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Daily Mirror
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The Only Way is Essex original stars now as show celebrates 15-year anniversary
The Only Way is Essex is celebrating 15 years on our TV screens this year so we took a look at where the OG cast are now since leaving the show The Only Way is Essex is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year, and it's marking the occasion with a bang. The ITV2 reality show will kick off the new series with a cast trip to Portugal. Fans won't have to wait much longer for the return of the show, as it airs on Sunday 17 August on ITV2 and ITVX. Despite some fresh faces joining the mix, viewers are still captivated by the original cast members who brought drama, fights and romances that the British public couldn't resist. It's been 15 years since we first met characters like James Argent and Amy Childs, but what are the original TOWIE cast up to now? Mark Wright From the moment he burst onto our screens, Mark Wright was the ultimate heartthrob. In the first series, Mark was dating his childhood sweetheart Lauren Goodger, and was often seen with his best mate James Argent. Since then, Mark has become one of TOWIE's most successful alumni. He's now married to the incredibly talented Michelle Keegan, and they welcomed their first child together in 2015, ten years after tying the knot. Now 38, Mark works as a DJ on Heart radio and runs his own health and fitness company, Live Wright. He also renovated his marital home with Michelle, sharing stunning photos of the transformation on Instagram. Amy Childs (Series 1, 2 and current) Amy became a viewer darling the moment she graced our screens thanks to her bubbly and entertaining character, and naturally, she made the word "vajazzle" famous which had Essex completely obsessed. Following her stint in the opening two series of TOWIE, Amy landed her own programme titled It's All About Amy, and took part in Celebrity Big Brother, finishing in fourth place in 2011. Amy has recently returned to the reality programme. She's also mum to four youngsters, and is in a romance with First Dates personality Billy Delbosq. Maria Fowler (Series 1-3) Maria was part of the programme from day one but later stunned audiences when she embarked on a short-lived on-screen relationship with the late Mick Norcross. But her television journey took a different direction when claims emerged that she'd been working as an escort. Following three series she departed the popular reality programme 'by mutual consent'. Maria has since withdrawn from public attention and is now a devoted mother of two. She welcomed her second baby in 2021. The former reality personality is wed to Kalvin Batey and describes herself as a permanent makeup specialist. Harry Derbridge (Series 1-3 and current) Harry was amongst TOWIE's founding members and has remained a legendary fixture of the programme to this day due to his extravagant character and mischievous quips. The personality stepped away from the programme before making a short comeback in the 2014 series and is presently part of the lineup after returning permanently in 2022. Sam Faiers (Series 1-11) Sam Faiers, a key figure in the inaugural episode of TOWIE, was at the heart of many dramatic storylines and rollercoaster romances. Initially, she was entangled with Mark Wright, despite his on-again off-again relationship with Lauren Goodger. In the second series, Sam kindled a romance with Joey Essex, leading to their engagement in the eighth series. In March 2014, Sam announced her temporary departure from TOWIE after the conclusion of its eleventh series, due to her diagnosis with Crohn's disease. She later starred in The Mummy Diaries on ITVBe alongside her sister Billie and their families, but left the show in 2021. The reality star is also a mother to Paul, eight, Rosie, six, and Edward, two, whom she shares with her boyfriend Paul Knightley. She co-founded Revive Collagen and resides in Hertfordshire. Billie Faiers (Series 2-18) Following in her sister's footsteps, Billie joined the TOWIE cast in the second series. Unlike her sister, she wasn't involved in any romantic storylines, but often found herself in the midst of heated arguments. After making a significant name for herself and establishing a personal brand, Billie decided to leave the reality show after five years to focus on her family and other business ventures. Billie has been married to Greg Shepherd since 2019, and they have three children together. She frequently posts pictures of her family holidays, snaps of her beautiful home, and updates on her career, including her upcoming reality TV school with sister Sam. Joey Essex (Series 1-10) Joey Essex, a regular on the reality TV circuit, has appeared in numerous shows since his TOWIE days. His credits include I'm a Celeb, Love Island, Celebs Go Dating, and Dancing on Ice, to name just a few. He's also been linked with a string of famous faces, including Love Island's Jessy Potts and Grace Jackson, as well as Stephanie Pratt from Celebs Go Dating. Currently, Joey is partnering with Amazon and attending a host of exclusive events. Lucy Mecklenburgh (Series 1-10) Lucy Mecklenburgh not only won over viewers during her time on TOWIE but also captured the hearts of Mark and later Mario on the show. She continues to be a force to be reckoned with, enjoying a highly successful career. Since leaving TOWIE, Lucy has collaborated with brands like Very and PrettyLittleThing. She also runs her own company, RWL, which promotes women's health and happiness through