Definitely. He is trying to come across as a nice guy, pretty boy lover not a fighter. Victim. Incredibly loyal, blah, blah, blah
He also told MailOnline about the 'horrific' trolling he's received since he started dating the ex glamour model, 43, in June 2020, claiming the abuse has taken its toll on his mental health.
love Katie, I think the world of her, I have always been in a happy relationship with Katie. I am currently on my way to Katie's house so I am happy, I think the world of Katie, I really, really do. She has a heart of gold and I am in a happy relationship with her.
But Carl insists their relationship hasn't faltered and claims his upcoming Celebrity MMA show in June has been a welcome distraction from the rumours surrounding the couple's high profile romance.
He added: 'I have always been in a happy relationship with Katie, and I am not interested in anything else.
'I love doing this MMA show because it does affect my mental health and I appreciate having something to focus on.'
Katie teased the pair had reconciled by posting a picture of Carl on her Instagram last Friday – hours after she was seen wearing her engagement ring, which the former Loose Women star had recently taken off.