Shock new Towie romance as two cast members hook up during filming for new series
TOWIE fans are in for a treat when the new series kicks off thanks to a blossoming new romance.
Two cast members have grown close while filming for the ITVBe show and we can reveal they are now officially an item.
Fans have been speculating that sparks are flying between Harry Derbidge and Junaid Ahmed - and they are right.
The Sun Online has learned that the lads hit it off over their "shared sense of humour" and could even take the next step in their relationship in the not too distant future.
A source said: "Harry and Junaid got together during filming for the new season of Towie and things are going really well.
"They are really into each other and their friends and family think they make a really cute couple.
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"They have a shared sense of humour and similar interests, so a lot of people think it's a surprise they didn't get together sooner."
The insider added: "Don't be shocked if they talk about moving in together sooner rather than later."
Harry and Junaid first raised eyebrows after enjoying a lunch date together in Essex.
The reality stars were pictured at The Royal Oak Brentwood less than a fortnight ago and Junaid shared the snap on Instagram.
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One fan asked: "Are you two a couple?"
Another simply questioned: "Together?"
While Junaid is relatively new to The Only Way Is Essex, Harry joined the cast as an original when he was just 16.
In 2014, he enjoyed a brief romance with his Towie co-star Bobby Norris. They hit the skids, however, when Harry was accused of cheating with his ex in Tenerife.
More recently, Harry was in a long-term relationship with Dean Rowland and the pair even went on to get engaged.
Harry called it quits in October 2021, though, amid assault claims.
Last year, the blonde reality star hooked up with Jackson Lonergan and thought he could be The One.
Harry told OK! in September: "He’s really shown me what true love is. I feel like I’m in a very good place."
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However, judging by his new relationship with Junaid, that is now over and he has already moved on to pastures new.
The new series of The Only Way Is Essex kicks off on Sunday March 26 on ITVBe/ ITVX.
