The Only Way Is Essex star revealed her Jessica Wright Footwear range for Autumn/Winter 2015

They say you can’t truly understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes – which means we’re about to get to know TOWIE’s Jessica Wright pretty darn well, as she’s just released her very own range of footwear!

Jess unveiled her debut shoe collection today, showing off her Autumn/Winter 2015 collection.

The collaboration with Lacey’s Footwear is set to go on sale Wednesday 19th August, with the first collection featuring 25 styles ranging from sophisticated court shoes to the perfect winter boot.

It’s a purse-friendly collection too, with prices ranging from an affordable £54 through to £70 – that girl sure knows we love a bargain!

True to her entrepreneurial roots, Jess was involved in every part of the collection’s design process from start to finish – something that shines through in the collection.

The Essex girl’s range includes plenty of heels (no surprise there then!), with our favourite pairs including a pair of hot red cage stilettos – perfect for a night out down the Sugar Hut – and a pair of black mesh detail boots that we’ll be wearing with everything once the new season lands.

Speaking about her debut collection, a chuffed Jess said: ‘This collection is an absolute dream come true for me because shoes are my number one passion.’

She added: ‘I have designed shoes that I hope every woman will love – everything from party styles, to winter boots, to the perfect work shoes. I cannot wait to see women across the UK wearing my footwear designs this winter and beyond.’

We’ll be one of those women, Jess!

The collection will be available from 19th August at jessicawrightfootwear.co.uk, as well as Lipsy, House of Fraser Online and other independent retailers.

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Now grills TOWIE's Jasmin Walia and Ross Worsick in the game Mr and Mrs!

It’s the age old game that manages to divide couples, test their bond and leave them clutching ferociously at what they thought they knew about each other- otherwise knows as Mr and Mrs.

And who have Now decided to put under the almighty spotlight of Mr and Mrs?!

Step forward TOWIE’s Jamsin Walia and Ex on The Beach’s Ross Worswick in a special segment we like to call ‘Mr and Mrs- Essex on The Beach’.

The pair were together, and then they weren’t, and now they are again and it’s all rainbows! Yay! In fact, Jasmin even recently described the pair of them as ‘magical’, saying ‘I’m having such an amazing time with Ross at the moment, and this next chapter promises to be even better, full of surprises and magical moment’. She’s just like a romantic Harry Potter, isn’t she?

The 25-year-old then added ‘at the moment we are happy. If you really love someone, then you work through anything bad that comes to you’.

But how long can the magic last under the Mr and Mrs pressure?! Quite well, actually.

As it turns out Ross (in his own words) is an utter ‘cringe-ball’, boasting to be the most romantic of the pair with his collection of love-notes and personalised albums for Jasmin.

In fact, any sign of conflict and Ross is straight to the scene of the crime armed with goodies- ‘we’ll have the tiniest, tiniest argument and i’ll turn up out of no-where with flowers’. If we were Jamin we’d start being very annoyed a lot of the time…

But no fear, Ross fans, this is a mutually beneficial arrangement- Ross has been teaching Miss Walia to cook, and has been thoroughly impressed with her attempts in the kitchen.

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Wanna get the goss on Jess Wright’s beauty secrets? Of course you do!

With a book launch and a new shoe collection, it’s no wonder Jess Wright is off on her summer hols. We can reveal the products she will be taking to keep her looking her best at all times, as always.

TOWIE girl, Jess, is a huge fan of the Manuka Doctor range for its fresh and natural approach to skincare. ‘I was chatting to my make-up artist Krystal about it and she had tried some of their products too. I took a few away on holiday with me and have loved them ever since. The ranges are really versatile and great for skincare, great for beauty regimes.’

Appaz, we all need to pack the brand’s ApiNourish Revitalising Day Cream and Brightening Facial Oil this summer.

‘I love the Manuka Doctor Brightening Facial Oil. I used it on holiday in Egypt and Marbella. It definitely helps to keep my skin looking healthy.’

Of course in sunnier climates our face cannot get enough moisturiser and a high dosage of SPF. Jess says, ‘I’ve always been good at moisturising and find it leaves my skin looking and feeling better overall if I use it every day.’ She loves Lancaster Sun Cream for a great SPF fix.

Wondering about those gorg lashes of hers? She’s got Benefit They’re Real Mascara to thank for those beauts. ‘I use this mascara most days. I have used different mascaras over the years but about 6 months ago I discovered this one. I like the ways it’s not too clumpy.’

And Jess’ go-to summer lips? Mac Lipstick in Morange. ‘I love this orangey coral colour and feel it’s perfect if you don’t want to wear lots of make-up, you can just put that on with a little bit of eye makeup and it instantly brightens up your look.’

