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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise sizzles in a thigh-skimming crochet dress as she joins glam Courtney Green and Amber Turner in filming for the 15th anniversary special in Portugal
TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise put on a sizzling display as she led the girls in posing up a storm as they filmed the show's 15th anniversary special in Portugal. The beauty was joined by a glamorous Courtney Green and Amber Turner as they showcased their holiday looks while soaking up the sun in The Algarve. TOWIE - which is one of ITVX's most streamed titles with 66million streams in the last 12 months - is back with the brand new series airing on ITV2 and ITVX later this year. And Ella, 24, ensured all eyes were on her amid a break from filming, slipping into a colourful, thigh-skimming crochet mini dress which allowed her to display her toned pins. The blonde bombshell boosted her height with towering platform heels, finishing her ensemble with a delicate selection of gold jewellery. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise put on a sizzling display as she led the girls in posing up a storm as they filmed the show's 15th anniversary special in Portugal The beauty was joined by a glamorous Courtney Green [L] and Amber Turner [R] as they showcased their holiday looks while soaking up the sun in The Algarve Ella, 24, ensured all eyes were on her amid a break from filming, slipping into a colourful, thigh-skimming crochet mini dress which allowed her to display her toned pins Meanwhile, Courtney, 29, showed a glimpse of her toned midriff as she modelled a sheer brown dress with a plunging neckline, which she wore over a coordinating bikini. Elsewhere, Amber, 31, was sure to turn heads in a white halterneck crochet maxi dress complete with floral appliqué. The ladies were in good company as Elma Pazar showcased her style in a halterneck patterned top and matching maxi skirt. While Sophie Kasaei and Matilda June Draper were in great spirits as the they posed in their midriff-flaunting ensembles amid their double date with their respective boyfriends. Sophie looked gorgeous in a white and red floral co-ord as she later posed with boyfriend Jordan Brook. While Matilda oozed glamour in her brown two-piece as she cosied up to beau Roman Hackett. TOWIE newbie Livvy Jay was also bound to set pulses racing as she flaunted her incredible figure in a white strapless bikini top and matching sarong. While also joining in on the action was Freddie Bentley, who donned a bright green shirt as he enjoyed drinks and a gossip with pal Ella. The blonde bombshell boosted her height with towering platform heels, finishing her ensemble with a delicate selection of gold jewellery The TV star looked fierce in her multicoloured dress as she snapped a picture with pal Freddie Bentley Meanwhile, Courtney, 29, showed a glimpse of her toned midriff as she modelled a sheer brown dress with a plunging neckline, which she wore over a coordinating bikini Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Creative Director, Unscripted, Objective Entertainment said of the upcoming series: 'This is TOWIE's first trip to Portugal and it's shaping up to be an unforgettable getaway! 'We're anticipating lots of Towie antics in the Algarve and what better way to celebrate the milestone 15th anniversary. It's fantastic to start the new series with a burst of sunshine and then we're back in Essex for more drama.' Other cast members on the upcoming series include Amy Childs, Billy Debosq and the twins, Joe Blackman, Junaid and Chloe Meadows. Also slated to appear are Harry Derbidge, Sammy Root, Dan Edgar, Jodie Wells, Diags, Becks & Dani. Ella recently hinted that scenes in Portugal could be 'explosive' as she confirmed to MailOnline she would be joining the cast for the upcoming 15th anniversary special. 'I'm so excited! I feel like it's going to be explosive. The last couple of series have been pretty tame, so it's time for a big one. And everything's just better in the sun,' she teased. Last month, Ella opened up about her split from her TOWIE ex-boyfriend Dan in a rare interview. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline about the break-up, she shared: 'I'd known about going on the show for a while and honestly thought I was going in with a happy relationship. The ladies were on fine form as they let their hair down in Portugal Sophie looked gorgeous in a white and red floral co-ord as she later posed with boyfriend Jordan Brook 'But things happened behind closed doors that I couldn't get over. For once, I put myself first.' Despite their relationship coming to an end, Ella insists things ended amicably, adding: 'Nothing bad happened, there was no cheating or anything, and we still speak. 