The Only Way Is Essex Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

There’s never a dull moment in The Only Way is Essex - and there are fresh rumours between two cast members Ella Rae Wise and Dan Edgar.The pair’s romance has been playing out on-screen in series 33 of the reality show. Dan and Ella's relationship blossomed during a cast trip to Bali earlier this year, with many scenes from the new series showing the pair getting steamy together. Since returning to Essex, they've continued to see one another and spend time together.

The Only Way Is Essex is about to welcome new stars into its cast as ITV plans to majorly shake-up the reality show's line-up.The ITVBe series has been on our screens since 2010 and still boasts a few original stars in its cast, from Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs to Harry Derbridge. However, the show is looking for a few new reality wannabes to join the rest of the cast at Essex's Sugar Hut.

As ever, it’s all drama on TOWIE – and now cast member Chloe Meadows speaks exclusively to new about the latest explosive series of the Essex-based reality show. Revealing how “nice guy” Harry Derbidge is back in her group, Girlband, Chloe, who is an interior designer away from the ITVBe show, also opens up about her BFF Amber Turner and how she’s really feeling since her ex, Dan Edgar, hooked up with Ella Rae Wise. Admitting that “there’s no smoke without fire”, Chloe is happily loved-up with her City trader boyfriend George Wales, who largely stays out of the limelight.

Love Island winner Jack Fincham has shared the exciting news that he's moving in with his girlfriend and The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Brockett.The couple, who are believed to have had an on-off relationship since they were first linked in 2021, have also made a particular promise ahead of their next adventure. Jack, 31, who appeared on Love Island in 2018, took to Instagram on Sunday, May 19 to share news of their next chapter with a sweet black and white snap.

Lauren Goodger has been caught up in a "horrible" accident that left her injured and stuck on a busy road.The TV star, who recently graced our screens again on The Only Way is Essex, opened up to her fans about how "life at the moment is very hard" after detailing the distressing event on her social media. In her Instagram update, Lauren wrote: "Today I had a horrible accident. Got seven wounds on my body.

Packing for a holiday is never an easy task, especially when there are luggage restrictions to stick to, but Ferne McCann has shared her nifty trick when it comes to packing her daughter’s clothes. The former The Only Way Is Essex star shared the neat trick on Instagram and revealed how she’d made packing for daughter Finty a lot less stressful by placing a nappy and outfit onto a bodysuit and then securing the bodysuit poppers to ensure they all stayed together.

James 'Arg' Argent has revealed he doesn't like being asked about his relationships – as the former TOWIE star denies being romantically linked to Love Island's Ekin-Su. Wedding singer Arg was asked about his love life during a Wicker Charity boxing event on 10 May at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London.The event also saw a dinner date with the star auctioned off to raise money for underprivileged youths, with attendees willing to part way with hundreds of pounds to spend time with the star.

Samantha Faiers celebrated her son's second birthday this weekend and, despite it being only May, the bash had a Christmas theme. Her two-year-old boy Edward is apparently a huge fan of the Grinch, and the former TOWIE star went all out on the festive theme.The celebrations took place at The Smokery in Albury – a picturesque lakeside venue nestled in the heart of the Surrey hills – and Samantha enlisted the help of some party planners to turn the space into a Grinch-themed winter wonderland complete with a huge balloon display, a pancake station and an elaborate party table.The reality star documented the day on her Instagram Stories and posted an adorable image of the tot when he arrived and saw what was put in place for his big day.

Former The Only Way is Essex star Kirk Norcross has delighted his fans this week as he unveiled his impressive body transformation results on social media.The 36 year old star who is best known for appearing on the ITV2 reality show, wowed his followers as he shared two shirtless selfies taken 12 months apart. Before the transformation, Kirk appeared to have a normal healthy body, albeit one without much muscle definition, something he soon changed after embarking on a full year of health eating and regular exercise to tone up and get the look he wanted.

