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Who is Bobby Norris? Towie star and Gemma Collins’s best friend
BOBBY Norris is famous for being good pals with Gemma Collins as well as the rest of the TOWIE crew.
He has also starred on Celebs Go Dating and supported a range of animal charities – here's what you need to know about him...
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Who is Bobby Norris?
Bobby is a 32-year-old reality star most known for being a central character in ITVBe's smash-hit show The Only Way is Essex.
He has been a part of the show since its fourth series, and is often seen with his close gal pal Gemma Collins.
In 2014, he released his own fashion range - and has been known for his quirky style, making headlines in one-sided man speedos while on holiday several years ago.
Bobby is gay and openly discusses his sexuality on air and as a result, has been credited by viewers for helping them come to terms with their own sexual orientation.
He revealed last year that he wants to start a family, but added that he 'needs to find Mr Right' first.
At Christmas 2016, he revealed he had been helping his mum as she battled leukaemia - and she was finally on the road to recovery after finding a stem cell donor.
In 2018 he took part in Celebs on the Farm.
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Who has Bobby Norris dated?
Bobby has been a bit unlucky in love on the BAFTA award-winning show.
He has had a number of romantic partners but has struggled to maintain a long-term relationship.
When he first joined the show he formed a close friendship with Gemma Collins' ex Charlie King.
Sweet and friendly Charlie rebuffed Bobby's advances and started dating Danni Park-Dempsey, but their relationship didn't last and Charlie did eventually come out as gay.
In 2014, Bobby's luck looked like it was turning around as he was joined in series 12 by boyfriend, and Amy Childs' cousin, Harry Derbridge.
But their love was not set to last as he was found to be cheating on Bobby, who ended things.
After revealing that he wants to “better himself” in the hopes of landing a man, Bobby received a surprise offer from Labour politician Sarah Champion.
The Rotherham MP volunteered to let the reality star spend a day with her in Parliament to brush up on his politics.
During his appearance on Celebs Go Dating, Bobby appeared to find love with Jack, who he went on several dates with and the couple decided to be exclusive at the end of the series – but their romance sadly proved short-lived.
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What charities does Bobby support?
Bobby is an animal lover and often works for charities and causes to that effect.
However, in July 2016, Bobby was left gutted when his pet pooch Beau was mauled by another dog, leaving the pup with such extensive injuries he had to be put down.
He later held a funeral for the pup alongside Gemma Collins, Danielle Armstrong and Chloe Sims, and planted a tree in his memory.
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