'We all did silly things as teenagers': Ferne McCann and Arthur Collins' only joint interview hints at their doomed romance... as she forgives his 'bad boy' past one week before acid attack

  • Collins was jailed for 20 years on Tuesday after being found guilty of an acid attack, which injured 22 people in April
  • The 25-year-old had been in a relationship with Ferne at the time, and she went on to welcome his daughter Sunday in November
  • Their only joint interview, given a week before the attack, has now been earthed - which saw Ferne claim Arthur had changed and was no longer a 'bad boy'
  • Ferne has since cut contact with Arthur, and has reportedly told him he will never see his daughter again

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 07:23 EST, 20 December 2017 | Updated: 10:20 EST, 20 December 2017

Ferne McCann's only joint interview with ex-boyfriend and now jailbird Arthur Collins has been unearthed - and shows signs their romance was doomed from the start.

Arthur, 25, was jailed for twenty years on Tuesday after being found guilty of an acid attack in east London, which injured 22 people in April. 

Just one week before the attack however, he and Ferne had released an interview with OK! - which not only spoke of their future together, but also saw the reality star, 27, overlook Arthur's 'bad boy' past.  

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Looking back: Ferne McCann's only joint interview with ex-boyfriend and now jailbird Arthur Collins has been unearthed - and shows signs their romance was doomed from the start 

Looking back: Ferne McCann's only joint interview with ex-boyfriend and now jailbird Arthur Collins has been unearthed - and shows signs their romance was doomed from the start 

During their year-long romance past Facebook posts of Arthur's, which discussed class-A drugs with his friends, emerged online, and left her fans shocked.

In the now-heartbreaking interview however, former TOWIE star Ferne stood by her beau, and admitted her belief he had changed - just one week before his shocking attack at Mangle nightclub.

Discussing the evidence of his bad-boy past, she simply said: 'We all did silly things when we were teenagers.' 

Guilty: Arthur, 25, was jailed for twenty years on Tuesday after being found guilty of an acid attack in east London, which injured 22 people in April

Guilty: Arthur, 25, was jailed for twenty years on Tuesday after being found guilty of an acid attack in east London, which injured 22 people in April

Tough time: Ferne was spotted looking downcast as she stepped out in Essex, on the day of Arthur's trial

Tough time: Ferne was spotted looking downcast as she stepped out in Essex, on the day of Arthur's trial

Heartbreaking: The interview, released on the day of the acid attack, heard Ferne gush of her romance with Arthur, and claim they plan to marry and have children in the future

Heartbreaking: The interview, released on the day of the acid attack, heard Ferne gush of her romance with Arthur, and claim they plan to marry and have children in the future

The interview, which hit shelves on the day of the acid attack, also saw Ferne gush of their blossoming romance with Arthur, and confess her hopes the pair would marry and have a family in the future.

Despite only a year of romance, she told the magazine: 'We spend every night together anyway. Moving in is definitely the next step. And I know that seems a bit rushed, but when you know, you know.'

She even touched upon their future nuptials - revealing the pair had been discussing a relaxed beach wedding, with Ferne matching the theme with bare feet and flowers in her hair.  

Stand by you: It also saw Ferne overlook his bad boy past, with the star stating of his previous Facebook posts discussing Class-A drugs: 'We all did silly things when we were teenagers'

Stand by you: It also saw Ferne overlook his bad boy past, with the star stating of his previous Facebook posts discussing Class-A drugs: 'We all did silly things when we were teenagers'

Troubled: Their loved-up display has been unearthed online, one day after Arthur was found guilty of an acid attack and jailed for 20 years, with an extended license of five years

Troubled: Their loved-up display has been unearthed online, one day after Arthur was found guilty of an acid attack and jailed for 20 years, with an extended license of five years

The pair first got together in summer 2016, but had just reconciled after a brief break at the time of the interview.

During their time apart, the reality star had continued on her quest for love by going on E4's Celebs Go Dating - something Arthur confessed he had not been happy about.

He said: 'I only watched it a few times – I was a little bit [jealous], yes! I didn't watch too much of it because I didn't want to see her going on dates.' 

Their loved-up display has been unearthed online, one day after Arthur was found guilty of an acid attack and jailed for 20 years, with an extended license of five years.

Fateful night: The 25-year-old had hurled acid across the dancefloor at Mangle nightclub near Dalston and injured 22 - three of whom who testified in court

Fateful night: The 25-year-old had hurled acid across the dancefloor at Mangle nightclub near Dalston and injured 22 - three of whom who testified in court

Solo: Three weeks after the attack, Ferne confirmed she was pregnant with his child, and broke down on ITV's This Morning as she revealed her plans to raise the baby alone

Solo: Three weeks after the attack, Ferne confirmed she was pregnant with his child, and broke down on ITV's This Morning as she revealed her plans to raise the baby alone

The 25-year-old had hurled acid across the dancefloor at Mangle nightclub near Dalston and injured 22 - three of whom who testified in court.   

Arthur, who branded the crime 'a silly little mistake', was seen winking at his family as he was given his sentence by Judge Noel Lucas QC, who branded him a 'calculating liar'.

He also said Collins had not shown the 'slightest remorse' after the 'deliberate and calculated attack' in April. 

Three weeks after the attack, Ferne confirmed she was pregnant with his child, and broke down on ITV's This Morning as she revealed her plans to raise the baby alone.

She welcomed daughter Sunday in November, and took her to visit Arthur in Category A Belmarsh prison once - reportedly telling him: 'This is the last time you will see either of us.' 

Just the two of us: She welcomed daughter Sunday in November, but has since cut contact with Arthur and has told him he will never see them again

Just the two of us: She welcomed daughter Sunday in November, but has since cut contact with Arthur and has told him he will never see them again

Big moment: The original interview appeared in OK! in April

Big moment: The original interview appeared in OK! in April

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