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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it
THE Only Way Is Essex will be getting a Christmas special again this year after its huge success last series. The ITV2 show will air season 36 this autumn, followed by a festive spin-off towards the end of the year. Advertisement 5 Towie will be getting a festive episode this year Credit: ITV 5 Bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama from last Christmas special Credit: ITV 5 The festive spin-off has always been a favourite for Towie fans Credit: ITV The Christmas special has not always been guaranteed, but after last year's explosive dinner party, bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama and meltdowns. A source told The Sun: "In the past, the show has skipped the festive episodes for a few years, but it recently returned and has been on a series by series basis. "They review it each year and decide - it comes down to a lot of stuff, including budgets and also how much good footage they get while shooting the previous series. "At the moment, as everyone knows, cash is quite tight at ITV and they have made some big cutbacks across the board, including, most famously, across ITV Daytime. Advertisement READ MORE ON TOWIE "But Towie is still a flagship show for ITV2 and bosses have decided to do another Christmas special. "The latest series they shot is really juicy and they are thrilled with it, so they definitely want to capture more drama to go out over the party season." The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment Towie bosses are set to share the official announcement closer to the time - but it is said to be full steam ahead. Advertisement Most read in News TV The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment. The new series will feature Celebrity Big Brother star Ella Rae Wise's reunion with Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar since their split. Towie's Dan Edgar makes shock confession over Ella Rae Wise romance after she breaks down in tears in CBB over split Fans will also get to see Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman take the next step in their relationship. But viewers will have to wait a little longer before they see Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq walk down the aisle, after she announced that she was postponing her wedding until next year. Advertisement With , the programme is returning to its original home on ITV2 from Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it Advertisement A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe. "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. Advertisement "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. An insider said at the time: "ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. "ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn." Advertisement 5 The festive special has not always been guaranteed over the years Credit: ITV 5 Towie is set to return this autumn and it's set to be 'really juicy' Credit: ITV
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it
Towie fans will be getting an extra helping of the show each week GIVE US MORE ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Only Way Is Essex will be getting a Christmas special again this year after its huge success last series. The ITV2 show will air season 36 this autumn, followed by a festive spin-off towards the end of the year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Towie will be getting a festive episode this year Credit: ITV 5 Bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama from last Christmas special Credit: ITV 5 The festive spin-off has always been a favourite for Towie fans Credit: ITV The Christmas special has not always been guaranteed, but after last year's explosive dinner party, bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama and meltdowns. A source told The Sun: "In the past, the show has skipped the festive episodes for a few years, but it recently returned and has been on a series by series basis. "They review it each year and decide - it comes down to a lot of stuff, including budgets and also how much good footage they get while shooting the previous series. "At the moment, as everyone knows, cash is quite tight at ITV and they have made some big cutbacks across the board, including, most famously, across ITV Daytime. "But Towie is still a flagship show for ITV2 and bosses have decided to do another Christmas special. "The latest series they shot is really juicy and they are thrilled with it, so they definitely want to capture more drama to go out over the party season." The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment Towie bosses are set to share the official announcement closer to the time - but it is said to be full steam ahead. The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment. The new series will feature Celebrity Big Brother star Ella Rae Wise's reunion with Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar since their split. Towie's Dan Edgar makes shock confession over Ella Rae Wise romance after she breaks down in tears in CBB over split Fans will also get to see Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman take the next step in their relationship. But viewers will have to wait a little longer before they see Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq walk down the aisle, after she announced that she was postponing her wedding until next year. With ITVBe now closing, the programme is returning to its original home on ITV2 from Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it reverted to one episode per week back in 2018. A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe. "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. An insider said at the time: "ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. "ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn." 5 The festive special has not always been guaranteed over the years Credit: ITV