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Queen B. GC AKA Gemma Collins has thrown the towel in to TOWIE again as rumours that she is returning to the jungle begin to swirl

Put down your martini glass. Take off your fake lashes and prepare to let out a long sigh because Gemma Collins, yes The GC, has sensationally quit TOWIE…again.

And yep, before you get excited about it all being a set up and her returning in a whirl of glitter, diamantes and fake tan she’s said that this time it is for good! Finito!

After four years on the reality TV show Gemma, 34, told the Mirror: ‘I truly have had a blast on TOWIE.

‘It’s been so much fun, it’s been dramatic and emotional at times but I’ve loved every minute of it.

I will really miss all the cast and crew and wish the show continued success.’

The bubbly blonde follows the likes of Mark Wright, 28, Amy Childs, 25, and Lauren Goodger, 28, out the door and most recently Ricky Rayment and Mario Falcone.

Last year she handed in her notice to appear on I’m A Celebrity but went back to TOWIE after quitting the jungle after just 72 hours.

After returning from the jungle where she admitted she hit rock bottom Gemma said: ‘I am not Gemma, I am breaking down.’

But since then we’re glad to say the GC has totally turned a corner and is back to being the wonderful bubble of loudness and inappropriate comments.

So could we see her jettting back to Oz to eat kangaroo testicles?

Last month, The Sun quoted a source as saying: ‘Although Gemma’s last stint in the jungle was a disaster, she made great TV.

‘Bosses are fascinated to see if she can overcome her fears and stay for the duration.’

Gemma herself even declared in an interview on This Morning in May that she’d be ‘a million percent’ willing to go back to the jungle ‘if I was ever given the opportunity’.

We vote YES!

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She's never been shy about voicing her opinion on TOWIE and now Ferne McCann's urging women to love their bodies whatever their size. And we love her for it...

TOWIE star Ferne McCann admits she’s gone up a dress size since the series ended last month,  but rather than beating herself up the 25-year-old is embracing her new curves. Ferne tells Now: ‘I was a small size 10 ­ really slim but toned. I reckon I’m a good size 12 now and I’ve never been a size 12 in my life.

‘I tore two ligaments in my left ankle playing netball seven weeks ago. The first two weeks I was on crutches and I’ve been in a leg brace. I’ve tried to exercise, but I’ve probably only gone to the gym about three times. I’m normally so active and into my netball and running, so it’s really set me back.’

However, a defiant Ferne’s refusing to let critics get her down and she showed off her newfound curves while holidaying in Santorini. She shunned health juices for beer and says she doesn’t care what others think of her body as it was ‘the best holiday ever’.

She reveals: ‘I’m feeling really good at the moment. In a weird way I’m grateful this happened because it’s slowed me down and given me time to stop and think.’

It was only in February that she exclusively told Now about her ‘two hours of exercise a day’ addiction, which caused her to collapse and have a fit at an Essex gym a month earlier. Her ‘terrifying’ ordeal was a real wake-up call and she admitted to ‘doing far too much’ after enduring seven training sessions in the six days before her collapse. She even confessed to not having eaten enough.

‘To faint and have a fit puts everything into perspective. From now on I’m going to be healthier. I’ve learnt to take a break,’ she admits. ‘It’s not about how I look in the mirror or if clothes don’t fit, but how I feel.

‘I went to Santorini not trying to impress anyone. I felt comfortable and confident in my skin. It doesn’t matter what size you are ­ beauty’s in the eye of the beholder and you should embrace what you’ve got. I’m proud of my body. I feel I’m a true representation of a normal woman. Women come in all different shapes and sizes and just because you are what you are doesn’t mean you can’t put on a bikini.’

Yes, Ferne! We salute you!

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There’s a new TOWIE baby on the way! Sam Faiers and boyfriend Paul Knightley are expecting their first child

It’s an exciting afternoon in the Now office as it’s been revealed that former TOWIE lady Sam Faiers is expecting her first child with boyfriend Paul Knightley.

Congratulations guys!

The 24-year-old, who has only been with property developer Paul for nine months, is apparently three months pregnant and is said to be ‘very excited’.

A source has told the Mirror: ‘They are really thrilled and really looking forward to being first time parents together.

We’re super happy for the gorgeous pair, who met last October on a night out in Essex.

And it turns out their Sam’s fan are super excited too:

In a recent interview, Sam and Paul spoke about their relationship, with Sam saying:

‘We talk about kids more than we do marriage, but as a couple we want the whole package.’

Talking to OK magazine, Sam also revealed: ‘I’m just about to get an extension put on my house and once that’s done he’ll (Paul) move in. In the future we’ll buy a house together.’

Over the past year Sam has had TONS of mummy practice being a doting auntie to sister Billie’s daughter Nelly. In fact we can’t get enough of those adorable vidoes Sam keeps on uploading to Instagram. No doubt Sam and Paul’s lil’ one is going to be just as cute!

Sam – who used to date Mark Wright – and Paul met at Essex restaurant Sheesh in Chigwell, last year, shortly after her split from Joey Essex.

But Paul has no desire to become famous like his pregnant blonde girlfriend Sam.

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Following a whirlwind romance, Kirk Norcross and girlfriend Holli Willis reveal that they're going to be parents

TOWIE faces past and present are certainly making a lot of babies at the moment!

Just a week after Sam Faiers‘ pregnancy was revealed, Kirk Norcross has announced that he and girlfriend Holli Willis are expecting their first child together.

The 27-year-old shared the news in an emotional announcement to his social media fans last night when he posted a photo from a scan of Holli’s tum showing the tot.

Kirk also revealed the baby’s sex – time to get the pink out everybody!

‘Everyone meet mine and @xhollixwillisx little girl!!!! Proudest moment of my life so far!!!!’ the Essex boy sweetly captioned the picture. Awww!

Dad-to-be Kirk was inundated with congratulatory messages from his followers, with one commenting: ‘that is lovely news. Congratulations x’

Another wrote: ‘many congratulations, kirk your going to be an a amazing father I just know it, congratulations again xx’

Many of Kirk’s fans were slightly shocked by the news as the reality star has had quite a whirlwind romance with girlfriend Holli.

The couple started dating when Kirk returned from filming Ex On The Beach earlier this year and he recently told Now how smitten he was.

‘When I got back from filming I bumped into Holli Willis, who I used see when I was 20, and we just hooked up straight away,’ he said.

‘It’s going great. I’m madly in love.’

Kirk’s already been able to practise his parenting skills too as Holli has a daughter, Scarlett, from a previous relationship and he really enjoys spending time with her.

‘She’s a got a little four-year-old daughter and it’s like I have a ready-made family. It’s great,’ Kirk told us. How cute!

Now that he’s a family man Kirk – who, after making his name on TOWIE, appeared in shows including Celebrity Big Brother – has sworn off doing any more reality TV.

‘I’ve given all the shows I’ve done my best ­ and my worst. I don’t know what else I can do give them my blood?’ he explained to Now.

Congratulations Kirk and Holli on your happy news.

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TOWIE's Lydia Bright talks wedding plans, some pretty lavish gifts and taking life a bit more seriously…

We’ve always known TOWIE’s Lydia Bright is a down-to-earth sorta girl, but when we caught up with the Essex local recently, we realised just how normal she really is. Despite being a mega-famous reality star and co-owner of successful vintage boutique Bella Sorella, 25-year-old Lydia is, quite simply, lovely. With plans to marry her co-star boyfriend James ‘Arg’ Argent, 27, you’d be inclined to think she wants big rings and expensive things, but as Now discovered, that couldn’t be further from the truth…

Hi Lydia! We’re excited that you and Arg have talked about marriage being on the cards soon. Are you hoping for a bling ring?
Actually, I’m not really interested in having a £30,000 ring – I’d be happy with a £100 one. I’m not really into diamonds since I watched the film Blood Diamond! I’d like my wedding to be quite big, but I’m not really into a massive ring.

Do you think Arg will sing at the wedding?
I don’t know. He’s an amazing singer so he’d probably serenade me at some point, I’m sure!

You’ve teamed up with Santander to launch a new banking app, like a digital version of a kitty. Do you and Arg split things equally?
We do actually. We split absolutely everything – even holidays! I think moving forward we’ll buy a property and we’ll both invest the same money.

Ooh, so you’re going to buy a house together?
Yeah, maybe next year. We live at my house – it has two bedrooms and basically I converted the second bedroom into a walk-in dressing room with six wardrobes and a shoe wall. There’s no space for him whatsoever! Luckily, his mum and dad live five minutes from me so he can run back and bring day bags for his clothes.

What’s the most expensive thing Arg has ever bought you?
My Manolo Blahniks – they’re the ones that Mr Big proposes to Carrie Bradshaw with in Sex And The City. They stopped making them, so he contacted the factory and got them made – they set him back a lot. He buys me good gifts, I’ll give him credit for that!

Aww. Have you ever had a financial crisis?
Let me think… Oh, on my first ever girls holiday when I was 17, I did lose all of my money and I had to get my parents to transfer money to my friend’s account. Now when I go away I’m always the organiser, so when I went to Ibiza with Georgia [Kousoulou] and Chloe [Lewis] recently, everyone transferred £500 into my account to book everything and I organised all of the dinners and all of the clubs.

What would you spend your last fiver on?
Oh, I’d spend it on Essex pie, mash and liquor – my favourite meal ever! I think it’s just £3.50 for one pie and mash. It’s very cheap.

You’ve got a charity trek to Machu Picchu coming up with Ferne McCann. Are you excited?
Yeah, but I’m very nervous as well. I just got back from Italy on Sunday and I drank so much wine, ate so many carbs and didn’t really do much exercise! I’ve got just less than two weeks to hit it hard at the gym to get myself fit.

You’re doing it to raise money for breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel. Why did you decide to support that cause?
I’ve had breast cancer in my family. One of my aunts sadly passed away – she was only 42. I think cancer in general is something that’s rife in most people’s families. So far we’ve managed to raise just under £9,000.

Are you going to miss Arg when you’re away?
Yeah I will, but it’s 10 days so it’s not that long and I’m around lots of girls so I’m sure we’ll all be chatting and keeping each other company.

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Mario Falcone has got SERIOUSLY buff since leaving TOWIE - check out those abs!

Ever since he announced he was quitting TOWIE last month, Mario Falcone has been keeping quite a low profile.

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But it looks like the 27-year-old star has been busy working on his bod if his latest jaw-dropping Instagram snap is anything to go by!

Mario posed for a cheeky topless photo last night and showcased an INCREDIBLE six-pack in the process – where did that come from?!

The Essex boy claims that the fitness product Burn Bullets has helped him to get his toned chest, having captioned the picture: ‘Without a clean diet and my #burnbullets I would struggle to reach my goals…

‘Time to push harder again now! Get yours from @grillafitness www.grillafitness.com’

It’s fair to say that many of Mario’s followers were pretty impressed by his buff bod.

‘This guys a legend!!’ one admirer commented, whilst another wrote: ‘OMG look atttttt himmmmm’

Yep, we see it too! We expect quite a few female fans might be hoping that Mario’s single after seeing this picture but – sorry to disappoint ladies – it looks like he’s still taken.

The TV star has been dating girlfriend Emma McVey since last November and, despite recent rumours that they might have split up, the couple appear to still be going strong.

Yesterday model Emma shared a cosy selfie as she cuddled up with Mario and their dog Oscar on the sofa – cute!

‘Just me and the three boys tonight ,’ Emma told her followers.

A ripped bod, a gorgeous girlfriend AND a cute puppy – life sounds pretty good for Mario right now!

Oh, and to top it off the former TOWIE star is set to be an uncle again after his sister Giovanna Fletcher and her McFly star hubby Tom announced last week that they’re expecting another baby – good times for the Falcone clan!

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As Sam Faiers is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Paul Knightly, she talks about giving birth on screen and having her pregnancy announcement leaked.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage – that’s how the old saying goes doesn’t it? Well not necessarily, and definitely not for former TOWIE girl Sam Faiers.

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Although 24-year-old Sam only met 27-year-old boyfriend Paul Knightley for the first time back in October last year, the couple are already 20 weeks pregnant with their first baby together.

‘We haven’t been together very long’, says Sam. ‘But you know when it’s right.’ And Paul agrees that ‘you just get that feeling.’

And it seems that having a family has always been more important then getting married for the couple, as Sam previously told OK! magazine: ‘We talk about kids more than we do about marriage.’

The pair announced the exciting news on August 21, by posting a pic of them both along with a baby emoji. How very 2015 of them.

But that’s not exactly how Sam wanted things to go when it came to confirming the pregnancy. The couple had planned to break the news after the August bank holiday, but the news someone got leaked.

‘I was so upset. It was such a shame.’

With Sam having shared so much of her life on TOWIE and her sister Billie Faier’s birth filming the birth of her daughter Nelly, will she be doing the same and film the birth of her first born?

‘As soon as the baby’s out and on my chest, I want to capture that moment.’

‘Paul’s going to be eyes on me the whole time and my sister and mum are both useless with cameras so I’ll have to set up a camera in the corner at this rate!’

This could be the first of many children for the couple, with Paul saying that he’d like to have ‘more than four children’, and Sam agreeing that she thinks they’ll have a big family: ‘But then my whole life is just being pregnant and breastfeeding!’

As for the birth itself, while others might be anxious or scared about the whole ordeal, with Sam already having been a birthing partner three times already, she’s an old pro at the whole shebang.

‘Each time has been quite traumatic. I just want mine to be as easy and as normal as possible.’

Well, at least she’s had a practice run at this whole parenting thing by babysitting for her 14-month-old niece Nelly, which has been a bit of a wake-up call for Paul too!

‘I’ve learnt I need eyes in the back of my head.’

If only Paul, if only.

What about life after the baby’s arrival though – is there a wedding on the cards?

Sam says: ‘I don’t want Paul to feel under pressure to propose just because I’m expecting’, but Paul is adamant that they ‘will get married.’

We won’t get our hats out QUITE yet then, but we’ve got all our congratulations amd ‘awws!’ at the ready for when the baby arrives in the beginning of January!

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The TOWIE ladies open up about Sam Faiers’ pregnancy…

It’s an exciting time in Essex at the moment as former TOWIE star Sam Faiers recently announced she was pregnant with her first child.

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The 25-year-old reality star is expecting a baby with boyfriend Paul Knightley, who she’s been in a relationship with for nine months. In fact, Sam is already five months into her pregnancy! But what do her TOWIE co-stars think to the news?

Speaking at Monday nights TV Choice Awards, Lydia Bright, Chloe Sims and Ferne McCann spoke about Sam’s exciting baby news.

‘She’s going to be an amazing mum! I’m absolutely over the moon that she’s expecting,’ gushed Ferne, 25, adding:

‘I saw her last night – all the girls came round – and my mum organised a roast and yeah, just really excited! She’s got a tiny little bump, it’s so cute!’

So was the news a shock for the three gals?

‘No, you’re just so happy for that person,’ revealed Ferne, who FYI, looked totally gorgeous in an orange culotte playsuit.

Hmm, we wonder how Sam’s ex boyfriend Joey Essex took the news? His cousin Chloe, 32, admitted: ‘I haven’t spoken to him about it but to be honest, I wasn’t shocked. I’ve always thought she was quite maternal and I knew she did want to have children. I’m really happy for her and I’m sure Joey is happy for her aswell.’

With a new series of TOWIE hitting our screens next month (We.Can’t.Wait!) it was only right to ask the TOWIE lasses what we could expect…

‘When we go away as a group, it’s guaranteed drama, typical TOWIE tears, break-ups, make-ups and a lot of fun,’ said Ferne, admitting that they would definitely miss Gemma Collins, who announced she was leaving the show last month after four years.

‘Personally I’ll miss her,’ said Lydia, whilst Ferne revealed: ‘She’s a huge personality and she was huge on the show so she’ll definitely be missed! I spoke to her this morning and I thought, ‘how am I not gonna have this every day?’.’

Lydia and Ferne also talked about their recent trek to Machu Picchu in Peru, where they raised over £55,000 for breast cancer awareness charity, Coppafeel.

‘It was hard going – one of the toughest things I’ve ever done in my life,’ admitted Ferne. Lydia added: ‘It was so, so hard. It was very intense with lots of challenges like the camping and the walking.’

Lydia also confessed to breaking down ‘lots’ whilst on the 10 day trek.

We just LOVE a catch-up with the TOWIE crew. Until next time ladies…

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Seriously, how adorable are TOWIE lovebirds Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent?

Since their emotional reunion earlier this year, TOWIE‘s Lydia Bright and James ‘Arg’ Argent have regularly given us couple envy with their cute Instagram pictures and general air of loved-upness.

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Now they’ve gone and posted perhaps one of their most adorable photos EVER whilst enjoying a cosy night in together watching films.

Lydia, 25, took an intimate selfie with Arg, 27, and her gorgeous pet dog Paddy last night as they snuggled up in front of the TV and it’s SO sweet!

‘Late night movies with my boys @real_arg & Paddy #TheSimpleThings,’ the reality star captioned the Instagram shot.

A make-up free Lydia smiles and models a pretty lacy number in the photo whilst Arg appears to find something very funny as he’s laughing away – maybe they were watching a comedy?

And then there’s lovely pooch Paddy, who has clearly gotten tired and decided to doze off – bless!

We can’t quite get over how cute these guys are and it seems that many of Lydia’s followers feel the same if their reaction to this pic is anything to go by.

‘Ultimate relationship goals lol @lydiabright,’ one admirer commented.

Another simply wrote: ‘Too cute’

It looks like Lydia and Arg are making up for lost time after Lydia returned from a 10-day charity trek in Peru a couple of days ago.

The TOWIE favourite was treated to a heartwarming welcome home celebration when she got back, with Arg and members of her family greeting her upon arrival.

‘There’s no place like home. So happy to be back with my family #WelcomeHomeLila,’ Lydia posted with a sweet snap of the clan sharing a cuddle in front of a ‘Welcome home Lila’ sign – awww!

