The ‘TOWIE’ star, who also appeared on the first series of ‘Love Island’, claimed he was shocked to discover Chloe had signed up to appear on the ITV2 reality show, as he believed they were still together.
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Chloe Crowhurst is one of the new 'Love Island' contestants
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In a lengthy Instagram post, he branded her an “evil bitch”, alleging they’d been in a relationship and living together for the past six months, even claiming they’d gone to pick up a puppy together just last week.
Chloe has now had her say on the matter, as she spoke to HuffPost UK and other journalists ahead of entering the villa next week.
“Well, everyone is going to see me on the Island and they’ll see I’m not an evil bitch, won’t they?” she told us.
“I don’t really have much to say. We broke up a few months ago. When you have an ex-boyfriend, you never cut all contact - it is really difficult. I have seen him out and had a few drunk texts and stuff like that, but at the end of the day, I am still single and I have been for a few months.”
Asked if she had been leading him on, Chloe continued: “I don’t know. It depends how people take it. Some people read into things differently about what other people do. If he thought I was leading him on, I didn’t mean to do that. I wish him happiness.”
Of why he thought they were still together, she said: “I heard that. I’m not sure. We 100% had broken up.”
She then shut down his claims she was living with him prior to departing for ‘Love Island’ in Mallorca, adding: “You go and ask my mum how messy my room is, she’ll tell you.”
Chloe also refused to be drawn on the reasons why she and John split, insisting she did not want to “disrespect the relationship”.
However, she did admit it was true she had not informed him she was taking part in the ITV2 reality show.
“He is angry, but at the end of the day, what can I do? We’d broken up,” she said.
“There’s no need to be angry. You can’t tell people you are going on ‘Love Island’, so I couldn’t tell him, so it’s probably just a massive shock to him.”
Asked why John has never mentioned her before, a clearly annoyed Chloe responded: “I ask myself the same question.”
Despite the bad blood between the two of them, she wouldn’t mind if he made a spectacular return to ‘Love Island’, though.
“If he turned up, it would be a bit of a shock, but what can you do?” she said.
“If he wants to go on and ITV want him to, then he’ll go on there. Nothing to do with me, but I have no hard feelings there.”
‘Love Island’ launches on Monday 5 June at 9pm on ITV2.
'Love Island' 2017: Meet The Contestants
Olivia(01 of11)
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Age? 22
Job? Motorsport Grid Girl
She says: "I’ve been told I’m funny. I’ve got quite an immature sense of humour, and I can be quite naughty.
"I try not to take any rubbish from anyone so I think boys end up saying ‘she’s a player’ because they’ve not had their way with me."
Have you seen her before? Olivia says she's modelled for some fashion brands with "big followings" in the past. (credit:ITV)
Marcel(02 of11)
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Age? 31
Job? Music industry executive
He says: "Girls love me... I've always got girls around me. I've always got a girl on the scene. I'm not a player but I do like to be single.
"I stay single because I don't want to break hearts but I do end up breaking them by mistake sometimes. It's quite hard."
Have you seen him before? Marcel was once a member of Blazin' Squad, which he describes as "the best days" of his life. (credit:ITV)
Camilla(03 of11)
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Age? 27
Job? Explosive ordnance disposal (!!)
She says: "I want to put my personal life first, for the first time in a long time, and give myself the opportunity to meet someone.
"['Love Island'] will also force me to break down some of the barriers that I have built up doing the work that I do. I can be a bit cold, and come across that way, but that’s because I’m quite independent and strong."
Have you seen her before? Perhaps if you're a lacrosse fan - Camilla once competed in the junior world championships. However, back in the summer of 2014 she was also linked with Prince Harry after the two reportedly shared a snog at an event. (credit:ITV)
Harley(04 of11)
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Age? 22
Job? Groundsworker
He says: "People would say [my love life is] non-existent and I’m married to the gym. I’ve not been out for ages, I’ve been having some me time.
"The show is an opportunity to put myself out there, let loose and get my mojo back." (credit:ITV)
Chloe(05 of11)
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Age? 22
Job? Executive assistant
She says: "Boys in Essex - come on! They're not great. I want to be loved up but they're just pigs. I'm ready and willing to meet someone nice. A lot of them just want about ten girlfriends at a time.
"Come on - you can't go out with ten girls at once! That's not on." (credit:ITV)
Kem(06 of11)
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Age? 21
Job? Hairdresser
He says: "I wear my heart on my sleeve. I'm all in or out, nothing in between. I think I'm enjoyable to be with. I fall for girls very easily. It's been my downfall because I make it so obvious when I like a girl. I might get a bit clingy.
"I'm not normal and I think the people who make 'Love Island' know that, so I'm hoping they'll have found a girl who's not normal, who'll be a good match for me."
Have you seen him before? As a hairdresser to the stars, he's worked with the boys from 'TOWIE', Spencer Matthews and Calum Best, among others. (credit:ITV)
Jessica(07 of11)
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Age? 23
Job? Glamour model
She says: "I'm genuinely looking for love, I'm not going on it for any other reason. I want to find someone to settle down with.
"My friends are married and settling down with kids. I've looked everywhere and can't find him!"
Have you seen her before? In addition to being a glamour model, Jessica says she's been chatted up by celebs in the past, joking: "Mostly reality stars - they're the same ones that message everybody!" (credit:ITV)
Dominic(08 of11)
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Age? 26
Job? Careers advisor
He says: "I'm definitely not modest! They call me vain, and I do love myself a bit. I play on it, though. I'll go, 'I'm good-looking me, aren't I? Aren't you lucky to be with me?’
"I'm not just a pretty face! I've got the chat as well." (credit:ITV)
Amber(09 of11)
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Age? 20
Job? Dancer
She says: "I think I’m very down to earth. I have been brought up so well. I don’t cause trouble for no reason. I’m not fake, I’m very real and that’s what all my friends like about me.
"I’m a bit of a dating queen. I love to date. The key thing for me is finding humour. We need to have a good laugh, the chemistry will happen if we’re laughing."
Have you seen her before? Amber claims to have slept with a "big name" but won't disclose her, commenting: "Girls don't kiss and tell!" (credit:ITV)
Sam(10 of11)
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Age? 21
Job? Oil rig worker
He says: "I'm a serial dater. My attention span's not that good so to be honest, I generally only manage one date with a girl, or two at a push. I get bored easily.
"And if I decide I'm not interested, I just ignore their texts. I know that's a bit mean. I like a bit of a chase, you see. I do alright with girls. If I want it, I get it." (credit:ITV)
Montana(11 of11)
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Age? 21
Job? Economics student
She says: "I think people would probably call me quite posh! I will admit I've been brought up well and I've been really lucky to go a private school. I'm lucky to have had good opportunities in my life.
"I want to meet someone who will broaden my horizons a little bit... I'm not really exposed to people from all over the UK. I don't go to raves that much so I don't really meet anyone from outside Hertfordshire!"
Have you seen her before? In the past, she's dated both rugby players and pro footballers. (credit:ITV)