He's
accused her of domestic violence and now the estranged husband of
Melanie Sykes has claimed the I'm A Celebrity contestant was exchanging
saucy snaps with another man just weeks before they tied the knot.
Jack Cockings claims the TV presenter had sent a well known male model naughty photos of her in her lingerie.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper,
the 28-year-old roofer - who claimed on Sunday that Mel had physically
abused him - said: 'I went into her phone and looked through her
messages.
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Betrayed: The estranged husband of
Melanie Sykes has claimed the I'm A Celebrity contestant exchanged saucy
underwear snaps with a male model behind his back just weeks before
their wedding
Stunning: Mel showed off her fabulous
figure as she stripped down to her bikini for a spot of sunbathing in
the jungle over the weekend
'She had been exchanging semi-naked underwear shots with a well known model. I was angry and hurt. I felt betrayed.'
The
roofing firm boss said he found the messages just two weeks before
their wedding in May 2013 and almost called off the nuptials.
'We
had a big row because I questioned her straight away. She said she is a
flirtatious person and said, "I am who I am, like it or lump it."'
Over
the weekend, viewers saw the 44-year-old mum-of-two break down in tears
in the jungle when she received a care package from home.
Claims: Jack Cockings says the model and TV presenter belied her feminine appearance to commit incidents of domestic violence
Too much: Mel felt the pressure of being away from her two sons Roman, 12, and Valentino, 10
Gung-ho: The star put on a brave face to win the Hell's Kitchen challenge
Arrivals: Melanie's best friend Adam Phillips arrived at the airport to help support her while she is in the jungle
And
the star's best friend has since revealed he is worried the pressure of
being away from her two sons Roman, 12, and Valentino, 10, will push
her to the edge.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror,
Adam Phillips said: 'Missing the kids is going to be an integral part
for her as time goes on. That is going to be her biggest problem.
'They are a massive part of her life and she spends all day, every day with them.
'They have been watching the show and, needless to say, they are really proud of her.'
Concerned: Adam voiced his fears for his famous best friend after watching her cry when she received her care package
Toned abs: The star has flaunted her washboard stomach in a series of bikinis
What's my name: Mel rocked a pink and white two-piece while enjoying a sip of water
Mel managed to win nine out of ten stars on Sunday in the Hell's Kitchen challenge after battling rats and spiders.
Jack also told The Sun on Sunday, he was the victim of domestic abuse during their short-lived marriage.
He
said one incident took place as they celebrated their nuptials in
Mexico in 2013, where she allegedly attacked him in their hotel room.
He
added that six months earlier there was an equally unpleasant scene
when they celebrated Christmas at his family home in Dorset.
Wash time: The fitness fanatic rocked a black bikini top to take a shower
Rinse and go: Mel let it all hang out as she got her towel to dry off
The final straw, he said, was in November 2013 at their North London home.
'I
was in the kitchen and she came in and went mental. she told me the
whole marriage was a publicity stunt, so I started packing my things
into black bin liners, but she was still trying to have a go at me with
slaps.
'I
locked myself in the bedroom and rang the police because I wanted to
show her that was she was doing was unacceptable. Two police officers
took pictures of marks around my neck and face.'
The
television presenter was led from her north London apartment in
handcuffs, according to witnesses, following the dispute. She is said to
have spent the night in custody.
A
spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said at the time: ‘Police were
called at 9.45pm last night to a residential address in Hampstead
following reports of an assault.'
‘A 43-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of common assault and taken to a north London police station.
‘She has since been given a caution for common assault. The victim, a man, did not require hospital treatment.’
Attack: The 28 year-old says one incident took place as they celebrated their nuptials in Mexico in 2013
Mel
later launched legal action in London to have the caution withdrawn and
on August 20, it was confirmed the paperwork had been removed from
official records.
A
friend of Melanie's told MailOnline: 'Every story has two sides and
it's a real shame Melanie is not in a position to give her side.
'Whatever
happened in the marriage, they clearly loved each other to begin with
and it seems very opportunistic on the part of Jack that only now a year
later he has decided to sell a story on Melanie when she cannot defend
herself.'
Ms
Sykes and Mr Cockings raised eyebrows when their relationship blossomed
on micro-blogging site Twitter, but sceptics were soon forced to eat
their tweets when they got engaged in August 2012.
Happier times: The pair on a night out when there seemed no evidence of the pain caused
The engagement was followed by a lavish ceremony in front of close friends and family members.
Among
the guests on hand to witness the couple exchange vows were fellow TV
presenters Eamonn Holmes and Des O’Connor – her old sidekick from their
days presenting afternoon chat show Today with Des and Mel.
Mel’s
first marriage to actor Daniel Caltagirone ended in 2009 after eight
years, during which they had two children – Roman and Valentino.
MailOnline have contacted a representative for Melanie Sykes, but are yet to receive a response.
The final straw: Jack eventually called the police on Melanie, who was arrested
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