Reality star Gemma Collins is reportedly "hurt" to be blamed for her boyfriend James Argent's expanding waist-line.
The 31-year-old Only Way Is Essex favourite, affectionately known as Arg, recently confessed he's the heaviest he's ever been and on a mission to lose seven stone.
While several fans are quick to blame The GC, 37, for his weight gain, his girlfriend is said to be "outraged" and upset to be branded responsible.
An insider told Closer magazine : "Gemma's been really hurt by the comments and says it's outrageous to blame her.
Gemma Collins fans call for her to dump James Argent over matching outfits post
"But some of her friends have voiced their concerns over Arg's weight gain and his pals are becoming more concerned."
The publication goes on to claim that Gemma insists Arg's unhealthy eating habits are solely to blame for his fluctuating weight, with the star reportedly admitting: "I've never eaten in Nando's so much since I've been with James."
They added that Gem suspects James binge eats when she isn't around, and protests that she "can't control what he eats all the time".
This isn't the first time Gemma has been forced to defend herself, after previously snapping back at critics last year after they accused her of being a bad influence on Arg.
Gemma Collins fans call for her to dump James Argent over matching outfits post
When one fan pinned the blame on her, she responded: "It's not me force-feeding him, it's James who's the overindulgent one".
While Arg is currently tackling his increasing weight, Gemma managed to shed two stone during her stint on Dancing On Ice, while training with professional partner Matt Evers.
The TOWIE babe thanked rigorous rehearsals for her impressive new physique, but didn't even have to blink when Holly Willoughby asked if she would be taking to the rink once the show was finished.
Quickly brushing off any hopes she would be putting her skates on again, Gemma made it very clear she needed a break after the tiring series, in which she injured herself on multiple occasions.
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