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Stephanie Davis ‘sad’ following custody battle with Jeremy McConnell over their pet pooch Simba

The actress has been left upset over her lack of updates after handing Simba over

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PREGNANT Stephanie Davis has already found herself in a bitter custody battle with ex Jeremy McConnell – despite being months away from her due date.

The pair have come to blows over their pet pooch Simba, who they bought together in April, with the actress left extremely upset with her lack of updates from Jeremy who has custody of the dog.

Stephanie Davis has been left 'sad' at her lack of updates from Jeremy McConnell on the progress of their puppy Simba
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Stephanie Davis has been left 'sad' at her lack of updates from Jeremy McConnell on the progress of their puppy SimbaCredit: TWITTER

A source close to Steph tells us: “Jeremy took custody of the dog as it'd have been too much for Steph to look after him and a newborn baby.

"She's not received a single picture or update since handing him over. She's sad, misses him terribly and has no idea how he's doing.”

The pair purchased the puppy in April before calling time on their relationship
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The pair purchased the puppy in April before calling time on their relationshipCredit: SNAPCHAT

When they split in May, Steph initially took custody of the Pomeranian puppy, thought to be worth thousands of pounds, before realising it'd have been too much for her as she wants to focus all her efforts on a healthy pregnancy.

A source close to Stephanie revealed it'd have been too much for her to look after both the puppy and a new born
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A source close to Stephanie revealed it'd have been too much for her to look after both the puppy and a new bornCredit: Getty Images

When the pair first welcomed the pooch into their lives, Steph wrote: “New addition to our family! Mummy and daddy love youuuu," while continuing to gush over the pup.

Jeremy poses with Simba during happier times
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Jeremy poses with Simba during happier timesCredit: INSTAGRAM

We reported on Friday how Jeremy is set to miss Steph's birth entirely later this year, after repeatedly claiming he isn't the father.

The model is reportedly being lined up for the latest series of Ex On The Beach, with filming abroad set to clash with the actresses due date.

A show insider reveal they're "desperate" to snap Jeremy up for the hit show
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An EXOTB insider reveal they're "desperate" to snap Jeremy up for the hit showCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

A show insider told the Daily Star Online: “MTV were desperate to get Jeremy on board. His party boy ways and social media rants made him top priority. Obviously they wanted Stephanie Davis at first but now she’s pregnant there’s no chance.”

We have contacted Jeremy's rep for comment.

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