She definitely knew she'd said it , but I think what she was protesting was the way she interpreted it as being said , if that makes any sense.
If she had admitted she had said " those words " but explained the context , it would be fine.
But , no , she's assumed it's being put across as her having a go .
Interesting that seems to be her first thought , She didn't give Ashleigh a chance to explain when BB did it to her ( imo that was so much worse ) and now she's on the receiving end .
They should have shown her other nasty conversations as this was very mild , however her reaction has been enlightening .