20 March 2023 , 23:27
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The Only Way is Essex cast members Harry Derbidge and Junaid Ahmed have reportedly developed a romance whilst they have been working on the reality TV show together.
Harry and Junaid, both 28, are said to have grown close whilst filming the latest series of the long-running ITVBe show, which returns to our screens over the weekend.
The pair - who are understood to be among the cast of the upcoming series - have been colleagues on the ITV production since Junaid first joined the cast last year.
It's now been reported that they are officially an item. Harry and Junaid are said to have a shared sense of humour and it's been claimed that they are "really into each other".
Junaid Ahmed (left) and Harry Derbidge (right) are reportedly a couple (instagram/ @junaidahmedx)As reported by The Sun, a source said they got together whilst filming the news series of TOWIE and added that things are "going really well" for the pair in the relationship.
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The source further commented about Harry and Junaid to the outlet: "They are really into each other and their friends and family think they make a really cute couple.
"They have a shared sense of humour and similar interests, so a lot of people think it's a surprise they didn't get together sooner".
The source added: "Don't be shocked if they talk about moving in together sooner rather than later."
The speculation comes just over a week after Junaid shared a photo on Instagram of himself and Harry enjoying lunch out together at the Royal Rose Brentwood.
They are said to have grown close whilst filming the new series of The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE)The pair are understood to be among the cast of the latest series of TOWIE, which launches later this week. Other cast members include Amy Childs, 32, and James Lock, 36.
Harry first joined the cast of the reality show more than a decade ago, initially appearing from 2010 to 2011. He briefly returned in 2014 before making a comeback in 2020.
Junaid is one of the more recent additions to the cast though, with him having joined the show last year alongside Elma Pazar, 29, who was previously on Love Island.
The Only Way is Essex returns for its latest series on Sunday (March 26) on ITVBe and ITVX from 9pm. You can catch up on previous episodes of the show through ITVX now.