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Farrah Abraham has hit back at Taylor Armstrong, claiming she's "jealous".
The pair star alongside one another on season four of 'Couples Therapy' which shows famous couples receive relationship counselling, but the 'Teen Mom' star caused controversy after she claimed she was in a relationship with DJ Brian Dawe but was stood up when it came to recording the series.
Taylor previously accused her the 22-year-old star of telling lies and hinted her relationship was fake, however, Farrah puts the 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star's rant down to envy.
Farrah told RadarOnline.com: "I just would hope that her habits - of maybe is it bereavement ... kind of going through depression, those type of things. Is it her acting out of that or is it of jealousy?
"I've just moved on from it, so anything that I hear out of her mouth, I just don't even take seriously, and I just look at the bigger picture of things.
"And that's how I would rather be. I'd rather not be the person who is falsely judging, who is making up things, and who is [messing with] somebody else's life."
Farrah - who is releasing a second sex tape - tried to be the bigger person and wished Taylor well in the future and claims she hopes she continues "her progress" as she works on her relationship with fiancé John Bluher.
She explained: "I'm very happy for Taylor ... being a woman who has gone through a loss like myself has and being a mother and finding somebody that she would like to put her trust in and get married to. So on a very real and mature note, I'm very happy for what I see of Taylor and all the prospects of her future ... I just hope that she continues her therapy and her progress."

Taylor Momsen insists she doesn't use her sexuality to shock.
The 20-year-old singer posed naked for the front cover of her band The Pretty Reckless' upcoming album 'Going To Hell' record, causing a storm on social media when she posted the artwork.
On the LP sleeve Taylor is seen showing off her back which has a giant cross emblazoned on it with an arrow pointing to her bare bottom, but she is adamant the risqué pose is artistically motivated.
Speaking to the Metro newspaper, she said: "Everyone was like, 'Woah, she's naked.' But everything I do has an artistic purpose behind it, from clothing to my new record cover. I don't set out to shock - I've definitely matured and evolved. I'm just a person, I make art. My sexuality is there for a reason it's not just about lewdness."
The former 'Gossip Girl' actress admits she was perplexed by her sexuality in her teens but used clothes and fashion to learn about herself.
She explained: "In the beginning it was me in corsets and stripper heels and all that - I was a kid, everyone thought it was so shocking because I was young and you have to be older to wear that stuff.
"I was a kid confused about sexuality and all of that and expressing that confusion in all of it. I think all teenagers express themselves in that way, I was just being very overt about it."

Lupita Nyong'o says Ralph Fiennes' advice inspired her to become an actress.
The 30-year-old star has been catapulted into the limelight with various awards and nominations for her performance in '12 Years a Slave' but admits she hadn't fully committed to a career in acting until she met Ralph while working as a production assistant on his film 'The Constant Gardener'.
She said: "He asked me what I wanted to do with my life, and I very timidly admitted that I was interested in being an actor. He sighed and said, 'If there's something else that you want to do, do that. Only act if you feel you can't live without it.'
"It wasn't what I wanted to hear, but it was the thing I needed to hear."
Shortly after meeting Ralph, Lupita applied to the Yale School of Drama and later landed her first feature length role in the Steve McQueen film based on Solomon Northup's memoir of the same name, and having wowed audiences and critics with her portrayal of slave girl Patsey, she's now struggling to deal with the media attention.
Speaking about a run in with the paparazzi, she told New York magazine: "I don't know who they were waiting for, but they definitely chased me down, which is a startling, disturbing experience. I did not expect it. I went into flight mode.
Lupita will next appear alongside Liam Neeson in 'Non-Stop' but claims she still hasn't come to terms with her success in '12 Years a Slave' and new-found fame.
She added: "I haven't gotten used to being recognised. I was blissfully ignorant of the magnitude of the project I was in or what it was going to mean for the world."

Fergie has praised Josh Duhamel as "dad of the year".
The Black Eyed Peas singer and her actor husband became parents to son Axl Jack last year and she says her spouse is very hands-on when it comes to caring for their little boy, who is now five months old.
Asked if Josh is a hands on dad, she said: "He's dad of the year, he's the best partner to have a kid with."
The 38-year-old singer loves being a parent and enjoys spending as much time as possible with her "homie".
Speaking on 'Extra', she said: "The best part of being a mom is just hanging out with my kid. He's my homie! I'm just listening, talking back with him and trying to teach him words like 'nose' and 'dancing'. Daddy is trying to teach him 'ball' and I'm trying to teach him 'dance'."
The couple have been happy to share photographs of Axl on social media and Fergie says they made the decision to do so as they want to be "normal" parents.
She explained: "We want to live our lives and love our son and be normal, proud parents that want to post pictures of their kids."
And the 'London Bridge' singer also teased she has been working on her musical return.
Asked when she is returning to work on new music, she said: "Who says I haven't been?"

