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Who is Towie star Demi Sims and what has she said about her sexuality?

DEMI Sims shocked Towie fans when she kicked off a surprising relationship with Megan Barton Hanson on E4's Celebs Go Dating.

While she was meant to find love with a member of the public, it's her romance with a former Islander that's left everybody talking. Here's what you need to know.

 Demi Sims is one of the stars hoping to find love on Celebs Go Dating
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Demi Sims is one of the stars hoping to find love on Celebs Go DatingCredit: Rachel Joseph/ Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way. This pictur

Who is Demi Sims and how did she find fame?

Demi is the younger sister to Towie's Chloe and Charlie Sims.

She currently works as a make-up artist and brand ambassador and showcases her work on her Instagram page.

She also has another sister called Frankie Sims and she is the cousin of Frankie and Joey Essex.

Demi joined Towie on November 11, 2018.

 Demi Sims has since become a regular on ITV2's TOWIE
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Demi Sims has since become a regular on ITV2's TOWIE

When will Demi appear on Celebs Go Dating?

Demi joined the star dating agency for series 7 along with the likes of Love Island alums Jack Fincham and Megan Barton-Hanson, Towie star Lauren Goodger and Blue singer Lee Ryan.

The E4 series premiered on Monday, August 5, 2019 on E4 at 9pm.

 Megan and Demi went public with their relationship at an ITV summer bash on July 17
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Megan and Demi went public with their relationship at an ITV summer bash on July 17Credit: Splash News

Is Demi dating Megan Barton-Hanson?

Shortly after having met on E4's Celebs Go Dating, Demi started dating Love Island's Megan Barton Hanson.

The pair went public with their blossoming romance at the ITV summer party on July 17, with a source explaining that while they had both hoped to find love with a non-celebrity, the TV stars were instantly attracted to one another.

"Megan and Demi met on the show and have been dating ever since," one insider told The Sun Online.

"It’s really serious. They like each other a lot and it’s the real deal.

 Demi groped Megan's bum as they fooled around at the event
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Demi groped Megan's bum as they fooled around at the event

"Of course it’s not the ideal scenario for the Celebs Go Dating bosses as the celebrities aren’t meant to date each other, but it’s happened and they’re not hiding it."

Later on in the night, Demi had taken to her official Instagram page, sharing videos of herself groping Megan - it was pretty clear that the doting couple were not trying to hide their relationship any longer.

Interestingly enough, Demi and Megan's time on Celebs Go Dating hadn't even aired yet, but it appeared fans has already learned the outcome.

Megan came out as bisexual in June - right before her partake in the dating show was confirmed by the network.

 

 Demi first appeared on the famous reality TV programme in 2014
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Demi first appeared on the famous reality TV programme in 2014Credit: ITV

What happened with Demi on TOWIE?

Demi joined Towie on November 11, 2018.

She's also been confirmed to make an appearance in the next series.

Demi originally made an appearance on the show in 2014 during an episode in series 12.

During her appearance on Towie, on November 11, she told pals Pete Wicks and Bobby Norris she was single and looking for men and women.

And in the following series, fans are expected to see her have a female love interest in a TOWIE first.

A TV source said: “As she said, she’s single but looking at what's out there. They want to try and set her up on the show.

“She goes full time in the show from February when they start filming again.”

Demi Sims pinches Megan Barton Hanson's bum as it's revealed pair are dating after meeting on Celebs Go Dating
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