'I'm actually happy!' Defiant ex TOWIE star Charlie Sims hits back at fat shamers as he flaunts fuller physique
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He's kept a low profile since quitting The Only Way Is Essex in March 2015.
But now Ferne McCann's ex Charlie Sims is back in the spotlight, showing off his bulked-out physique and hitting back at the haters.
Insisting he's "happy" with his handsome new look, the reality star-turned-sports agent took to Instagram to share a before and after pic, and asked fans what they think.
"All the jokes aside about how I feel about my weight! I'm actually happy with who I am today! I just get those days where I'm like..." he captioned the shot.
"But I leave you to be the judge - before or after? #AfterAndYouKnowIt #HeadHasn'tGoneYet #StillGotMyHead #HeadsNotGone."
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And his fans were all over his sexy fuller figure, with one commenting, "Too skinny in 1st pic doesn’t suit you!!! But 2nd pic a bit fuller is better."
"Right side looks far more healthier... and waaay more attractive!!" added a second, while another agreed, "Which is which? I would rather the chunkier one. The skinny one you look too feminine."
Charlie sensationally quit The Only Way is Essex after having an epic row with his sister Chloe.
The Essex star, who also runs his own delicatessen in Brentwood, made the announcement on social media and hinted he'd split with then long-term girlfriend Ferne McCann too.
He went on a huge Twitter rant and tweeted the pair wishing them all the best and claiming they "chose the show".
Charlie posted: "So sad to not loose one.. But two people you love dearly to a TV show. Everyone can point the finger at me.. But I have morals. And dignity.
"And some sort of self respect. I wish @Chloe_Sims and @fernemccann the best with their lives. But always live knowing you chose the show..
"And finally to the @OnlyWayIsEssex .. I won't be taking part anymore. It's Time to grow up and move on. Wish everyone the best on the show! (sic)"
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He then added: "Stay true to who you are. Today I became me the real Charlie sims.. And so another chapter begins," along with a peace sign emoji, after which Mick Norcross tweeted him saying: "well said mate full respect to you! X"
The Sims siblings originally rowed over Charlie's relationship with Ferne and things got even worse when he found out Chloe has described her cousin Joey Essex as a "better brother" than him.
The hunk had previously taken a break from the reality show, claiming he wanted to focus on his business.