The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Rachel Lugo received a flood of support after she posted a cryptic message about 'cheating'.

Rachel, who joined the sixth series of the ITVBe reality series last summer, was messaged by fans and co-stars after she shared an Instagram post on New Year's Eve.

In a post that has since been deleted the property landlord shared the words "cheating on a good person is like throwing away a diamond and picking up a rock."

And the mother of five added: "You are welcome to him! Happy New Year!"

Among the responses was one from Housewives co-star Tanya Bardsley, who told her: "You are the most amazing sparkly classiest diamond of all darling and deserve the best."

And Rachel's twin sister Katie, who spent Christmas with her sibling, told her: "You did so well to keep it all together for the kids over Christmas, I know how hard it was for you. I'm so proud of you, love you so much."

And when one follower said "Don't jump to conclusions", Katie replied "Sadly it is about her."

In November Katie, who has also featured on the show which follows the glamorous lives of a group of women living in Cheshire, paid tribute to her sister's 'dignity and decorum' after the 'worst week of her life,' but didn't elaborate on the post.

She said: "You are the strongest woman I know. Don't let anyone shoot you down when, after the worst week of your life you have remained silent when your heart was breaking.

"You have conducted yourself with dignity and decorum whilst you take stock of everything.

"No one will ever have your back more than me. I love you! You deserve so much better! Stay strong Twinkle, you and your 5 beautiful children will get through this #secretsandlies #ivegotyou #youdeservebetter #twinning #unforgivable."

Rachel and John Lugo, who are based in Alderley Edge, have been married for 23 years and have five children Francesca, William, Sophia, Oliver and Sienna.

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During the eighth series of the Real Housewives last year Rachel had a 'mummy makeover' - breast surgery and a tummy tuck - after one of her implants ruptured.

She revealed that she wanted to have work done after finding 'something not quite right' with one of her breasts.

"My wonky boobs are really affecting the way I feel,"she explained.

"When I look at myself in the mirror, when I get frisky with John. And I'm paranoid they look odd to everyone that looks at me."

Another storyline saw Rachel being appalled when John admitted he had been having yoga lessons in secret and found his tutor, Real Housewives newcomer Perla Navia, attractive.

A furious Rachel told him: "I've just sat here and told you I've got wonky boobs. I'm upset and frightened and in the next breath you tell me how attractive your yoga teacher is."

John apologised to his wife for his 'flippant comment', but ruffled feathers again when he went shopping with Ester Dee and she tried on a wedding dress.

The Manchester Evening News has approached Rachel for comment.