'In fact, we messaged the other day. I hope we stay friends.' Viewers saw Ella break down in tears inside the famous Celebrity Big Brother house as she opened up about the breakup just days into filming. Reflecting on how vulnerable she felt, Ella added: 'It took a lot of courage for me to be open up and vulnerable about my relationship on the show. 'I was very emotional but honest about how I felt at the time. 'I also didn't know what was happening outside the show and what he was saying, so it took a lot for me to be so open on TV, where everyone will have an opinion.' TOWIE newbie Livvy Jay was also bound to set pulses racing as she flaunted her incredible figure in a white strapless bikini top and matching saron While also joining in on the action was Freddie Bentley, who donned a bright green shirt The reality icon, who left the show in a triple eviction alongside Patsy Palmer and Angellica Bell, also revealed she was surprised by the lack of support from her fellow TOWIE cast mates after her exit. She said: 'I only got messages from Freddie (Bentley), Saffron (Lempriere), and Dani (Imbert), like those are my three best friends. But no one else, which surprised me, I'm not going to lie. 'It was a bit sad because I would've messaged them if they were on a show, but I didn't hear anything. 'But then again, I don't know what they were going through at the time, so I don't hold it against them. I just know I would've messaged.'
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
ETHICORE ranked in Africa's top 10 for government and public affairs
Cape Town, South Africa -/African Media Agency(AMA)/: ETHICORE - the industry leading pan African international government and public affairs firm headquartered in South Africa, has been named one of Africa's Top 10 Best Agencies by PRovoke Media – the global authority on the strategic communications, public affairs and reputation management. The prestigious global ranking marks a major milestone for ETHICORE in its 15th anniversary year since its founding in 2009. From its origins in Cape Town, the firm has grown into a leading force operating in 29 African countries across 5 Africa sub-regions, comprising key GDP economies and frontier markets, with strategic reach into the Arabian Gulf and Near East. Ranking in Africa's Top 10 list by PRovoke Media, underscores ETHICORE's ethics-first deep expertise and thought leadership in government and public affairs. It places the firm among an authoritative selection of premier and strongly reputable merit based firms across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), based on one or more of five key criteria, namely: Rapid growth and financial performance; Track record of exceptional work; Outstanding workplace culture; Thought leadership and development of new knowledge; or Innovation in the technology and tools of the profession. This affirms ETHICORE as a trusted market leader on the African continent at the highest levels of government relations, public policy, regulatory and political risk intelligence, advocacy, advisory and communications. Speaking on the accolade, ETHICORE CEO and Founder Abdul Waheed Patel expressed deep appreciation: 'We are humbled and privileged to be recognised at the pinnacle of excellence in our niche on the African continent. It was symbolically significant to have received this accolade upon concluding Africa month in May. Since our founding, over the past decade and a half, we have been dedicated to the pursuit of building and leading best-in-class pan African excellence and ethics in our craft. This recognition belongs to our exceptional teams across the continent, and to the clients and partners who implicitly trust us with the responsibility of working to advance positive and impactful solutions to some of the most critical issues confronting African economies, governments and societies.' Confirming the ranking, Paul Holmes, CEO of PRovoke Media stated: 'Most of the top firms in Africa are generalists, equally adept at the corporate and consumer sides of the business, which is what you might expect in a still emerging market. But there is a growing market for specialization, and ETHICORE has carved out a nicely lucrative niche for itself in the public affairs space, drawing on a deep understanding of the complex political landscapes across Africa, and an approach that emphasizes global standards of governance and ethics.' As one of the continent's few independent, African-owned firms in its niche, ETHICORE works to support the private sector, governments and multilateral institutions in responsible public policy and regulatory advocacy and engagement in Africa, at the nexus of trade, investment, market access and sustainability. 'This accolade is not just a celebration of our journey,' Patel added. 