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She had faced accusations from the TV personalities last week that said the revealing of her baby's gender on Loose Women was fake.

However Danielle Lloyd has hit back at Maria Fowler and Nicola McLean in her latest OK! column - and questioned why the pair want to 'ruin' the joyous time for her.

The 33-year-old explained she doesn't know why Maria and Nicola have such a 'vendetta' against her in the latest development of their war of words - before lashing out at the pair for their behaviour as mothers.

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Hitting back:  Danielle Lloyd has hit back at Maria Fowler and Nicola McLean for accusing her of staging her baby gender reveal - questioning why the pair want to 'ruin' her joy

Danielle had appeared on Loose Women last week to reveal the sex of her baby live on TV.

Upon discovery the tot was to be her fourth son however, 30-year-old Maria took to Twitter to re-post a message from Danielle at her local hospital - insinuating she had discovered the gender before the show, which Nicola later supported. 

However after slamming the claims last week, the former beauty queen has now lashed out at the girls in her magazine column - claiming they simply want to dampen the mood of her exciting pregnancy.

It's a boy! Danielle declared the girls simply had a 'vendetta' against her, after claiming she already knew the baby was a boy prior to her Loose Women appearance (above) 

Talking of the reaction to her Loose Women appearance, she said: 'There were also some really negative comments, even from people like Nicola McLean and Maria Fowler. I feel like they’ve got some sort of vendetta against me. I don’t know why.'

Clearly disappointed in them for their behaviour as women with kids of their own, she continued: 'It’s obviously upsetting because this is such exciting news for me and Michael so why would another woman, especially one with children, try and ruin that for me?'

After discovering she was expecting another boy on the chat show, the brunette beauty went on to confess her three sons - Archie, six, Harry, five, and George, three - were disappointed they were not getting a little sister.

Not happy: Talking of the reaction, she said: 'There were also some negative comments, even from people like Nicola McLean and Maria Fowler (above). I feel like they’ve got some sort of vendetta against me. I don’t know why'

Unacceptable: She continued: 'It’s obviously upsetting because this is such exciting news... so why would another woman, especially one with children, try and ruin that for me?'

Admitting they shed a few tears over the news, she explained that the family were already thinking about another addition, in their quest for a daughter.

She said: 'The boys calmed down a bit once we told them that next time it could be a girl – I can’t believe I’m even thinking about another baby when I’m pregnant!'

Danielle had first spoken to MailOnline last week about the girls' harsh words - and expressed her belief that Maria and Nicola, 35, were guilty of waging a sustained personal campaign against herself and her fiance, Michael O'Neill.

Girl talk: After discovering she was expecting another boy, Danielle also confessed her three sons - Archie, six, Harry, five, and George, three - were upset they were not getting a sister

She said: 'These women have had some sort of vendetta against me for a long time and it's horrible they are trying to spoil this special moment for me and Michael.'

Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Danielle also insisted the attack reflects negatively on her critics, calling their perceived jealousy 'unhealthy'.

Addressing followers on the micro-blogging site, she wrote: 'It's very sad when girls are so obsessed with trying to bring me down it shows immaturity and jealously.. the obsession with me is unhealthy'. 

'Unhealthy': Speaking on the micro-blogging site: 'It's very sad when girls are so obsessed with trying to bring me down it shows immaturity and jealously.. the obsession with me is unhealthy'

Her comments came after former The Only way Is Essex star Maria retweeted a snap originally shared by  private pregnancy clinic Miracle In Progress on Friday, in which Danielle is pictured alongside a group of midwives.

Toasting the brunette and her fiance, an accompanying caption suggested the sex of her child had already been established. 

'Congratulations to @MsDLloyd and Mark on the announcement of you both expecting a baby boy. Was a pleasure to scan him last week,' the clinic wrote, incorrectly naming Michael. 

Awkward: Her comments came after former The Only way Is Essex star Maria, 30, retweeted a snap originally shared by private pregnancy clinic Miracle In Progress on Friday, in which Danielle is pictured alongside a group of midwives

An unimpressed Maria, who gave birth to her baby daughter Evie Paris in September, commented: 'Ah so it's true you did the gender scan for her before the loose women one... I didn't think she looked surprised.'  

When asked by a follower why Danielle might have pretended to be unaware of her unborn child's sex, she added: 'Money and attention maybe?' 

Responding to the claims, the former model later found herself embroiled in a Twitter row with Celebrity Big Brother star Nicola McLean, 35, who kick started the argument by asking: 'what??? So the sex wasn't found out live on loose women?' 

