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A BRAND new Towie cast member has been revealed today, as the stars of the show gathered in Essex to film the new series.

It comes just after the ITVBe reality show's beloved couple Harry Derbidge and Joe Blackman split, leaving fans heartbroken.

Freddie Bentley's nan has joined Towie and has been spotted filming the show
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Freddie Bentley's nan has joined Towie and has been spotted filming the showCredit: Raw Image Ltd
Edna was spotted having lunch with Freddie and his Towie friends as they filmed the show
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Edna was spotted having lunch with Freddie and his Towie friends as they filmed the showCredit: Raw Image Ltd
Freddie and his nan settled into lunch with the girls
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Freddie and his nan settled into lunch with the girlsCredit: Raw Image Ltd
Today's filming came after Harry Derbidge and Joe Blackman revealed they had split
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Today's filming came after Harry Derbidge and Joe Blackman revealed they had splitCredit: Instagram

But today the cast got back together to shoot more episodes of Towie.

Spotted out and about, having a lunch and a gossip were fan favourites like Freddie Bentley, Saffron Lempriere, Danni Imbert, and Ella Rae Wise.

Joining them today was a brand new cast member who has already fitted in well with the group.

Today, Freddie introduced his beloved nan Edna to Towie, and she was seen filming with his friends.

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The fivesome were all spotted chatting as they enjoyed some lunch and shot a new episode of the hit show.

Over the years, cast members' grans on Towie have always been a big hit.

Who can forget Mark Wright's beloved Nanny Pat, who was a huge fan favourite before she sadly passed away in 2016.

Meanwhile, according to a source, today's filming saw the cast gossip about Harry and Joe's breakup.

The couple split after Harry found messages between the Joe nd his best friend Junaid.

A source told The Sun that he was furious when he found out and the pair had a blazing row.

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“Harry found messages between Joe and Junaid and it led to a huge argument and them splitting," the insider revealed.

Joe and Junaid were spotted enjoying dates since they returned to Essex and have grown closer following the Cyprus trip.

They continued: ";Since then Joe and Junaid have been spending lots of time together.

“They been spotted on dates around Essex and staying at each others, so it was only a matter of time before things erupt with Harry."

Edna has already fitted in well with the cast
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Edna has already fitted in well with the castCredit: Raw Image Ltd
Saffron was also at lunch with Freddie and his nan today
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Saffron was also at lunch with Freddie and his nan todayCredit: Raw Image Ltd
Ella Rae Wise looked happy as she filmed Towie
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Ella Rae Wise looked happy as she filmed TowieCredit: Raw Image Ltd

Harry previously revealed he and Joe - who has a son from a previous relationship - had started planning their wedding and had even discussed having more children.

Speaking to , he said: "He has moved in and we live together now... it’s going really good. We talk about loads of things.

";We have planned our futures and I know that will be me forever.

"We want to have kids one day and get married. 

Edna gave Towie star Dani Imbert a kiss as they all settled into lunch
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Edna gave Towie star Dani Imbert a kiss as they all settled into lunchCredit: Raw Image Ltd

"We will just run away to Vegas. We will see Elvis Presley and do it.

"Me and Joe always talk about a Vegas wedding and about surrogacy. If we never worked out, I would be so sad."

The storyline will play out for viewers later this year, as cast members are forced to take sides.

“It’s likely to be a huge storyline on the show – and everyone will be very divided over it," the insider said.

"It’s very out the blue and frankly shocking to most of them.”

Harry's cousin Amy Childs, 34, has waded into the argument to defend him.

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She also unfollowed Joe and Junaid on Instagram.

But it looks like there's no love lost as Joe has also hit the unfollow button on Amy's profile.

Harry was said to be heartbroken by the split
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Harry was said to be heartbroken by the splitCredit: Getty
Harry discovered messages between Joe and ̉̉Junaid
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Harry discovered messages between Joe and ̉̉JunaidCredit: Getty
Joe has since moved on with Junaid, who was Harry's best pal
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Joe has since moved on with Junaid, who was Harry's best palCredit: ITV
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