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett get married for a second time as they say ‘I do' in stunning outdoor wedding
take two Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett get married for a second time as they say 'I do' in stunning outdoor wedding Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Only Way Is Essex lovebirds Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett have had a second wedding. The reality TV stars put on a lavish event on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Friday, which also marked Georgia's 34th birthday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett have had a second wedding ceremony Credit: Instagram/@georgiakousoulou 3 The couple first met while filming Towie Credit: Instagram They first tied the knot in 2023 in an understated ceremony, but finally got to have their "dream wedding." "Our Dream wedding finally happened," they posted to Instagram alongside two photos from their outdoor ceremony. "Best day of our lives. Surrounded by so much love. Can not wait to get all of our pictures & videos back to show you how incredible it was & you'll be able to watch it all." Georgia looked stunning in an embellished white gown complete with a thigh-high split and which she paired with a strappy pair of silver stilletos. Tommy opted for a sand coloured suit and open white shirt for his big days. They married at an opulent Spanish villa and said 'I do' under a canopy of red flowers. The couple's two children, Brody, four, and Gigi, seven months were in attendance as were plenty of their Towie friends. Some of the other reality stars to be at their nuptials included, Chloe Ross, Sam Mucklow and Danielle Armstrong. Their friends gushed over the stunning ceremony in the comments section of Georgia's Instagram post. "No words!! Still speechless.. everything was perfect from start to finish. Wedding of the year! You looked breathtaking. Thank you for letting us be part of the day.. love you so bloody much 🤍 ROUND 2 BABY!!!!!" wrote hairdresser Amber Dowding. Inside Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou's luxury family holiday to Mallorca Danielle Armstrong added: "Literally the best wedding EVER!!! Love you guys congratulations 🥂 Round 2 later." Wedding planner, Johanna Lane commented: "My gorgeous friends & the best bride & groom ever 🙌 What a day." Georgia previously opened up to The Sun about the couple's first wedding. ecember 2023 was a much more low-key affair and ended with a humble Chinese takeaway. "We came back to mine and had a Chinese. It was unreal. It is so me and Tommy," she said. "I literally got back, got my PJs on straight away and we had a Chinese." She added: "The best bit about it was that we hired tables. So we had a top table…And we all just stuffed our faces with Chinese … it was actually brilliant. So good."
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett get married for a second time as they say ‘I do' in stunning outdoor wedding
THE Only Way Is Essex lovebirds Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett have had a second wedding. The reality TV stars put on a 3 Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett have had a second wedding ceremony Credit: Instagram/@georgiakousoulou 3 The couple first met while filming Towie Credit: Instagram They first "Our Dream wedding finally happened," they posted to Instagram alongside two photos from their outdoor ceremony. "Best day of our lives. Surrounded by so much love. Can not wait to get all of our pictures & videos back to show you how incredible it was & you'll be able to watch it all." georgia kousoulou Tommy opted for a sand coloured suit and open white shirt for his big days. They married at an opulent Spanish villa and said 'I do' under a canopy of red flowers. The couple's two children, Brody, four, and Gigi, seven months were in attendance as were plenty of their Towie friends. Some of the other reality stars to be at their nuptials included, Chloe Ross, Sam Mucklow and Danielle Armstrong. Most read in Showbiz Their friends gushed over the stunning ceremony in the comments section of Georgia's Instagram post. "No words!! Still speechless.. everything was perfect from start to finish. Wedding of the year! You looked breathtaking. Thank you for letting us be part of the day.. love you so bloody much 🤍 ROUND 2 BABY!!!!!" wrote hairdresser Amber Dowding. Inside Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou's luxury family holiday to Mallorca Danielle Armstrong added: "Literally the best wedding EVER!!! Love you guys congratulations 🥂 Round 2 later." Wedding planner, Johanna Lane commented: "My gorgeous friends & the best bride & groom ever 🙌 What a day." Georgia previously opened up to The Sun about the couple's first wedding. ecember 2023 was a much more low-key affair and ended with a humble Chinese takeaway. "We came back to mine and had a Chinese. It was unreal. It is so me and Tommy," she said. "I literally got back, got my PJs on straight away and we had a Chinese." She added: "The best bit about it was that we hired tables. So we had a top table…And we all just stuffed our faces with Chinese … it was actually brilliant. So good." 3 They are parents to Brody, four, and Gigi, seven months Credit: Social media - Refer to source
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Towie star in heartbreaking secret split from boyfriend after cheating row on ITVBe show
It's been a rocky year for this star when it comes to love secret split Towie star in heartbreaking secret split from boyfriend after cheating row on ITVBe show Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Only Way Is Essex's Harry Derbidge has revealed he's secretly suffered another heartbreaking relationship split. Harry, 31, has quietly parted ways with Australian hairdresser Jam Gaud after a romantic fling with him. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Harry Derbidge has revealed he has secretly split from his boyfriend Credit: instagram/@towie 6 The Towie star started dating Aussie tattooist Jam Gaud last year Credit: Instagram/ 6 Harry has described himself as 'very single' to fans Tattooed Aussie Jam confirmed his romance with Harry last year with a series of loved-up photos. Just months earlier, Harry had broken up with Joe Blackman - who then moved on with his former best friend Junaid Ahmed. Confirming the relationship, Jam had snapped a selfie as he kissed Harry in a lift, while also sharing a picture of them holding hands. But sadly, Harry has now confirmed their relationship has come to an end. In a Q&A with fans on Instagram, Harry was asked: "Single? Taken? Situationship?" Harry replied: "Very single haha!" The Sun revealed in December that Harry had started dating Jam after jetting to Australia. A source told us at the time: "Harry and Jam have been dating for a few months, he's really happy and he's got his family approval, including his cousin Amy Childs. "His Towie co-stars are chuffed that he's found love again. "They're enjoying some time in Australia together, where Jam is from. They've been going on dates over there and are very loved-up. Towie's Harry Derbidge takes swipe at ex as he finally discovers Joe 'cheated' on him in emotional showdown "Harry is looking forward to the future after the whole Towie saga and split from Joe and wants to put that behind him. "He has healed now and is looking forward to what the future holds." In March, Harry was caught snogging his Towie co-star Freddie Bentley during the cast's trip to Bali. His relationship with Jam, meanwhile, had come just months after his bitter break-up with Joe Blackman. The couple had begun dating in 2023 and their relationship played out on telly screens in Towie. Harry Derbidge's relationship history Harry Derbidge is a Towie OG, having joined the ITV reality show when he was just 16 in 2010. In late 2013, Harry was linked to his Towie co-star Bobby Norris and they began dating in January 2014. The couple's relationship only lasted six months, with them splitting amid rumours Harry had cheated with an ex-boyfriend while in Tenerife. In 2017, Harry began dating Dean Rowland and things quickly got serious. The couple got engaged but were forced to cancel their wedding twice due to the coronavirus pandemic. Harry and Dean even confirmed they had begun the adoption process in 2019, as they were keen to have children. But this was also held up by lockdown and eventually the couple split in October 2021. Dean confirmed on social media at the time: "It's with a really heavy heart and absolute anxiety that I'm sharing this with you all." He added: "There are no secret nor salacious events at the root of decision- just two best friends realising it's time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives possible." In early 2023, Harry enjoyed a brief fling with Junaid Ahmed. However, they quickly decided they were better off as friends. In July that year, Harry revealed he had moved on with a cryptic photo of his hand on a mystery man's leg. It was later revealed to be Joe Blackman, who made his Towie debut as Harry's boyfriend two months later. Harry and Joe dated for two years and even planned to tie the knot in Las Vegas. But in August last year, they split. Weeks later, Harry was left heartbroken as it was revealed Joe had started dating Junaid. In December 2024, Harry started dating Australian hairdresser Jam Gaud. He was caught snogging Towie co-star Freddie Bentley in March 2025 and confirmed he had secretly split with Jam in June. However, in August last year The Sun exclusively revealed how Harry and Joe had gone their separate ways, just weeks after vowing to marry in Las Vegas. Then days later, we reported that Joe had moved on with Harry's best mate Junaid Ahmed, which left Harry heartbroken. Dani Imbert later told Harry that Joe had "cheated" with Junaid before they had officially broken up. The drama went on to play out in the ITVBe show. In May this year, Junaid revealed he and Joe had taken the next step in their relationship by moving in together. In a statement to The Sun, Junaid said; "So excited for this new journey for myself and Joe.. our dream Essex home.. we've been looking for a while now and ready to start this new chapter." 6 Jam had been given approval by Harry's loved ones Credit: Instagram/ 6 The relationship came after his split with Joe Blackman
