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The Vamps' James McVey to followers: 'It upsets me to hear people saying others aren't real fans'

Guitarist James McVey, of The Vamps fame, has called for his band's fanbase to stop bickering about who is a real fan and who isn't. 

Writing on his official Twitter page earlier this afternoon (April 19), the heartthrob explained that not everyone can afford to attend every gig or purchase every item of merchandise, and the animosity needs to stop because anyone who supports their music is great in their opinion:

"It upsets me when people say others aren't 'real fans'. Every person who comes to an event, promotes our music or even tells us they like our music is equal in my eyes. You can't help or change when you discover music, and not everybody has the money to come to everything or buy merch/CDs."

McVey then stressed that The Vamps are all so grateful for their fans' constant support, adding: "Thanks so much to EVERYONE who likes our music, we love you all."

Earlier this week, the 'Wild Heart' sensation told Britain's The Mirror newspaper that he gets really overwhelmed at signings and meet and greet events because the amount of people that show up is unbelievable: "We love meeting fans, but sometimes I’m petrified about not knowing what to expect when you walk out the door at big signing events. The other day the screams were so loud they made me feel a bit sick."

Watch footage of The Vamps in France here: