Paul Hollywood 's ex-girlfriend Summer Monteys-Fullam has revealed plans to sue him over his claims that she "courted publicity" through their relationship.
The Great British Bake Off star, 53, recently split with 24-year-old Summer and claimed that she had been "making money" from their romance by setting up pap shots of herself.
Now, Summer has furiously hit back at the claims, and said that she's involving her solicitors.
Releasing a statement on Instagram , she said: "I am very disappointed and distressed by false and highly defamatory statements that Paul has made about me online since our breakup.
"I have had no alternative but to instruct my solicitors Brett Wilson LLP to pursue legal proceedings against Paul in order to obtain vindication.
"I have never courted publicity over my relationship with Paul and I am deeply disappointed that the relationship has ended in this way. I have no further comment on the matter and ask that my and my family's privacy be respcted."
The former barmaid’s relationship with Paul took a sour turn after he accused her of selling stories to the press and going hunting for fame.
His anger was allegedly triggered by news of an NDA making it to the papers.
He said in an unusually-candid social media post: "Morning all, thank you for your messages I’ve been receiving it means a lot.
"My silence on any matters is not a sign of weakness or agreement of what’s been said, merely I prefer a quiet life away from my day job!
"Take what’s read with a pinch of salt and read between the lines. I know the public can’t be duped into believing what’s out there from a person making money selling stories! and continuously courting the paps...
"There’s always two sides to a story you’ve only heard one.. but alas I don’t play those games... thanks again."
Summer hit back using her own social media page, insisting she was not responsible for the leak.
She did admit feeling so pressured by Paul to sign the NDA that she "didn’t have full understanding of" that she "confided in friends and showed them the document".
The pair met two years ago while Summer was working in Paul’s local pub in Kent.
She is now living with her mum Sabrina after moving out of Paul’s home.
In a statement about the breakup, Paul previously said: "I asked Summer to sign an NDA as is standard practise in order to protect Paul’s family and their private lives.
"I think her refusal to discuss or sign it caused concern, understandably.
"So it’s not entirely surprising they’ve gone their separate ways."
Mirror Online has contacted Paul's representatives for comment.
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