Not happy: An unimpressed Maria, who gave birth to her baby daughter Evie Paris in September, commented on the snap 

Let's be blunt: When asked by a follower why Danielle might have pretended to be unaware of her unborn child's sex, she added 'Money and attention maybe?'

Hitting back with a jibe about the glamour model's Celebrity Big Brother fee, Danielle wrote: 'Yeah i found out live nicola are u piping up again for 5 mins do not talk about mine and my partners son did u get payed 4 big bro this time.' (sic)

Unperturbed, mother of two Nicola replied: 'you didn't find out live on air babe please stop with the lies.'

Lashing out, Danielle finally settled the spat by referencing Nicola's football player husband Tom Williams' alleged infidelity, writing: 'When did u find out your husband cheated on u was live on vegas news! please don't worry about my life go & do another reality show for free.'(sic) 

Stunned: Danielle also found herself embroiled in a Twitter row with Celebrity Big Brother star Nicola McLean, 35, who kick started the argument by asking: 'what??? So the sex wasn't found out live on loose women?'

Mind your own: Danielle hit back with a jibe about the glamour model's Celebrity Big Brother fee

Oh please: Unperturbed, mother of two Nicola replied 'you didn't find out live on air babe please stop with the lies'

Ouch: Lashing out, Danielle finally settled the spat by referencing Nicola's football player husband Tom Williams' alleged infidelity

The brunette's spokesperson has since told told MailOnline that any comments suggesting she didn't find the sex out live, were 'speculating out of spite'.

Her representative said: 'It is fact that Danielle found out the gender of her baby live on Loose Women yesterday. The scan she had last weekend at a private clinic was a standard 16 week appointment, where her baby was confirmed as healthy and well - not as a boy or a girl.

'Those on Twitter making suggestions otherwise are merely speculating out of spite, which is very disappointing behaviour from grown women.'

However a separate source told told MailOnline that Danielle knew about the gender before appearing on live TV, unbeknownst to ITV and Loose Women.

Exciting: Danielle was visibly shocked by the news, but put on a brave face

The insider said: 'Danielle had a scan done last Saturday at Miracle in Progress in Derby. It was then that she found out the sex. She came out delighted with her partner Michael knowing that they were going to have a boy.

'Loose Women didn't know about her visit to the clinic. It's understandable she had pre-scan before she went on just o make sure everything was OK but everyone knew from the weekend that she was having boy.'

MailOnline have contacted Nicola McLean and Maria Fowler's reps for comment. 

Trouble brewing: She got a thumbs up from fiance Michael from the studio audience - but confessed her three young sons Archie, Harry and George won't be happy

On Friday afternoon the suspense was rife, with the Loose Women presenters gathering around Danielle, who had her fingers crossed for a girl, prepared to hear the news.

Danielle was handed a blue balloon by Nadia Sawalha - who looked apprehensive to tell her the news.

The star was shocked, but recovered well, saying, 'I'm excited! At least I know and I can prepare myself for another messy boy in the house!'

She also got a thumbs up from fiance Michael from the studio audience - but confessed her three young sons won't be happy when she delivers the news.

'I'm going to have to go again. I don't think I can tell [my sons]!', she wailed. 'At least I know what to expect. I don't think I could have taken a girl to football every week.'

Fifth child? Danielle revealed she was going to have to take matters into her own hands, vowing to keep trying until she has a girl, possibly with the help of gender selection

Presents galore: Danielle was presented with a mini babygro and blue frosting cupcakes 

Danielle revealed she was going to have to take matters into her own hands, vowing to keep trying until she has a girl, possibly with the help of gender selection.

She said: 'They are desperate for a girl! Archie, the oldest, said he's fed up of the boys. I've told them the stork's bringing the baby, what are they going to say? "Send him back!"'

Speaking ahead of finding of the sex of the baby, Danielle had also candidly confessed she was hoping for a little girl.

She revealed: 'Michael doesn't really mind, it's his first baby so he's just really excited. As long as the child is happy and healthy. But... if this one's a boy, I would have to keep trying for a girl!'  

Nervous: She was also handed a blue balloon by Nadia - who looked apprehensive to tell her the news

Special announcement: Danielle got used to the idea of having another boy very quickly

Baby joy: The star bravely underwent the scan on national television

Name game: Danielle - who admitted most of her names were girls names - will have a fight on her hands since her youngest has a very unusual moniker planned for a little brother

'Having three boys already is hard work! I've got four men in the house.' 

Danielle - who admitted most of her names were girls names - will have a fight on her hands since her youngest has a very unusual moniker planned for a little brother.

She joked: 'He wants to call the baby Donald Trump. He loves the word Trump!' 

Danielle has big plans for getting her sons involved in raising their younger sibling.

