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The Vamps' James McVey clarifies Fifth Harmony flirting comment

The Vamps' James McVey has taken to Twitter to clarify a joke he recently made about Fifth Harmony.

The guitarist came under fire this week for a comment he made in an interview with Take 40 about the US group, who they have toured with.

When Brad Simpson was asked if he is still seeing Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui, McVey said that they have "all had a bit of a go".

McVey took to Twitter on Thursday (January 22) to clarify his comment, saying:

"Ouchieeeee. Totally misinterpreted there folks...I'm sorry if people have been offended. I was joking that we all think that...

"The band were all attractive, and we tried to flirt at the start. I failed, clearly. I meant we all 'had a go' at flirting."

He later added that he will "always love" Fifth Harmony.

The girl group appeared to respond to McVey's original comment, with Camila Cabello saying:

"The amount of sexism and immaturity is astounding. A man will treat a woman with respect and stick up for her when she's being disrespected."

Normani Kordei added: "The nerve of you little boys...how immature."

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Watch the interview in question below: