The Only Way is Essex is back on ITV with Harry Derbidge and Joe Blackman's acrimonious split taking centre stage. Joe first appeared on the popular seriesas Harry's boyfriend in series 32, and they seemed like the perfect couple, but things have since gone downhill.

It emerged that Harry, 30, and Joe, 26, were having problems and despite trying to patch things up in Cyprus, they broke up when they got back to Essex after a year together.

Things took a turn for the worse for Harry when Joe quickly moved on with another co-star. The reality star started dating Harry's ex-best mate Junaid Ahmed shortly after their break up.

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The betrayal unfolded in dramatic scenes on the ITVBe show after Junaid confessed to developing feelings for Joe during their cast trip to Cyprus.

In a recent episode, fellow co-star Dani Imbert dropped a bombshell, revealing that Joe 'cheated' on Harry after getting close behind his back in Cyprus.

Dani said: "Joe was going round to Junaid's and they were sleeping together from the start. Before things had actually ended with Harry."

She added that she felt torn due to her rocky friendship with Junaid and her growing closeness to Harry.

The drama is heating up on Towie as Harry and Freddie Bentley's budding friendship has sparked jealousy among housemates Junaid and Joe. The pair didn't hesitate to voice their opinions, suggesting the new bond was a ploy to make them envious.

The situation has caused a divide among the cast, with Saffron Lempriere confronting Joe in Sunday night's episode. In an intense exchange, she expressed: "For us, it's that I was fine with you, but you feel comfortable to carry on in front of me and then the tears start, and I can't understand that, Joe.

"Because he hasn't done nothing wrong to you, and you're resenting him because no one is having it with you and that is the truth of it."

Joe tried to defend himself, interjecting: "No, that's not it..." But Saffron stood her ground, insisting: "It has to be, Joe, because he hasn't done anything wrong to you!"

Joe responded: "Look, it ain't an excuse, but Harry has not had anything nice to say to me."

Saffron was far from impressed by his comment, retorting: "Because you f****d his best mate, Joe! Get with the real , digest it, be remorseful, be empathetic, and we will all move forward."

Don't miss all the drama on Towie, airing Sunday at 9pm on ITVBe or catch up on ITVX.