exercise. In her personal life, Lucy is engaged to actor Ryan Thomas, and they have two children together. The couple frequently share affectionate posts on Instagram, including recent snaps from their stunning holiday to St Kitts. James 'Arg' Argent (series 1-19 and 21-23) Arg became a household name after appearing on the reality show in 2010 with then-girlfriend Lydia Bright. Following his initial split from Lydia, he had an on-again, off-again relationship with Gemma Collins. Between 2013 and 2015, Gemma was in a relationship with newcomer Rami Hawash, while Arg rekindled his romance with Lydia. In October 2014, Argent was temporarily suspended from The Only Way Is Essex due to a failed drugs test. He made a comeback to the series but exited in 2018. After his stint on TOWIE, Arg and Gemma continued their tumultuous relationship until it ended abruptly when she received a string of distressing text messages from him. Arg has also battled with body image issues and in 2021 he revealed that he had undergone gastric sleeve surgery. Last year, he introduced his new girlfriend Nicoline Artursson to the public before making a one-off return to TOWIE for the Christmas special. He's now split with Nicoline following an incident in Spain when he pushed his now ex-girlfriend down a flight of stairs, causing the injuries, reported the Mirror earlier this year. He admitted his crime at a court in Spain where he received a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order. Lydia Bright (Series 1-9 and 11-20) Lydia catapulted to fame as part of the original cast of The Only Way is Essex in 2010. She became renowned for her turbulent relationship with fellow cast member James 'Arg' Argent. Lydia and Arg's relationship history extends even beyond TOWIE as they have been in an on-and-off relationship since their teenage years. However, after his infidelity and drug use, Lydia decided to end things. In August 2019, Lydia announced that she was expecting a baby. Loretta, born in March 2020, is Lydia's first child with her ex-partner Lee Cronin. In 2024, Lydia introduced her new boyfriend Ben Davies to the public, but confirmed she was single again by the end of the year. Chloe Sims (Series 1-23) Chloe Sims, one of the longest-serving cast members of The Only Way Is Essex, left the show in 2022 along with her sisters Frankie and Demi Sims following off-camera 'disagreements'. The rumours were confirmed when Chloe announced in July 2022 that she and her sisters would be leaving TOWIE to start their own show on OnlyFans TV, titled House Of Sims. Her brother, former TOWIE star Charlie Sims, and his fiancée Georgia Shults are also part of the new venture. Chloe is currently living it up in LA and was recently linked romantically to Lionel Richie's son. Lauren Goodger (Series 1-6 and 16-19) Lauren was a TOWIE OG and during the first season she was in a relationship with Mark Wright before they split in 2012 after dating for 10 years. She was on the show on and off for a few seasons before returning properly in 2024. She welcomed her daughter Larose into the world in 2021 with then-boyfriend Charles Drury. Lauren sadly lost her second daughter shortly after giving birth and has since split from Charles. The Only Way is Essex will be back on Sunday, 17th August on ITV2 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The Only Way Is Essex signs up OG star's BROTHER for new series
It's not the first time the siblings have appeared on TV together shut up The Only Way Is Essex signs up OG star's BROTHER for new series Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE brother of an OG Towie castmember will make his debut on the upcoming series, The Sun can exclusively reveal. Towie will return for series 35 in autumn when the show moves back to its original channel ITV2 following the closure of ITVBe. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Amy Childs' brother Billy will appear in the upcoming series of Towie Credit: Channel 5 3 He previously starred on her show It's All About Amy Credit: Channel 5 3 Amy has teased fans over what they can expect from the new series Credit: MEGA And that's not the only change as Amy Childs' brother Billy has joined the cast. An insider told The Sun: 'Over the last 15 years, Towie has always featured the cast's family and friends. 'The cast and producers are happy that Amy's brother has featured in the upcoming series.' Fans of Amy - who was one of the original stars of Towie when it debuted in 2010 - will remember Billy's appearance in her spin-off reality show It's All About Amy. The series, which aired on Channel 5 in 2011, featured him working on their family flower stall in Romford with dad Billy. Billy Junior was also a keen singer at the time and one of the scenes from It's All About Amy showed his disappointment when she was unable to attend one of his gigs in a local pub. Meanwhile Amy, who is engaged to boyfriend Billy Delbosq, has teased fans about what else they can expect from the new series. Speaking at a recent ITV launch, she said: "I think for the show, I think people absolutely love it. Everyone's got a bit of everything in it. Drama, fun," Amy said. "I think for me, I'm not really involved with the drama. "I don't like drama. How many kids have I got? Four kids. Amy Childs shows off huge new pool at £1.7m Essex mansion and strips off to black bikini after sparking concern with weight loss "I'm not involved in any drama. I love it. I love filming. I was there from day one, I'm back. "I came back five years ago, it was the best thing I ever did. I'm looking forward to everyone seeing it."