Arg certainly missed his girl whilst she was away and told his followers: ‘MY BABY’S FINALLY HOME! @lydiabright Love and missed her so much!!! #NeverAgain x’

Oh, you two! Stop being so adorable already!

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We say, leave TOWIE’s James ‘Arg’ Argent alone!

TOWIE star James ‘Arg’ Argent has faced his fair share of weight critics over the years, but despite losing 4st, he is still receiving abuse over his physique.

When girlfriend and co-star Lydia Bright, 25, shared a photo of the pair enjoying a plate of pie and mash on Wednesday afternoon, followers slammed Arg, claiming he’d gained weight.

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Alongside her Instagram photo, Lydia wrote:

‘Fun day of filming with this one @real_arg in our favourite place @robinspienmash #Essex #EastLondon #Traditions #MyFaveMeal.’

Whilst the plate of pie, mash and liquor doesn’t exactly tingle our tastebuds, what shocked us the most were the comments left by fans.

One Instagram user wrote:

‘Arg gained the weight he worked so hard to loose,’ whilst another wrote: ‘Arg gained weight :-(.’

One follower even took things a bit too far by writing: ‘Who ate all the pies! You fat ba****d you fat ba****d @real_arg.’

Err, a little harsh?

We say, stop fat shaming Arg – he’s looking happy, healthy and seriously loved-up!

Back in April, Arg, 27, spoke exclusively to Now, revealing his amazing mansformation having dropped from 18 ½ stone in November last year to just under 15st.

Describing the change, James said: ‘I think I’m one of the only male TOWIE stars to lose weight and get in shape, so that makes me feel very proud!’

He added: ‘I never truly felt handsome or attractive. Now I look how I want to look. Dean martin’s my favourite singer and I think I look like a young Dean Martin or Robert De Niro.’

Arg also revealed that he’d been eating healthily, swapping crisps and chocolate for ‘lean cuts of meat, vegetables and healthy snacks.’

Speaking at Monday night’s TV Choice awards, Lydia admitted that Arg had enjoyed a few cheat meals as she was away trekking up Machu Picchu, but now he’s back on track.

We reckon Arg looks fab!

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If you're a fan of TOWIE's Chloe Sims, you're going to love this...

Are you always sad when the latest series of TOWIE comes to an end? Do you wish you could get an added insight into the lives of the cast? Do you also wish you knew how to get their amazing looks?

Well if you answered yes to all three of them, we have good news for you.

Because the beauty that is Chloe Sims has launched her own One Vlog video channel.

What’s that you’ve probably just asked yourself? Well it’s basically what all your favourite web celebs do combined.

They’ll be written beauty blogs like Pixiwoo, make-up tutorials like YouTuber Tanya burr and video blogs showing what Chlo gets up to in her day-to-day life like Zoella.

‘I’m basically inviting you into my world,’ Chloe explained, while talking about the website. ‘You’ll get to see exclusive videos from my day-to-day life; from taking Madison to school to getting ready to filming and behind-the-scenes on set.’

The 32-year-old reality star was joined last night by a host of her famous friends to launch the whole thing at her Brentwood salon.

Dan Osborne and Jacqueline Jossa enjoyed a rare date night away from their adorable daughter Ella to celebrate, with the former TOWIE star tweeting: ‘Congrats Chlo, see you soon.’

Gemma Collins also gushed online how she’d had a ‘great evening’ at the bash, while Casey Batchelor tweeted how Chloe’s new venture looks ‘fab’.

Other guests included recently single Marnie Simpson, Nicola McLean, Chloe Goodman and Cally Jane Beech.

*For more info on Chloe’s One Vlog, check out: http://www.chloesbeautybar.co.uk/one/

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Gemma Collins ditches junk food in favour of juicing at a retreat - and has stuck to it since returning home

Gemma Collins has been looking noticeably slimmer lately and we’ve finally discovered her secret – juice!

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The TV star, who announced she was leaving TOWIE for a second time last month, shed a whopping 3st in just four weeks after heading to Jason Vale’s Juicy Oasis retreat in Portugal and living on a liquid-only diet.

Gemma, 34, also added exercise to her 28-day regime at the resort and it sounds like she impressed Juice Master Jason with her new attitude.

‘None of it is forced. Nobody can force Gemma to do anything, frankly,’ says Jason, 46.

‘I deal with the psychology of addiction first. She has really got it now. She knows the difference between a diet mentality and a freedom mentality.

‘A diet mentality is when you say: “I want it but I can’t have it.” She can have anything she wants but she doesn’t want to now.

The Essex girl even managed to stay away from her favourite snack during her stay.

‘She realises crisps are the cause of the problem,’ Jason explains. ‘The need for junk food is caused by junk food. She’s getting her head around that.

