The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) stars are once again in the spotlight, but this time it’s not just for their glamorous lifestyles and Essex escapades. Following a fiery season finale, Harry Derbidge, his boyfriend Joe Blackman, and newcomer Freddie Bentley have taken their on-screen drama to social media, engaging in a series of sharp exchanges that have left fans buzzing.
A Birthday Bash Gone Wrong
The drama began at Harry Derbidge’s 30th birthday party, which turned from a joyous celebration into a battleground. The tension, simmering throughout the series, reached its boiling point when Harry accused Ella Rae Wise of ruining his birthday bash, The Sun writes. The feud, which had its roots in the series-long love triangle involving Ella, Dan Edgar, and Amber Turner, was brought to a head at the party.
Harry, upset by Ella’s presence, told her bluntly, “You can go now because you’ve ruined my birthday again.” This comment ignited a heated exchange, with Dani Imbert attempting to mediate, urging, “You need to make up…this is ridiculous.” However, the situation quickly escalated when Freddie Bentley jumped to Ella’s defense.
Social Media Swipes
After the explosive showdown, the drama spilled onto social media. Harry and Joe didn’t hold back, mocking Freddie’s fashion choices. Harry posted a picture of Joe enjoying a glass of wine with a gif of a woman waving pom poms, captioning it, “Love you my little pom pom.” This was a thinly veiled jab at Freddie’s distinctive black shirt with elaborate puff sleeves, worn in the final episode.
Freddie, known for his quick wit, responded in a Q&A session celebrating the end of his first TOWIE series. When asked about the pom pom comment, he replied, “I suppose so, but to be honest I kind of like it, it’s got a ring to it. Shame they weren’t quick enough to think of it on their toes when we were filming six weeks ago.”
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The Fallout Continues
The on-screen feud, which saw Freddie confronting Harry and Joe in a dramatic showdown, continued to reverberate off-screen. During the party, Freddie had lashed out at Harry and Joe, defending Ella with a fierce, “What do you mean get out…you f* get out. You’re f* leary. Don’t f*** pipe up.” Joe’s retort, “Go fight someone else’s battle. F off, get out,” only intensified the row.
The situation required intervention from other cast members. Elma Pazar and Jordan Brook tried to calm things down, with Jordan telling an emotional Harry, “You’re a bigger person, it’s your birthday, don’t worry.” But the damage was done, and Harry left in tears, lamenting, “I’m being punished for being friends with these girls. I just want to go home.”
A Broken Bond
The animosity between Harry and Ella traces back to a pivotal moment in the series. During a cast trip to Bali, Ella and Dan Edgar’s hookup was exposed by Harry to Amber Turner and her clique, known as the “girl band,” which includes Chloe Meadows and Courtney Green. This betrayal shattered the trust between Harry and Ella, leading to their estrangement and setting the stage for the dramatic season finale.
As the new season looms, fans are left wondering if these fractured relationships can be mended or if the drama will continue to unfold both on and off screen. For now, the TOWIE stars remain at war, their savage social media swipes serving as the latest battleground in this ongoing saga.
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