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'Let them think what they want to think': Marnie Simpson has never been happier since coming out as bisexual despite the reaction of her Geordie Shore co-stars

Published: 22:52 GMT, 20 May 2016 | Updated: 23:35 GMT, 20 May 2016

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Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson has spoken out on the reaction she's had since coming out as bisexual last month.

The 24-year-old spoke to LGBT publication DIVA, explaining that being open about her sexuality has been 'the best thing I've ever done.'

Marnie added though that some of her friends and Geordie Shore co-stars have been dismissive of her revelation.

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Cover girl: Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson has spoken out on the reaction she's had since coming out as bisexual last month, wowing in the new issue of DIVA magazine

Marnie is seen showing off her curves on the cover of DIVA, wowing in an unzipped playsuit teamed with a 'Diva' choker.

In the accompanying interview the reality star, who first appeared on MTV's Geordie Shore in 2013, talks about the reaction she received from friends and family after coming out in an interview with Heat magazine in April.

'I'm still really shocked at how nice everyone's been,' she admits, but adds that some of her co-stars, including pal Charlotte Crosby have been less accepting.

Charlotte told Now Magazine last month that while she's supportive of her friend she isn't sure Marnie will end up having a serious relationship with a woman.

Support: the reality star, who first appeared on MTV's Geordie Shore in 2013, talks about the reaction she received from friends and family after coming out in an interview with Heat magazine in April

'This is a very new stage in Marnie's life,' Charlotte explained. 'I don't think we should take it too seriously yet. She told us all in our WhatsApp group. I wasn't surprised by it [but] I can't imagine her finding love with a woman. I'm actually LOL-ing.'

Marnie isn't letting the reaction of her co-stars bother her though, telling DIVA: 'Let them think what they want to think. It doesn't really bother us that no one is taking it that seriously. As long as I'm out in the open and true to myself, that's all I care about.'

Marnie also opens up about her rumoured romance with pal Natalie Phillips, after she shared a number of flirty social media posts with the beauty in recent weeks.

'Now, if I'm seen with any girl at all, it's like, 'That's Marnie's new girlfriend!' she points out.

Marnie hit headlines when she revealed her sexuality in Heat magazine, insisting the issue was constantly on her mind and making her feel anxious.

Not taking it seriously: 'I'm still really shocked at how nice everyone's been,' she admits, but adds that some of her co-stars have been less accepting

'I'm constantly worrying, so why don't I just come out and say it? I think it's empowering,' she admitted, adding that 'I think it could help other girls as well. Me being honest about my sexuality might make others want to be as well.'

'I was constantly thinking about it. I already feel better to just say it. When I was 19 I realised I would look at some girls in a different way. I've always kissed girls but I don't think I took it seriously till I had an encounter with a girl last year.'

'To me, that was different because it was just me and her. It wasn't for any other reason than I wanted to, so it made me think differently. I'm still a bit hesitant to have a full-blown relationship with a girl, but I do think it would be a possibility.'

June’s issue of DIVA is on sale from 20 May digitally at divadigital.co.uk, and in all good newsagents from 26 May.

Flirt: Marnie also opens up about her rumoured romance with pal Natalie Phillips, after she a flirty social media post with the beauty in recent weeks