‘The good thing about our place in Portugal is that it’s in the middle of nowhere – so she couldn’t sneak out for a curry!’

An enthusiastic Gemma Collins was clearly feeling positive ahead of her juicing retreat and told the Mirror before the trip that she was determined to see results.

‘I’m size 18 now but I’ll be coming out a 14. I got down to 16 before but this will be the smallest I’ve ever been,’ the blonde star said.

Since returning home Gemma has been showing off her bod and looked gorgeous in a sparkly number at the Creme de la Creme charity ball over the weekend.

Jason has been impressed by how Gemma has continued to focus on being healthy now that she’s back on home soil.

‘She came back and a juice therapist went around to her house to coax her through what food she was going to buy from now on,’ he says. ‘Gemma is taking it seriously.’

Keep up the good work, Ms Collins!

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Move over Kim and Kanye, TOWIE have arrived at NYFW!

New York Fashion Week has well and truly kicked off.

And it’s not just the likes of Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Kylie Jenner making the most of it.

Joining the A-list of America is none other than two of TOWIE’s most fashionable favourites Jake Hall and Lauren Pope.

Side note: They’re not there together, we don’t need to remind you of the whole ‘DID THEY/DIDN’T THEY KISS?’ drama of Jake’s arrival onto The Only Way Is Essex.

The pair are both taking a bite out of that Big Apple representing their own brands and blogs.

Since starting on the ITVBe show, Lauren has made quite a name for herself in the fashion world.

In 2007 she launched her own brand of clip-in hair extensions, Hair Rehab London, which has boomed following the beauty’s rise to fame. The 32-year-old has also released numerous collections exclusively with In The Style; and if she wasn’t busy enough, Lauren also squeezes in beauty tutorials on her YouTube channel and blog.

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Jake is no stranger to the fashion scene either.

The 24-year-old has been snapped up by Select modeling agency, and has his own fashion brand Prevu London. Although the brand has so far focused strictly on ‘producing full ready to wear menswear collections,’ Jake is keen to expand his empire.

While in New York, he wrote: ‘It’s crazy inspiring being here for New York fashion week great to see everyone’s style got some great ideas for @PrevuLondon women’s comin.’

It’s nice to see them both doing so well, ey? Do us proud over there guys!

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Gemma Collins has revealed the reason behind her quitting Towie...

Just when you thought Gemma Collins was completely done with TOWIE- having left the show with nothing but the echoes of her past strops and perhaps the faint smell of fake tan- she only goes and drops one last bombshell.

This last bombshell, however, is rather unlike the usual GC form. And that is because this last bombshell reveals a much softer, more vulnerable side to the feisty star.

Gemma has spoken out about her reasons for quitting the show-which surprisingly don’t involve Bobby and his Marbs mankini (you know the one, looks a bit like a hammock…).

Speaking to The Daily Star, Gemma admits a main reason she finally called it curtains on the show was the unfortunate amount of online abuse she received, ‘To be honest all the abuse on social media was a big reason. People think I’m tough as nails but I’m soft as s**t at the end of the day’.

This amount of online turmoil was causing the star an incredible amount of stress, ‘I would look in the mirror and wonder who I was. There was so much pressure.’

GC continued, ‘I understand I came across as a b**ch the way it was edited but I didn’t deserve all the abuse’ before adding ‘I used to be in bits before filming or going out. My guts were in bits and I was never off the toilet’.

Gemma first considered going TOWIE cold turkey after her brother received a (not so) cryptic message from a psychic, who told him ‘his sister was under pressure and was going to walk away from something’.

Since then, Gemma has been filling the hole left in her life from the lack of fake eyelashes with a good old bit of fruit. The 34-year-old has just endured a 28-day juice holiday in Portugal, in the aims of slimming down from a size 18 to a 14. Well, you know what they say- an apple a day keeps the TOWIE away…

And those concerned with when the GC will next grace our TV screens can rest assured, as it seems the Essex gal’ has some VERY big plans to take over a certain East End pub…

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Gemma Collins has revealed her new career plan, and you won't believe what she's planning to do!

Who’s got a brand new Combine harvester and might possibly give us the key? Why, it seems that Gemma Collins has got a brand new Combine harvester…

Our ex-TOWIE lass has done a bit of a U-turn in her career choices, and is now planning to replace Brentwood with a good ol’ bit of barn wood in her new role as farmer. Yep, you heard right- farmer.

So what is GC’s plan of harvesting action?! The 34-year-old tells 3am, ‘I’ll start off small with chickens, because you have to start small. Then I will go up to other livestock…You can call me farmer Gem. I’ve already got my Hunter wellies’.

