She recently quit The Real Housewives of Cheshire, and now Ester Dee has spoken out about why she chose to leave - following a spat with co-star Nicole Sealey.
Ester says she was hurt by a comment made by entrepreneur Nicole in a chat with her husband Joe on the latest edition of their podcast A Husband and a Housewife.
The pair were discussing the video sharing app TikTok when Joe mentioned Ester.
When Joe says "Ester's quite good on it" an unimpressed-looking Nicole replies "hmmm."
And she appears to have been censored when she adds: "I supposed she's used to (missing word) dancing."
Her husband gasps and says "wow."
Nicole then laughs and tells him: "Anyway, we're not going to talk about that or I'll get in trouble."
Ester hit back by sharing the moment on her Instagram and writing: "That's why I am not on a show no more!
"I cannot work with negative jealous people!
"Please do not comment no more on me poor soul.
"You put women down! Wow. We should stick together.
"Fake fake fake #womanpower??????????????? Be Real, love not hate."
She has since updated the post clarifying that she "chose" not to work on the show.
The reality star was backed by a raft of followers including co-stars Rachel Lugo and Christine McGuinness, who is also leaving the show.
Rachel told her: "Miss you beautiful."
And Christine sent a stream of love hearts.
Since the post was published, Nicole responded in a statement to the Manchester Evening News.
She said: "I would like to address posts and comments that have been made on Instagram following mine and Joe's Podcast this week.
"I am certainly not the reason for anyone's decision to stay or leave The Real Housewives of Cheshire.
"Whilst I would like to apologise for any distress I may have caused I also want to stress that I absolutely do support other women, I've been lucky enough to work and be friends with many fabulous women who have my back and I theirs."
Her stylist Ryan Kay told her: "Dance because it made you happy darling - no one should bring anyone down."
"This is just a spiteful comment @nicolesealey74 you shouldn't be pulling women down like this!" said another follower.
"You should be ashamed of yourself. Women are supposed to build each other not backstab," said another fan.
And Ester said: "It really hurts to be spoken (about) by colleagues like this."
Nicole, who joined the show in the 11th series earlier this year, apologised for 'offending' and explained: "I really don't see what's wrong with saying this.
"She has danced every day in lockdown so used to dancing again. I said I wish I could dance like it but again sorry if I offended."
We recently revealed that Ester has been snapped up as the face of fashion brand Pia Rossini here in the UK and in the United States, and fashion consultant Ryan said there are big things coming for his friend.
Ester, who joined the ITVBe show in series five, made the decision to leave The Real Housewives of Cheshire after reassessing her priorities.
She also admitted that she hadn't been happy in the show for the last two series.
The mother-of-one told CheshireLive : "I've enjoyed my time on the show and it was a great platform for me to start my TV career but I've changed and so have my priorities."