Saffron Lempriere has found herself in the middle of drama on the latest season of TOWIE, which saw chaos brew when Dan Edgar and Ella Rae Wise embarked on a romance, to the dismay of Dan's recent ex Amber Turner. Weighing in to give her opinion on the situation during an exclusive chat with OK!, Saffron admitted that she has recently made up with Amber after years of animosity, leaving her in the middle of her pal Ella and Amber.The 31-year-old shared: "Me and Amber [Turner, Dan’s ex-girlfriend] have just settled our differences after many years, so I see both sides. But Ella’s really happy and hasn’t done anything wrong.

Saffron Lempriere has faced trolling online over her figure and has now revealed that the backlash is not only online, but even from a fellow reality star. Chatting to OK! this week, the reality star slammed one of her The Only Way Is Essex co-stars for calling her 'fat' after a row, sharing: "Calling out my weight is an easy thing to say. If I’ve done something wrong or had an argument with someone, my weight then always gets brought up.

With a reputation for telling it like it is and not shying away from drama, Saffron Lempriere has been a fixture on The Only Way Is Essex for six years – and she has no intention of stopping now. Saffron, 31, joined the ITVBe show in 2018, and has just wrapped up filming on another chaos-filled series. During our exclusive chat, she details how since finding TV fame she has been subject to body shaming and intense trolling, and the impact it has had on her life...

Megan McKenna showed off her growing baby bump as she posed in a bikini on her Dubai babymoon.The 31 year old is currently soaking up the sun in the UAE and shared some snaps of her cradling her bump while paddling in a pool. A realistic snap in the carousel showed the former TOWIE star getting shade under an umbrella as she covered up with a hat and a towel. Megan captioned her snaps: "Baby mooning..

James 'Arg' Argent is looking the part as the TOWIE star, 36, flaunts his toned arms and dons his incredible weight loss in a series of photos. He took to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek of a recent photoshoot in Woodford Green, Essex. The reality TV star, who first shot to fame on The Only Way Is Essex back in 2010, looked positively glowing as he showed off his biceps in a black vest top, for his 856k followers.

As Billie Shephard opens the doors to OK! on her newly-renovated home, it's clear to see that her family is at the heart of everything the 34 year old does. In fact, when Billie asked daughter Nelly what her favourite thing was about her mummy and daddy, the nine year old then sweetly replied that she loves she can tell her anything. Nelly said: "I feel like I can be open with you and not have to hide things.

Amber Turner has been wowing us with her fashion choices since joining the cast of TOWIE in 2017, and it's safe to say that everything she wears is so glamorous. Last month, the reality TV star sent her fans wild with an outfit snap shared to her Instagram page, which has 883K followers. She can be seen posing in the ASOS DESIGN lace overlay body maxi dress in black, £45 here.

Billie Shepherd's fans have bared witness to all the major events in her life since she first appeared on The Only Way is Essex back in 2010. Almost 15 years later, she's a mum of three - Nelly, nine, Arthur, seven, and Margot, 16 months, - happily married to her husband Greg, and has a number of successful businesses on the go. In an exclusive chat with OK! during a tour of her fully-renovated Essex home, the 34 year old shares the one thing that would make her pack it all in without hesitation.

Lauren Goodger seems to be living her best life right now and is totally smashing it upon her much-anticipated return, eight years later, to the show that made her a star - TOWIE. However, there is one thing this Essex girl wishes didn’t keep happening.

Pete Wicks is used to making headlines with swirling rumours about his love life, but in this exclusive chat with OK!, the former TOWIE star shares what he really thinks about love and marriage. After tying up with Sky Mobile for its new 'break-up-via-text' campaign, we also find out what he thinks about staying friends with exes, and why his friends - including Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott - don't set him up on dates. Hot on the heels of his sell-out tour dates for his and Sam's live tour of their Staying Relevant podcast, 35-year-old Pete is back at home with his two dogs - Eric and Peggy - and, he says, living his best life in his "weird little threesome" with Sam and Zara...