'It's a call to action for the future — to continue championing our ethics-first, values-driven approach to public policy and regulatory advocacy, empowering private and public institutions to transform governance, economies and societies. All of which are critical to attaining and sustaining rising levels of inclusive economic growth, trade, investment and development for and between African and global economies. It is an affirmation of the role that African-founded and African-led firms can and must play in shaping the African continent's present and future, within the continent and with the global marketplace.' For more information: Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of ETHICORE. About ETHICORE Political Lobbying ETHICORE is a leading independent international pan-African firm, specialising in government and public affairs, policy and political intelligence, advisory, advocacy, lobbying and communications. With co-located headquarters in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, the firm's footprint spans 29 African countries across Southern, Eastern, Central, West and North Africa and strategic markets in the Arabian Gulf and Near East. ETHICORE delivers ethically-focused strategic public policy, regulatory and government relations solutions to private sector, governments, multilateral institutions and civil society clientele, to support trade, investment, market access, inclusive growth, good governance and sustainable development across the African continent. Since 2021, ETHICORE is the only African firm and among a select few globally, invited to join the OECD's 'Trusted Dialogue Group on Getting Influence Right'. This forms part of a multiyear Global Program to Galvanize the Private Sector as Partners to Combat Corruption across OECD member states and country partners, including in Africa. For the past six years ETHICORE has been actively engaged in the review and formulation of new OECD Guidelines on Responsible Corporate Political Engagement and the OECD Council Recommendations on Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying Influence. Recently this saw its inclusion in the B20 Task Force on Integrity and Compliance, under South Africa's G20 Presidency. In 2020, the firm won the Political Influence Brand Category Award at the Africa Brand Summit. Media Enquiries, Statement and Interviews: media@
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
TOWIE's Amber Turner shows off her toned and tanned physique in a purple bikini as she soaks up the sun in Portugal amid filming for latest series
She is never shy showing off her incredible figure. And Amber Turner flaunted her toned and tanned physique in a purple bikini as she soaked up the sun in Portugal on Wednesday. The TOWIE star, 31, is out in the European country filming for the show's upcoming 15th anniversary special. TOWIE - which is one of ITVX's most streamed titles with 66million streams in the last 12 months - is back with the brand new series airing on ITV2 and ITVX later this year. And Amber was taking some time out to enjoy some sunbathing this week as she highlighted her gym-honed figure in the skimpy swimwear. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She later took to her grid to share snaps in a skimpy white co-ord as she posed up a storm. Cast members on the upcoming series include Amy Childs, Billy Debosq and the twins, Joe Blackman, Junaid, Ella Rae Wise, Freddie Bentley, Amber, Chloe Meadows, Courtney Green, Elma Pazar, Harry Derbidge, Jordan Brook, Sophie Kasaei, Roman Hackett, Sammy Root, Dan Edgar, Jodie Wells, Diags, Livvy, Becks & Dani. Ella recently hinted that scenes in Portugal could be 'explosive' as she confirmed to MailOnline she would be joining the cast for the upcoming TOWIE 15th anniversary special. 'I'm so excited! I feel like it's going to be explosive. The last couple of series have been pretty tame, so it's time for a big one. And everything's just better in the sun,' she teased. Last month, Ella opened up about her split from her TOWIE ex-boyfriend Dan in a rare interview. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline about the breakup, she shared: 'I'd known about going on the show for a while and honestly thought I was going in with a happy relationship. 'But things happened behind closed doors that I couldn't get over. For once, I put myself first.' Despite their relationship coming to an end, Ella insists things ended amicably: 'Nothing bad happened, there was no cheating or anything, and we still speak. 'In fact, we messaged the other day. I hope we stay friends.' Viewers saw Ella break down in tears inside the famous Celebrity Big Brother house as she opened up about the breakup just days into filming. Reflecting on how vulnerable she felt, Ella added: 'It took a lot of courage for me to be open up and vulnerable about my relationship on the show. 'I was very emotional but honest about how I felt at the time. 