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Amy Childs hits back at cruel body shamers after ‘awful' trolling over weight loss as she poses in skimpy swimwear
AMY Childs has hit back at cruel body shamers following 'awful' trolling over her weight loss. The Towie star, 34, has 4 Amy Childs has hit back at trolling over her weight loss Credit: Instagram / @amychilds1990 4 Fans have been left concerned and worried about her Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Amy is well-known for her long-running stint on TOWIE Credit: Instagram / amychilds1990 Taking to Instagram, Amy shared a short clip of her striking poses in swimwear. She captioned: "I wasn't going to post this, as I have been having such awful comments about my weight… "I just want to come away be happy and feel amazing, I need to learn to love myself again. "I have a long way to go and I definitely need to put on some weight but I will get there, positive vibes please." Read more on Amy Childs Amy's comments section was soon divided over Another added: "Omg this is not a good look hun you need to put some weight straight back on." A third shared: "Sorry this isn't a good video to be posting... take care x." While a fourth chimed in: "You have a lovely face but you look unwell, you need to put on some weight." Most read in Celebrity Some fans praised Amy for her weight loss, as one commented: "Absolutely stunning." Another added: "You look beautiful Amy." Towie star Amy Childs sparks backlash as she shows off her massive weight loss The reality legend's thin frame Amy shared snaps to celebrate her upcoming 35th birthday - but they received more concerned comments from her followers. In May, Amy finally opened up about Speaking to 'I'm going through so much at the minute that the "I worry about my mum constantly. She's very emotional – '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, Who is Amy Childs? Amy Childs was born June 7, 1990, and is a reality star, model, businesswoman and fashion designer. She shot to fame in 2010 by appearing in ITV2's reality TV show She became known for her ditsy, likeable personality and briefly dated fellow cast member Kirk Norcoss. A particularly memorable scene involved her "vajazzling" Sam Faiers in a barbie pink-coloured salon. She left the show in 2011 and took part in Celebrity Big Brother, finishing fourth. She also took part in a fly-on-the-wall documentary, It's All About Amy on Channel 5. Two years later she competed in She is now said to be worth around However, she did add: "I did try the jab, but just once about 18 months ago. 'It made me so, so ill. I injected myself and literally a few hours later I threw up three, four times. I've never had sickness like it. "The nausea stayed with me for three days. And it scared me so I stopped immediately. "It doesn't agree with everybody and it obviously didn't agree with me at all.' 4 Amy with her partner Billy DelBosq Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Amy Child's sparks concern as she continues to show off weight loss as she celebrates her birthday in slinky dress
The former TOWIE star opened up about her weight loss last month WORRIED FANS Amy Child's sparks concern as she continues to show off weight loss as she celebrates her birthday in slinky dress Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMY Childs has sparked concern over her thin frame once again following the backlash she sparked from her recent weight loss. Towie legend Amy, 34, has left fans worried for her health because of her shrinking frame - and now, in snaps shared to commemorate her 35th birthday, she has sparked backlash once again. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Amy looked amazing in a snap shared to commemorate her 35th birthday Credit: Instagram / amychilds1990 4 Amy has recently lost a lot of weight Credit: Getty 4 She looks very different Credit: Getty Sharing some glamorous photos from her 35th birthday celebrations, Amy showed off her figure in a stunning yellow dress. The dress, which had a plunging neckline, was made from a crochet material and had frilly detailing on the straps. Amy's slender figure was on full display, with her slender arms visible. Posing while sitting on a chair at a lavish eatery, Amy pouted while holding a flute filled with fizz. Reacting to the snaps she shared, fans were seemingly quite concerned. One person said: "She's a real babe. But wow she looks to thin." Another added: "I love you amy but you are so thin now please take care of yourself." "No more weight loss bad for Yr [heart emoji]," said a third. A fourth then wrote: "Too skinny make you look old." While someone else penned: "Scary for all the young girls seeing this as a role model and what they strive to look like." Amy Childs and fiance Billy DelBosq send defiant message as they celebrate her birthday amid rocky patch rumours and cancelled wedding But though there were many