Meet The Only Way Is Essex’s ‘secret’ family members you don’t see on screen
THEY are the unsung heroes of one of the biggest reality shows on TV.
The brothers, sisters, and children of The Only Way Is Essex stars, who have been quietly cheering on their famous relatives in the background.
Rarely seen on TV, they prefer to shy away from the limelight.
Meet The Only Way Is Essex’s "secret'' family members you don't see on screen.
Chloe Sims' daughter Madison
It's no secret that Chloe Sims, 38, totally dotes on her daughter Madison, her only child with her ex-partner Matthew.
In the early days of Towie she made the decision to keep her sweet daughter out of the limelight.
Over the years, she has treated viewers by allowing Madison to make the odd cameo.
Now Madison is 15 years old, Chloe has made the decision to let viewers get to know her a little better.
Madison starred on TOWIE's Christmas special on ITVBe - The Only Way is Essexmas.
Madison was seen in the kitchen with her family, Chloe's sisters Demi, 22, and Frankie, 24, and their mum, Nanny Linda.
Megan McKenna’s brother Harry
She's the reality star turned popstar from the Essex clan.
Since starring in Towie, fans have got to know Megan McKenna's little sister Milly who she is extremely close to.
Her mum and dad have also appeared in the show to support their daughter.
However fans will be surprised to hear Celebrity X Factor winner Megan has a brother Harry, and he was in the audience to watch her win.
He quietly cheers her on in the background and supports his super-talented sister's ventures.
Megan introduced her followers to Harry as she wished him happy birthday.
She treated her fans to the shot on Instagram in 2017.
Needless to say, she adores him!
Georgia Kousoulou's sister Grace
They could be mistaken for twins.
Towie fans were shocked to discover Georgia Kousoulou had a lookalike younger sister a few years ago.
Grace looks just like her big sister, but with darker hair.
They both share a love of fashion and make-up, and have the same long softly curled locks.
Grace is gearing up to become an aunty.
She was so excited after Georgia and boyfriend Tommy Mallet announced they are expecting their first child.
She shared a video of the couple's big reveal on her Instagramstory on Thursday.
Grace said: "Can't get over this video. Makes me cry every time."
Olivia Attwood's sister Georgia
New star of Towie Olivia Attwood also has a sister called Georgia.
Georgia, who resembles Former Love Island contestant Olivia, but has darker hair.
She made a brief cameo in Towie in 2017.
Georgia made sure she was there to support her sister when she got in a row while she was on the ITV2 reality show.
Georgia wrote on Instagram at the time said: "Tonight's episode killed me. Proud of my sister saying it how it is and giving the boys a run for their money."
Georgia is an executive search consultant and a part-time model, who has more than 15,000 followers on Instagram.
Olivia recently supported her sister after she was admitted to hospital with a potentially fatal ovarian cyst.
It comes after Georgia was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2015.
Amy Childs' brother Billy
The queen of the vajazzle, no-one would have thought that Amy Childs has a brother too.
All fans knew about was her cousin Harry Derbridge.
She is very close to Harry and they share a passion for beauty.
They rejoined Towie together after the 10 Year anniversary special and Amy attended his stag do which was aired on the show with a male stripper.
But despite being in the limelight for a decade now, her brother Billy hasn't had much exposure.
Billy is said to be close to Amy, and made a brief appearance in her own short-lived reality series, It's All About Amy.
Amy has credited her family for being her rock as she raises her two children as a single mum.
She has now found love with a handsome chap named Tim.
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James Lock's sister Kelly and brother George
He's a big character, and who'd have known James Lock is from a big family too.
But behind the scenes and his bubbly and bolshy character, James is a family man and is close to his brother George and his sister Kelly.
George looks a lot like his older brother facially and their hair is similar.
His sister Kelly is blonde and looks like their mum.
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In the show James is dating stunning Yasmin Oukhellou, and fans have seen much of her family as James desperately tried to woo her back after time apart.
Now they are back on track, looks like it might not be long before Lockie's sister Kelly will be celebrating his big day.