'I also didn't know what was happening outside the show and what he was saying, so it took a lot for me to be so open on TV, where everyone will have an opinion.' The reality icon, who left the show in a triple eviction alongside Patsy Palmer and Angellica Bell, also revealed she was surprised by the lack of support from her fellow TOWIE cast mates after her exit. She said: 'I only got messages from Freddie (Bentley), Saffron (Lempriere), and Dani (Imbert), like those are my three best friends. But no one else, which surprised me, I'm not going to lie. 'It was a bit sad because I would've messaged them if they were on a show, but I didn't hear anything. 'But then again, I don't know what they were going through at the time, so I don't hold it against them. I just know I would've messaged.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger reunite for Towie special filming in Portugal for 15th anniversary
TOWIE favourites Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger were turning heads as they were spotted soaking up the sun in Portugal while filming the upcoming series. Towie is back with a brand new series on ITV2 and ITVX later this year. 5 5 Lauren stunned in a plunging pink dress paired with oversized sunglasses, oozing glamour as she joined the rest of the cast near the pool at a luxury resort. Meanwhile, Amy showcased her incredible figure in a high-waisted cut-out brown swimsuit, styled with a sequin lime green shawl and a woven cowboy hat. She later changed into a gorgeous yellow crochet dress, teamed with high heels for an evening look. The cast of jetted to Portugal last week and are filming scenes in the Algarve for the hotly anticipated 36th series – a special one, as the show celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Amy is joined by fiance Billy and their kids for the Towie away trip. The ITVBe work trip comes amid a tough time for Amy, who recently revealed her nuptials with fiance Billy Delbosq have been scrapped for now. Mum of four Amy, 34, who first postponed her specialI Do day following her engagement in 2023, has again pushed back plans due to her mum's poor health. She has addressed rumours her weight loss is down to "fat jabs", finally opening up about her extreme weight loss, which has seen her shed two stone. Speaking to OK! Magazine, she said: "People don't know what is going on behind closed doors. 'I'm going through so much at the minute that the weight has fallen off me. I worry about my mum constantly. Amy Childs and fiance Billy DelBosq send defiant message as they celebrate her birthday amid rocky patch rumours and cancelled wedding 'She's very emotional – she thinks she's going to have another heart attack. 'People think I'm not eating, but I do eat. To be honest, I do feel better when I'm a bit heavier than I am at the moment. There's so much going on at the minute – it's the result of pure stress." Addressing fans who had speculated she had used medication to shed the pounds she said: 'I just want to be clear that, as I've said before, I'm not using weight-loss injections." Towie, one of ITVX's most streamed titles with 66 million streams in the last 12 months, ended on an explosive high earlier this year. Series 35 came to an end last month, with the fate of some cast members hanging in the balance after a particularly emotional few months. Fans will pick up where they left off when the BAFTA winning show returns later this year. The drama is set to unfold against the backdrop of golden beaches, secluded coves and turquoise waters as the Essex crew navigate the trials and tribulations of their relationships and rivalries. Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Creative Director, Unscripted, Objective Entertainment said: 'This is Towie's first trip to Portugal and it's shaping up to be an unforgettable getaway! "We're anticipating lots of Towie antics in the Algarve and what better way to celebrate the milestone 15th anniversary. It's fantastic to start the new series with a burst of sunshine and then we're back in Essex for more drama.' Series 36 also marks a homecoming for Towie as it will return to ITV2 and ITVX for its 15th anniversary.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE At the height of The Only Way Is Essex madness, Brentwood High Street was a hub of fake tan, diamante and dazzling veneers - with 12 of its shops owned by stars. But THIS is the shocking state of it now...
It was the guilty pleasure that gripped the nation – a cultural juggernaut that sent thousands of women dashing to beauticians for a Gemma Collins-style 'vajazzle', while men lined up at tanning salons desperate to emulate mahogany-hued heartthrob Joey Essex. But as ITV reality show The Only Way Is Essex – ' Towie ' to its army of fans – marks its 15th anniversary, the dream has turned sour.