Gemma Collins looked incredible as ever as she posed in a black swimsuit while slamming a lack of plus-size options on the High Street. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 43, recently lost an impressive 20lbs as she embarks on a weight loss journey.

Maria Fowler has shared a new remedy for hayfever, which she says works 100%.Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 37, shared a snap of her television as she shared that she had been for an anti-hayfever injection. She wrote: "Good evening! Hope you're all well, today I went for my Hayfever injection and if anyone's unsure about this I can confirm it 100% works! "I get Hayfever so bad to the point where I have to go to bed because my symptoms are making me so ill [laughing emoji]." According to the NHS website 'if steroids and other hay fever treatments do not work, the GP may refer you for immunotherapy.' This means you'll be given small amounts of pollen as an injection or tablet to slowly build up your immunity to pollen.This kind of treatment usually starts a few months before the hay fever season begins.

Renowned for bringing the drama, chaos and bust-ups, The Only Way Is Essex is back – and new cast member Freddie Bentley is not shying away from any of it. The 26-year-old has joined for series 33 and is already kicking things off with a bang, as he firmly cements his “bestie” status with co-star Ella Rae Wise.This isn’t Freddie’s first rodeo when it comes to reality TV though, as he finished The Circle as runner-up behind Alex Hobern in 2018. Here, the star opens up about dramatic fallouts on the show, who he’s closest to – plus the odd frenemy – and the heartbreaking reason he can never drink alcohol again...

The Only Way Is Essex's James Argent has picked up a six-figure paycheck just five years after hitting "rock bottom" in his addiction battle. Arg, 36, has had a tough time overcoming cocaine addiction and dropping nearly 14 stone, spending all of his money on rehab stays which left him with nothing in the bank three years ago.

James 'Arg' Argent finally seems to have found his groove when it comes to staying healthy, and has hinted that we could see him running the London Marathon will best pal Mark Wright.The 36 year old is looking better than ever after shedding an incredible 13 stone, with the help of a lifestyle overhaul and a gastric band that was fitted in 2021. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the reality star and singer says he feels "strong and fit" and is determined never to return to his old ways. He revealed he couldn't even tie his own shoelaces when he was at his heaviest - a shocking 27 stone - and has previously said that doctor's told him he was on "death row" due to his size.

The Only Way is Essex's Clelia Theodorou has released an emotional statement on Instagram announcing she's reached a "major milestone" in her life. Last year, the 29 year old was involved in a major car accident while pregnant with her first child.The reality star broke both her legs and feet and was left temporarily wheelchair bound, but her mother sadly did not survive.

The Only Way is Essex fans were left in disbelief as former star Elliott Wright shared a rare photo with his grown-up daughter.The TOWIE alum, 44, celebrated his daughter Olivia's 15th birthday by posting a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. He penned: "Happy birthday to my little princess Olivia 15 today. Not so little now! have a lovely day darling xxx." He shared a series of photos chronicling Olivia's growth over the years, from ski trips to beach vacations and dinners out.

Megan McKenna has candidly shared with her fans that she's been feeling "hungover" due to pregnancy sickness.The 31 year old singer-songwriter and her fiancé Oliver Burke, 26, joyfully announced they were expecting their first baby together on social media earlier this month after having fertility treatment. Since then, the popular reality TV star, known for her appearances on shows like The Only Way Is Essex and Celebrity Big Brother, has been keeping her followers updated on her pregnancy journey. She recently revealed that she had a urinary tract infection (UTI) and suffered an allergic reaction to the medication prescribed for it.

Though she is a huge fan of designer brands, Amber Turner often looks to affordable buys when it comes to her beauty regime.The Only Way is Essex cast member is good at finding quality products that don't cost a fortune. Luckily for us, she often shares them to her social media pages, making it easy for her fans to get their hands on some budget-friendly gems.

