Model Kelly Brook has spoken out about the time an ex 'protected' her from attending a party hosted by music mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs – who is currently facing (and denying) multiple sexual assault and trafficking allegations.
Speaking during an interview on Loose Women, Kelly said that at the time she thought her boyfriend was being "possessive and controlling" when he steered her away from accepting the invite to Diddy's event, but that now she's reflecting back on this situation and seeing it in a different light.
"There was a particular actor that I dated many, many years ago that was very protective over me and I spoke to [my husband] about it a lot because it's still relevant now. For example, I got invited to one of those Sean Combs, 'Puff Daddy' parties many, many years ago and my boyfriend at the time said: 'You're not going to that'."
Kelly added that her former boyfriend was a "very well-known actor that had been in the industry for a very long time and I was taking it as he was being very possessive and controlling and not wanting me to go and have fun [...] And I was like: 'Why can't I go? Everyone's going to be there, everyone goes to these parties' and he said: 'You’re not going to go'."
Now, the model thinks her ex was being protective in a positive sense and was looking out for her wellbeing.
Diddy was arrested ten days ago and has had his home searched by the authorities. In a statement to the press, his legal team said he looks "forward to clearing his name in court" and added that "Sean 'Diddy' Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the black community."
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