Kim Kardashian is going to "miss" living at her mother's house.
The 33-year-old reality TV star has been staying at her mum Kris Jenner's home with her eight-month-old daughter North and her fiancé Kanye West while they wait for the renovations on their mansion to be completed, but she admits she will be sad when she has to leave.
A fan asked Kim on Mobio INsider: "Kim, you have enough money to rent a place, why aren't you living in place of your own?"
Kim replied: "I truly didnt think our house would take this long. But now I love living here. It has everything I could ever need, and I love spending all of this time with my mom and sisters.
"I will be definitely ready to go when our house is finally done but going to miss it too. Nothing better than the whole family seeing our daughter daily! (sic)".
The couple - who got engaged in October - were hoping to move into their new house at the end of last year but, after a few electrical glitches, their moving date has been pushed back until the summer.
It is believed the 36-year-old rapper and his beau have splashed out $1.154 million on six luxury beds for their new pad and have also spent a staggering $500,000 on gold-plated toilets.
The pair are also keen to have a cinema room and a full-sized basketball court attached to their property, which will be kitted out with Swarovski accessories.

Whitney Houston's former home is up for sale for $1.5 million.
The late singer - who died in February 2012 - had the New Jersey estate built 26 years ago for $2.7 million and the property, which is set on five acres, is now available at a cut price after being listed several times since her death.
Estate agent Gregory Taylor, who is selling the house - which is no longer owned by Whitney's estate - said: "It was on the market several times but there were some hiccups along the way.
"It was purchased from the estate and cleaned up. The current owner wishes to remain anonymous."
The realtor is unsure when Whitney sold the property, which was listed in 2009 for $2.5 million, and again in February 2011 priced the house at $1.75 million, though the latter listing was taken down in January 2012.
In the days after Whitney's death from accidental drowning caused by cocaine abuse and a heart condition, fans left floral tributes at the gates of the lavish five-bedroom property.
The house - which also boasts amenities including tennis court, walk-in closets, a six-car garage, pool, deck and pool house - was also the site of the troubled singer's wedding to Bobby Brown in 1992.
The property was reportedly inspired by Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport and includes many circular rooms, including a master bedroom with a circular bed and circular bath.

Meg Ryan always wanted to be a journalist.
The 52-year-old actress had a passion for writing as a teenager and only turned to acting as a way of paying her way through college.
She said: "My main aim, at 18, was to become a journalist. I only started acting - in commercials - to pay my way through college in New York."
The 'Sleepless in Seattle' star was "intimidated" by everyone around her when she started working and struggled to "understand" her co-stars.
She explained to The Sun newspaper: "I was 19 when I was in my first film, 'Rich And Famous'. I played Candice Bergen's daughter and only had about ten lines, which I would repeat constantly every night.
"When I travelled to Los Angeles, it was the first time I had ever been on a plane. I was intimidated by everyone in those days. If you ever see the film, you will see me shaking in every scene. I did not understand actors. It was overwhelming."
Despite her successful career, Meg - who has 21-year-old son Jack with ex-husband Dennis Quaid - admits she isn't always comfortable with fame and still struggles with rejection.
She said: "I've always had mixed feelings about fame. It means that you live out your worst moments in the public eye.
"I also learned that however successful you might be, you are always going to miss out on something.
"I took it badly whenever I got turned down for a role. Things either did not get sent to me or went to others first. Acting is like any other business -- you are judged with such abandon."

David Beckham is reportedly planning a big birthday bash for wife Victoria.
The retired soccer star is said to be organising a lavish 40th birthday party for his spouse - with whom he has 14-year-old Brooklyn, 11-year-old Romeo, eight-year-old Cruz and two-year-old Harper - in April, despite the designer asking for a more low-key celebration.
A source told Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Victoria wants to celebrate in LA at Easter time with her family. She's not a big party girl, but there are rumours that David has different ideas and could be planning something. It's a big milestone, so he thinks it should be celebrated properly."
The Beckhams are said to be inviting over 100 guests to celebrate Victoria's milestone occasion, including chef Gordon Ramsay, 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria, actress Kate Beckinsale and interior designer Kelly Hoppen.
The family were rumoured to be buying a house in Miami when they move over to the US city for David to launch his own Major League Soccer club, but are only going to be renting a place since they don't see the move as permanent.
An insider told the magazine: "The family are going to have a base in Miami but have no plans to buy a house at the moment."