‘It’s the bitchiest series, you could cut the tension with a knife,’ says Geordie Shore’s Marnie as Charlotte hits back
GEORDIE Shore favourite Marnie Simpson has revealed that the series is set to be the "bitchiest" yet as she hit back at her co-stars for making "nasty comments".
It comes after Charlotte Crosby slammed the other cast members in a furious statement last week after she quit the series following a fiery row with former pal Marnie.
Marnie, 31, has now admitted that some of the co-stars were making "little digs" throughout the series which fans will see come to a head.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Marnie said: “There were a few arguments, what I will say about this series, which I thought was so different to any others, I spoke about this with Casey, the whole series was so tense.
"Everyone was thinking things and not saying.
"Do you when it builds this really tense atmosphere when you can just feel it. It was like that from start to finish.
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"Every time we sat down for a meal, there was an atmosphere, you could cut it with a knife.
"People had things to say and instead of voicing it, they were getting little digs in and saying little nasty comments here and there. It was very bitchy this series I thought.”
When asked if the division the worst it’s ever been, Marnie said: “Yeah, in a sense that it was so real. I felt like when you’re watching it, it will just have a different tone because you could just see that we’re all so serious about what we’re saying, none of us are drunk.
"We’re not just talking crap.
"All the emotions that we were going through, it’s like a rollercoaster of emotions and every single one is real.”
Last week Charlotte, 33, admitted that she was going through a tough time when the row escalated, and she felt compelled to "defend" herself after some of the "hurtful" comments.
The new mum exited after a heated dispute with co-star Marnie Simpson over a highchair, and insisted her departure was final.
She shared on Instagram: "Hi everyone. I just wanted to pop on to say thanks so much for all the lovely messages I've received over the the last 24 hours. They've meant a lot.
"I haven't had a chance to watch the new eps of Geordie Shore, but I don't think I will.
"I really was quite clueless as to conversations that were being had behind my back by "Friends".
"Last year whilst filming was going on, I had just had a baby, lost my beloved nana and was trying to be by my mam's side during her cancer diagnosis.
"I know many of you are already fully aware of the roller coaster of emotions we went through as a family that year, so I feel a little saddened I have to bring this up in a bid to try and defend myself.
"I was hoping to be really strong when the show aired and try to brush it off like I wasn't bothered, but I am hurt and I can't quite seem to shake it off.
"Life is too short to argue though. I'm going to count my blessings, value my loved ones and move on with my head held high. Love you all lots."
Marnie later acknowledged a possibility of reconciliation but stated she wouldn't be the one to initiate contact.
She told The Sun: "I think it’s a shame because the memories what we got, it’s a shame that we’ve lost the friendship but it is what it is.
"It doesn’t get us down, I’m not losing any sleep over it.
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"I’m just focusing on the positive this year, I don’t want to focus on any negatives.
"I want to surround myself with people who uplift me and make me feel good and who want the best for us.”
