Joe Blackman packed on the PDA with boyfriend Junaid Ahmed as he risked an awkward run-in with ex Harry Derbridge at Heathrow Airport on Tuesday.
The cast of The Only Way Is Essex have once again jetted off to Bali to begin filming the new series.
And Joe arrived at the airport in a cream tracksuit, while Junaid stood out in an eye-catching red tracksuit. The pair shared a kiss before heading inside to check-in and meet their co-stars.
Meanwhile, Harry looked stylish in a black patterned hoodie and joggers, while hiding his eyes behind dark shades.
Elsewhere at the airport, Dani Imbert and Ella Rae Wise arrived in matching pink tracksuits.
Jordan Brook and Sophie Kasaei looked loved-up as they walked hand-in-hand through the terminal.
Joe Blackman packed on the PDA with boyfriend Junaid Ahmed as he risked an awkward run-in with ex Harry Derbridge at Heathrow Airport on Tuesday
Harry looked stylish in a black patterned hoodie and joggers, while hiding his eyes behind dark shades
There was some noticeable absences from the arrivals, including Amber Turner, Dan Edgar, Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger. Fan favourite Diags’ ex-girlfriend Jodie Wells also missed the flight to Indonesia.
Series 35 is set to hit screens later this year.
Harry was involved in a lot of drama on TOWIE last year following his split from Joe.
The couple, who got together n 2023 and previously insisted their relationship was rock solid, ‘split’ just weeks after vowing to get married in Las Vegas and discussing having children.
A source revealed to The Sun that Harry was left ‘furious’ after he discovered text messages between his ex partner Joe and former best friend Junaid.
According to the publication, the discovery of the text messages led to a blazing row before the couple ended things for good.
And it turns out it’s not just Harry who was left heartbroken by the split as TOWIE cast members have rallied around him to show their support.
His famous reality star cousin has made a bold move and unfollowed Junaid while Junaid has shown he isn’t bothered and unfollowed the star right back.
Joe arrived at the airport in a cream tracksuit
Junaid stood out in an eye-catching red tracksuit
Elsewhere at the airport, Dani Imbert and Ella Rae Wise arrived in matching pink tracksuits
Ella looked incredible as she pushed her Louis Vuitton luggage inside the airport
Jordan Brook and Sophie Kasaei looked loved-up as they walked hand-in-hand through the terminal
Courtney Green and Chloe Meadows looked stylish for the trip
Saffron Lempriere stood out in a pink blazer and matching traiers
James Bennewith and Roman Hackett appeared in high spirits
And the feud has become more bitter as more cast members turn their back on Harry’s former friend over his new romance with Joe.
The Sun revealed on Tuesday that Amy’s fiancé Billy Delbosq has also removed Junaid from his Instagram following.
Jordan Brooks has also shown his solidarity with Harry and has joined the increasing number of cast members who are turning their backs on Junaid amid his new romnce with Joe and betrayal of Harry.
To show his defiance, Joe has also unfollowed Amy and the drama continues.
Despite the drama, Joe and Juanid have been ‘spotted enjoying a string of dates’ since they returned to Essex and have reportedly ‘grown closer’ following the Cyprus trip.
The source continued: ‘Since then Joe and Junaid have been spending lots of time together.’
‘They been spotted on dates around Essex and staying at each others, so it’s only a matter of time before things erupt with Harry.’
The saga follows Joe and Harry’s reported split over discussions about their futures.
A TV insider revealed to The Sun that the couple had broken up and their shocking split will air on the upcoming series of the ITVBe reality show .
The source revealed: ‘Harry and Joe split up and everyone’s so upset for him.’
Harry was involved in a lot of drama on TOWIE last year following his split from Joe Blackman (right)
Harry, who was first introduced to the series via his cousin Amy Childs, becoming TOWIE’s first openly gay cast member, has previously faced accusation of cosmetic procedures
‘They really hoped Harry had found love but things crumbled and it was all caught on camera for the next series.’
‘Everyone is hoping they can get back together and work it out but it’s not looking good.’
Harry’s representative declined to comment.
Harry previously revealed that he and Joe – who has a son from a previous relationship – had started planning their wedding and even discussed having children.
Speaking to Closer at the time he said: ‘He has moved in and we live together now… it’s going really good. We talk about loads of things. We have planned our futures and I know that will be me forever.’
‘We want to have kids one day and get married.’
He added: ‘We will just run away to Vegas. We will see Elvis Presley and do it. Me and Joe always talk about a Vegas wedding and about surrogacy. If we never worked out, I would be so sad.’
