Charlotte Crosby has hit back at “pathetic” people online who have suggested she’s gained weight.

The Geordie Shore star recently dropped from a size 16 to a 6-8 after embarking on a rigorous exercise and healthy eating regime, which saw her release her own fitness DVD.

[related]However, Charlotte has since been criticised for apparently piling back on the pounds, causing her to set to record straight.

The 24-year old is quoted by The Mirror as telling Star magazine: “I haven't put on weight. I was a bit puffy after a 24-hour flight [to Australia], plus I was due on my period! It's very bad for people to say that I've changed when I haven't.

"Those are the kind of stories that could lead to someone getting an eating disorder. It's very sad someone would even suggest I'm fat. It's pathetic."

She went on to rant:"If I was worried, I wouldn't be sitting around the pool in my bikini, like I am right now. People haven't seen me in real life. That's not how I look."

Crosby concluded: “I'm not the kind of person who'd go down the silly route of becoming too obsessed, but I can see why famous people get insecure, because people judge you all the time."

And, just so everyone is clear, Charlotte has since taken to Instagram to post a before and after shot of herself in a bikini.... looking smokin' hot.

We think you look great, pet!