Amber Turner has reportedly given the cold shoulder to the TOWIE wrap party, amid a brewing feud with fellow cast member Ella Rae Wise.The ITVBe reality series, which has been gracing our screens since 2010, wrapped up its 33rd season with its usual flair for drama, both on and off camera. Rumours are swirling that Amber, 30, has dramatically walked away from The Only Way Is Essex following a feud with 23 year old Ella. At the heart of their dispute is said to be Amber's former flame, Dan Edgar, 33, who seems to be getting cosy with Ella.

With the latest series of The Only Way Is Essex now in full swing, week after week delighted fans have been able to tune in to all of the drama, fashion and high stakes luxury of the star-studded cast as they take viewers on an inside look at their lives. Since the show’s inception back in 2010, viewers have quickly fallen head over heels for a variety of cast members, with everyone from Mark Wright to Joey Essex and Sam Faiers to Gemma Collins having stolen fans hearts.

The Only Way is Essex's Amber Turner has reportedly broken down in tears as she 'quit' the ITV series, and handed over her beloved pet to swap life in Essex for a full fresh start in Dubai, as reported by The Sun. In emotional scenes yet to air on the hit ITV reality show, Amber reportedly met up with her ex-boyfriend Dan Edgar to give him their pet pooch Oliver. Amber and Dan bought the adorable Goldendoodle last year, but after their bitter break-up, Amber was awarded full custody of the dog.

Ella Rae Wise's romance with Dan Edgar may be over before it's really begun, after the TOWIE favourite shared a cryptic post to Instagram fuelling split rumours.Things heated up between Ella and Dan while on a cast trip to Bali at the beginning of the year, and their romance had appeared to be going well. However, Ella, 23, took part in a Q&A session with fans on Instagram on 17 April, where she was asked about her house. A fan penned: "Why have you gone from a big house to a small house?" Ella cryptically responded: "Because I'm an independent princess who doesn't need a man to depend on to fund my lifestyle." Prior to taking part in the Q&A session, Ella had shared a similar post about being "independent".

The Only Way Is Essex stars James 'Arg' Argent and Joey Essex have opened up about being caught in the unprecedented storm that hit Dubai over the last few days whilst on holiday.The pair revealed that they were "stuck" in a shopping centre for 10 hours after their accommodation was "completely flooded". The TOWIE stars, who were on the ITV show together from 2011 until Joey left in 2013, appeared on Good Morning Britain from Dubai to speak about their horrific experience.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has given fans a bigger glimpse inside her recent holiday to Dubai and has shared a series of new photos to her Instagram.The former The Only Way Is Essex star recently headed to Dubai with her fiancé, ex-Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, and their adorable children, Roman and Lilah, and it’s clear that the family enjoyed every second of the trip. During their holiday away earlier this month, 32 year old Lucy and her young family made it a trip to remember as they stayed at the lavish Rixos The Palm Hotel, where rooms cost a whopping £1,000 per night.

The Only Way is Essex star Amber Turner recently shared a snap on Instagram looking stunning in a bright green bikini and white knit midi skirt whilst on holiday in Bali, and her beachy look has got us dreaming of summer holidays.The chance to don a swimsuit and hit the pool might not quite round the corner for most of us at the moment, but there’s one part of her outfit we can definitely include in our everyday outfits – her sunglasses. Amber has been spotted in several snaps and videos recently wearing a pair of gold oval sunnies from Celine, but if you’re not willing to splurge on the £440 price tag, we’ve found the perfect alternative – Free People’s Little Secret Round Sunglasses, £24 here.

Coronation Street's Katie McGlynn has opened up about tying the knot with her TOWIE star boyfriend, Ricky Rayment.The actress, 30, who played Sinead Tinker in Corrie, confirmed her romance with the reality star, 33, on Valentine's Day after Katie shared a series of photos of the pair on Instagram. After meeting unexpectedly on a cruise ship, the pair have been inseparable and now Katie has revealed whether the couple will be walking down the aisle.