'They're so excited, especially Archie, he's going to be very hands-on. I'm going to have them changing the nappies!', they enthused.

Family unit: Danielle has big plans for getting her sons involved in raising their younger sibling

Celebrating in style: Danielle joined the Loose Women presenters for a baby shower 

Speaking out: The model also revealed that she had suffered from post-natal depression after the birth of her son Harry

The former WAG also touched upon the difficult subject of post-natal depression, revealing that she was going to take health-boosting pills made out of her own placenta in a bid to stave off the effect this time.

Recalling her son Harry's premature birth, she said: 'Harry was 10 weeks early and was on life support for seven weeks. we nearly lost him several times. I had post natal depression really badly afterwards. I wasn't ashamed to take tablets, I needed help.'

Earlier in the morning, Danielle was truly radiant in light of her exciting reveal, as she arrived at the ITV Studios in London ahead of the show.

The star showcased her blossoming baby bump in a loose-fitting pink T-shirt and chic white blazer as she headed in to filming. 

Happy couple: Danielle's fiance Michael O'Neill was thrilled with the news 

Beaming: It seemed like Danielle had adjusted to the news, flashing a radiant smile as she left the studios 

Supportive: The former WAG said during the interview that Michael would have been happy with a boy or a girl

Can't contain her excitement: Danielle, who looked super glamorous as she arrived at the ITV studios earlier in the day

Gorgeous: The former glamour model, 33, showcased her ever-blossoming baby bump in a loose-fitting pink T-shirt and chic white blazer as she headed in to filming

The former Celebrity Big Brother star did not let her glamorous sense of style falter in pregnancy as she made her arrival in a casually-chic ensemble. 

The mother-of-three displayed her ever-growing baby bump in a pink V neck T-shirt, which softly skimmed her blossoming stomach.

Keeping the look trendy, she paired her simple top with figure-hugging skinny jeans, which were stylishly ripped at the knee and thigh. 

Stunning: The former Celebrity Big Brother star did not let her glamorous sense of style falter in pregnancy as she made her arrival in a casually-chic ensemble

Think pink: The mother-of-three displayed her ever-growing baby bump in a pink V neck T-shirt

Grunge girl: Keeping the look trendy, she paired her simple top with figure-hugging skinny jeans, which were stylishly ripped at the knee and thigh

Vintage vibes: She dressed her look up with a crisp white blazer, complete with retro padded shoulders

Dressing her look up however was a crisp white blazer, complete with retro padded shoulders and adorned with chunky gold buttons in a double-breasted cut. 

Remaining comfy but cool for the outing, she added a pair of matching pink espadrilles and carried a leather handbag of summery pastel blue. 

Leaving her hair in sleek waves and adding a sweeping of rosy blusher to her cheeks, the star looked every inch the glowing mother-to-be as she arrived at ITV.

Summer chic: Remaining comfy but cool for the outing, she added a pair of matching pink espadrilles

Accessories are key: She also carried a leather handbag of summery pastel blue and showed off a smattering of jewellery as she emerged from her car

Radiant: Leaving her hair in sleek waves and adding a sweeping of rosy blusher to her cheeks, the star looked every inch the glowing mother-to-be as she arrived at ITV

Flashing a wave at cameras, Danielle appeared in high spirits ahead of her TV appearance - perhaps in anticipation.

Danielle announced she was pregnant with her fourth child, but first with electrician Michael, back in February. 

They split acrimoniously in 2014 and Danielle has since moved on with electrician Michael. 

Big day: Danielle appeared in high spirits ahead of her TV appearance - perhaps in anticipation of revealing the sex of her unborn baby live on morning chat show Loose Women

Next chapter: Danielle announced she was pregnant with her fourth child back in February

Expanding the brood: It is Danielle's first child with Michael (R), but she is already mum to three boys Archie, six, Harry, five, and George, three with her ex-husband Jamie O'Hara

He had proposed to Danielle in March last year, and the pair have recently revealed their plans to move into a place of their own - having sold the home she shared with her footballer ex.

Excited for what the future holds for herself and her partner, Danielle shared a sweet photo of Michael and her sons while gushing to her Instagram followers: 'My family. Can't wait for number 5 to come #newhouse #wedding #complete #love #happy #priceless'.'

She also gushed to OK! magazine about her pregnancy, stating: 'Me and Michael are over the moon; I'm due towards the end of the summer.

'He's such an amazing stepdad to the boys... I can't wait for our little family to be complete.'

Excited: After posting a number of sweet snaps on social media (above), Danielle gushed to OK! magazine of her electrician fiancé: 'He's such an amazing stepdad to the boys... I can't wait for our little family to be complete'