‘My new man will be part of Sunday’s life’

After reports that A she has been secretly dating an older man for six weeks, and that she’s the “happiest she’s been in a long time”, pals say Ferne Mccann hopes her new partner will play a part in her three-monthold daughter Sunday’s life.

News of the romance came four months after 27-year-old Ferne’s ex-boyfriend Arthur Collins – Sunday’s father – was found guilty of carrying out an acid attack in a London club.

A source says, “It’s early days, but Ferne’s new man has put a smile back on her face. They’ve known each other for a year, but in the past few months they’ve realised they want more. He’s really focused on his career, which she loves.

“She wants to provide a stable home for Sunday and wants him to be a part of her daughter’s life.”

Ferne had a string of high-profile relationships – including with former TOWIE co-star Charlie Sims and Russell Brand – but sources say she’s keen to keep her blossoming relationship out of the public eye for now.

An insider says, “She wants to keep it to herself at the moment. She’s been burned before so has learned her lesson.”