Chris Hughes’ infamous scrap with a paparazzi outside his East London hotel is reported to have taken place after he was blocked from doing joint interviews with girlfriend Jesy Nelson at the 2020 National Television Awards.
According to reports, Chris was told he was not allowed to do a joint chat with the Little Mix babe prompting the couple to clash.
A source claimed to MailOnline: “Chris would jump at the chance to do a red carpet interview with Jesy but they’ve been limited to only posing for photographs as a pair at high profile events.
“Chris was upset after it was agreed that Jesy would do interviews about her documentary on her own.
“He’s been 100 per cent supportive of her journey with Odd One Out and even featured in the doc – so wasn’t happy to be side-lined at the NTAs.”
Jesy and Chris pose for pictures at the NTAS (Image: Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
The insider added: “Usually he understands that Jesy’s work is separate to their relationship but he was told on the night that he wasn’t to do chats with Jesy, which riled him.
“After their row he was pent-up and struggled to contain his frustration, leading to his outburst against the photographer.”
MailOnline contacted Chris and Jesy’s representation for comment.
Chris Hughes saw red as he left his hotel (Image: SplashNews.com)
Meanwhile, a source added to Daily Star Online: “Chris and Jesy arrived on the NTAs red carpet together and immediately were met by her PR.
“They were whisked down the red carpet and neither of them did any interviews either jointly or solo.
“About 10 minutes later Chris reappeared without at PR and started walking back up the carpet.
Chris apologised for the incie (Image: SplashNews.com)
“He was asked by a member of the NTAs team if he wanted to do chats solo but he politely declined.
“Instead he posed for selfies with waiting fans on the other side of the carpet.”
After her NTA win Jesy went into the press room where she did a brief press conference solo.
Throughout the evening only winners and award presenters appeared in the room, of which Chris was neither.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