comments sparking concern over Amy's appearance, some fans were praising her for her weight loss. "Amy you look stunning. How did you lose your weight ???" asked one person. While others swooned over her beauty. But Amy was recently forced to put any "fat jab" rumours to bed after fans speculated she might be using Ozempic to achieve her thin frame. Who is Amy Childs? Amy Childs was born June 7, 1990, and is a reality star, model, businesswoman and fashion designer. She shot to fame in 2010 by appearing in ITV2's reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex. She became known for her ditsy, likeable personality and briefly dated fellow cast member Kirk Norcoss. A particularly memorable scene involved her "vajazzling" Sam Faiers in a barbie pink-coloured salon. She left the show in 2011 and took part in Celebrity Big Brother, finishing fourth. She also took part in a fly-on-the-wall documentary, It's All About Amy on Channel 5. Two years later she competed in Channel 4's daredevil show The Jump and was the second person to be eliminated. She is now said to be worth around £5million through her fashion and beauty products. In May, Amy finally opened 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. '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." However, she did add: "I did try the jab, but just once about 18 months ago. 'It made me so, so ill. I injected myself and literally a few hours later I threw up three, four times. I've never had sickness like it. The nausea stayed with me for three days. "And it scared me so I stopped immediately. "It doesn't agree with everybody and it obviously didn't agree with me at all.'
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Amy Child's sparks concern as she continues to show off weight loss as she celebrates her birthday in slinky dress
AMY Childs has sparked concern over her thin frame once again following the backlash she sparked from her recent weight loss. Towie legend Amy, 34, has left fans worried for her health because of her 4 Amy looked amazing in a snap shared to commemorate her 35th birthday Credit: Instagram / amychilds1990 4 Amy has recently lost a lot of weight Credit: Getty 4 She looks very different Credit: Getty Sharing some glamorous photos from her 35th birthday celebrations, Amy showed off her figure in a stunning yellow dress. The dress, which had a plunging neckline, was made from a crochet material and had frilly detailing on the straps. Amy's slender figure was on full display, with her slender arms visible. Posing while sitting on a chair at a lavish eatery, Amy pouted while holding a flute filled with fizz. Read More about Amy Childs Reacting to the snaps she shared, fans were seemingly quite concerned. One person said: "She's a real babe. But wow she looks to thin." Another added: "I love you amy but you are so thin now please take care of yourself." "No more weight loss bad for Yr [heart emoji]," said a third. Most read in TV A fourth then wrote: "Too skinny make you look old." While someone else penned: "Scary for all the young girls seeing this as a role model and what they strive to look like." Amy Childs and fiance Billy DelBosq send defiant message as they celebrate her birthday amid rocky patch rumours and cancelled wedding But though there were many comments sparking concern over Amy's appearance, some fans were praising her for her weight loss. "Amy you look stunning. How did you lose your weight ???" asked one person. While others swooned over her beauty. But Amy was recently forced to put any "fat jab" rumours to bed after fans speculated she might be using Ozempic to achieve her thin frame. Who is Amy Childs? Amy Childs was born June 7, 1990, and is a reality star, model, businesswoman and fashion designer. She shot to fame in 2010 by appearing in ITV2's reality TV show She became known for her ditsy, likeable personality and briefly dated fellow cast member Kirk Norcoss. A particularly memorable scene involved her "vajazzling" Sam Faiers in a barbie pink-coloured salon. She left the show in 2011 and took part in Celebrity Big Brother, finishing fourth. She also took part in a fly-on-the-wall documentary, It's All About Amy on Channel 5. Two years later she competed in She is now said to be worth around In May, Amy finally opened up about Speaking to 'I'm going through so much at the minute that the weight has fallen off me. I worry about my mum constantly. '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 However, she did add: "I did try the jab, but just once about 18 months ago. 'It made me so, so ill. I injected myself and literally a few hours later I threw up three, four times. I've never had sickness like it. The nausea stayed with me for three days. "And it scared me so I stopped immediately. "It doesn't agree with everybody and it obviously didn't agree with me at all.' 4 Amy's appearance has changed drastically recently Credit: Getty