Farmer Gem will not be straying too far from the Sugar Hut, however, as her plot of land is based in her stomping ground of Essex. In fact, all that is left on Gemma‘s to-do list is to source ‘appropriate fencing’. We think this is really happening, people!

Gemma continues, ‘I want to grow all organic fruit and vegetables and eventually I will go vegetarian. I’ve got into organic food. I’ve bought a hydrator so I make my own healthy organic vegetable crisps’.

And it appears Gem‘s organic vegetable crisps are one hell of an aphrodisiac, as the star added, ‘I’m organic, so I’m in the best condition to get pregnant, if anyone’s offering’.

Are country bumpkin babies on the cards? Very possibly, as Gemma then revealed she has met a fella’ looking to ‘take me to a country farm fair’. We do hope that isn’t a euphemism for something, Miss Collins…

Gemma‘s new profession is announced after the star found great success in her 28-day organic juicing diet, which ‘changed her life’- and saw her drop an incredible three stone. Anyone else suddenly *really* fancy an apple?!

So there we have it people. The one and only Gemma Collins- coming to a field near you.

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TOWIE has got some new people in town in the form of Kate Wright and Michael Hassini

Roll out the red carpet, pop open the bubbly – but maybe hold back on the carbs babes – there’s some new meat coming through on the streets of TOWIE!

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So here’s a crash course of all you need to know about newbies Kate Wright and Michael Hassini.

1.) Wright connections
Despite her name suggesting so, 24-year-old Kate isn’t related to any of the TOWIE Wright lot. She did however go out with Essex’s very own Dan Edgar for four years, up until he hit out screens and she had to watch him get with Jess Wright. Ouch.

2.) Age ain’t nothing but a number
Kate is much like an older sister to 20-year-old Michael Hassini, who is often mistake for being an decade older in his early 30s.

3.) Ladies man
Michael likes to think of him of somewhat of a seasoned Lothario, and has over 100 notches on his bedpost, claiming to have ‘more game’ than any of there current cast on TOWIE right now. Many of who he thinks are ‘past it’.

4.) One of the lads?
With comments like that about current cast members, we wouldn’t be surprised if Michael ruffled up a couple of feathers with some of the current fellas on the show, who he says will be jealous and threatened by the attention he’ll get from ladies. Attached or not!

5.) Gym Bunny
And how does Michael get those ladies? Well, we’re sure the five times a week that he hits the gym doesn’t hurt matters. And we’re sure the taste he has for designer clothes and expensive watches helps too.

6.) Straight-talking
Confident and outgoing Kate Wright isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind, and she won’t hesitate to put anyone straight and in their place. Guys and gals of TOWIE – you’ve been warned!

We can’t wait to see what drama these two TOWIE newbies will cause in Essex!

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Ex TOWIE lady Gemma Collins has shared some saucy snaps…

Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins looks better than ever in her latest Instagram uploads and has even joked about a potential career change.

Oh, yes!

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You will not believe what Gemma Collins is going to do now she’s quit TOWIE!

The Essex lady, who is currently enjoying some quality time away in Dubai, has been getting snap-happy on the sunbeds and  on Friday morning, Gemma posted three sunny selfies – two of which showed-off some serious cleavage.

Next to one of the photos she wrote:

‘Page 3 here I come lol natural is best always be natural happy and healthy.’

Oh, we just LOVE Gemma!

Could the Essex lass be a potential page 3 model?

Gemma, who has recently opened up about her incredible three stone weight loss, looks glam and gorgeous in the photos with statement sunnies and wet hair.

Gemma also shared a close-up face shot saying: ‘Dubai love mischief love party dance sheesha.’

Fans have commented on Gemma’s hot pics. One follower wrote:

‘looking good girl ,’ whilst another said: ‘Good for you ur doing brilliant .’

Sounds like the 36-year-old is having an amazing time. We aren’t jealous at all…!

Speaking of her weight loss, Gemma revealed: ‘I’ve cut out all processed foods – some days I used to only eat a sandwich and wonder why I was still fat. Now I’ll have a juice in the morning, a healthy lunch, another juice at 4pm and a soup for dinner.’

Gemma is also back in the dating game, admitting that she ‘wants to settle down in the next year or so.’

Her recent health kick has even encouraged the star to consider growing her own produce!

‘I’ll start off small with chickens, because you have to start small. Then I will go up to other livestock,’ said Gemma.

Speaking to The Mirror, she admitted: ‘I’ve got into organic food. I’ve bought a hydrator so I make my own healthy organic vegetable crisps – there’s no fat in them – and I make my own garlic dip.’

We say, go Gem!

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