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Zoe Delaney

Kate Ferdinand and pal involved in 'ugly' legal row over doughnut shop investment

Kate Ferdinand is at the centre of a row over a doughnut business, it's been reported.

The star, 31, is said to have been accused of pushing baker Aimee Clayton out of a business venture earlier this year, with the fallout reportedly getting 'very ugly'.

The reality TV star became a director of Dolly Donuts in September 2021, alongside pal Lisa Moralee, after Aimee originally founded the company as a home-run business in November 2020.

Kate, who is married to BT Sports pundit Rio Ferdinand, invested in the business after it launched during the Covid-19 pandemic but is now accused, alongside Lisa, of offering to buy the founder's share of the company for just £37.

Kate Ferdinand's representatives have confirmed 'lawyers were involved' (Instagram)
The former TOWIE star introduced Dolly's Donuts to her fans earlier this year (xkateferdinand/Instagram)

In April this year, Kate announced on Instagram that she had been working on Dolly Donuts 'for over a year with two other lovely mummy's' as she shared a reel showcasing the venue to her fans.

The cafe, based in Bromley, specialises in milkshakes, doughnuts, coffee and providing a welcoming location for parents and children to enjoy a treat together after school.

According to Companies House records, Aimee officially resigned as a director of Dolly Donuts on 11 August 2022 - just four months after Kate's Instagram post and the store opening.

Kate and Lisa are now the only directors of Dolly's Donuts (Instagram/dollydonuts_)

Speaking with The Sun, a source claims Aimee, 36, has launched a legal case after her partners allegedly offered to buy her out of the Dolly Donuts business for just £37.

"Aimee has gone legal after feeling edged out of her own business. Things came to a head and Aimee has launched a legal case. It’s got very ugly," the source claims.

The publication goes on to state "Aimee refused to speak on the matter" when approached for comment regarding the source claims.

Kate's representatives denied a legal case had been launched (Instagram/dollydonuts_)

A spokesperson for Kate told The Sun no legal claim had been filed over Dolly Donuts, but did confirm lawyers were involved.

In April this year, Kate shared a reel to her Instagram page, in which she could be seen smiling alongside Aimee and Lisa outside Dolly Donuts.

"So excited I can finally share this with you all. Here is @dollydonuts_ one of the projects I’ve been working on for over a year with two other lovely mummy’s," Kate began as she captioned the video.

Kate alongside Lisa and Aimee earlier this year (Instagram/dollydonuts_)

The former TOWIE star continued to write: "As mums, with 11 kids between us we wanted to create somewhere you can bring your kids along whatever the age. Donut decorating for all ages, milkshakes & a place to chill for the teenagers & the best coffees & donuts for us parents for after school drop off!

"The donuts really are the best I’ve ever tasted."

Kate concluded: "We aren’t shipping yet, it is just collection & eat in but when we are I will let you know, now who fancies a donut?"

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