Mick Norcross, who starred in the long-running ITV reality series The Only Way Is Essex, has died at the age of 57.
Norcross was reportedly pronounced dead by police, who were called to his house on Thursday. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Norcross featured in the second season of The Only Way Is Essex, affectionately known as Towie, in 2011 and went on to appear in 53 episodes in total. He was an important figure on the Essex scene, having owned nightclub The Sugar Hut. His son, Kirk Norcross, was part of the original Towie cast.
Towie stars paid tribute to Norcross on social media. Gemma Collins said:
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Mark Wright, who was part of the original Towie cast, added:
Rip Mick N.
You were a great man, an inspiration to many, always so polite and welcoming. Such a gent.
Norcross was reportedly pronounced dead by police, who were called to his house on Thursday. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Norcross featured in the second season of The Only Way Is Essex, affectionately known as Towie, in 2011 and went on to appear in 53 episodes in total. He was an important figure on the Essex scene, having owned nightclub The Sugar Hut. His son, Kirk Norcross, was part of the original Towie cast.
Towie stars paid tribute to Norcross on social media. Gemma Collins said:
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Mark Wright, who was part of the original Towie cast, added:
Rip Mick N.
You were a great man, an inspiration to many, always so polite and welcoming. Such a gent.
- 1/22/2021
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
She's cried wolf about leaving The Only Way Is Essex before - and, on occasion, cried literally on the show - but Gemma Collins has now confirmed she's quitting Towie for good after four solid years.
Well, we weren't going to let The Gc go without a fitting send-off. Here's our celebration of her best bits - Towie just won't be the same again.
1. Gemma's designer vagina
"It's like a new penny," Bobby Norris enthuses over his friend Gemma's new designer vagina - a compliment which she gladly accepts, proudly declaring: "I'm mega confident because I know I've got a designer vagina... I didn't tell you this but it cost me £2,000."
As she's wincing while being waxed to within an inch of her life, Gemma then calls poor old Elliott Wright, who's trying to enjoy a drink and a round of pool as she trumpets: "Elliott, this is...
Well, we weren't going to let The Gc go without a fitting send-off. Here's our celebration of her best bits - Towie just won't be the same again.
1. Gemma's designer vagina
"It's like a new penny," Bobby Norris enthuses over his friend Gemma's new designer vagina - a compliment which she gladly accepts, proudly declaring: "I'm mega confident because I know I've got a designer vagina... I didn't tell you this but it cost me £2,000."
As she's wincing while being waxed to within an inch of her life, Gemma then calls poor old Elliott Wright, who's trying to enjoy a drink and a round of pool as she trumpets: "Elliott, this is...
- 8/18/2015
- Digital Spy
'EastEnders' was the big winner at the 2014 Inside Soap Awards tonight (01.10.14). The BBC series was named Best Soap and Danny Dyer, who plays Mick Carter, picked up the Best Actor trophy, while The Carters were named Best Family and actress Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning and is currently expecting her first child with 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Dan Osborne, won the title of Sexiest Female at the star-studded ceremony in London. 'Hollyoaks' star Danny Mac took home the award for Sexiest Male for the second year running and his co-star Nikki Sanderson won Best Actress for her...
- 9/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Gary Lineker's brother has joined the cast of The Only Way is Essex, Digital Spy can reveal.
Wayne Lineker, who was jailed for two and a half years in 2006 after admitting a £220,000 tax fraud and was also declared bankrupt last year, is scheduled to make his first appearance in the ITV2 show's Marbella special next month.
"He's like the father figure," a show insider said. "If he goes down well on the show, maybe his family could visit."
The 50-year-old owns the Linekers chain of bars in foreign party locations such as Ibiza, Tenerife and Zante, and is opening a venue in Essex that producers hope will become the new Sugar Hut.
Danni Park-Dempsey, Billi Mucklow and Darrell Privett have all left Towie in a further shake-up of the cast.
They follow on from Kirk Norcross, his father Mick Norcross and Lydia Bright's mother Debbie Douglas, all of...
Wayne Lineker, who was jailed for two and a half years in 2006 after admitting a £220,000 tax fraud and was also declared bankrupt last year, is scheduled to make his first appearance in the ITV2 show's Marbella special next month.
"He's like the father figure," a show insider said. "If he goes down well on the show, maybe his family could visit."
The 50-year-old owns the Linekers chain of bars in foreign party locations such as Ibiza, Tenerife and Zante, and is opening a venue in Essex that producers hope will become the new Sugar Hut.
Danni Park-Dempsey, Billi Mucklow and Darrell Privett have all left Towie in a further shake-up of the cast.
They follow on from Kirk Norcross, his father Mick Norcross and Lydia Bright's mother Debbie Douglas, all of...
- 5/23/2013
- Digital Spy
The Only Way Is Essex will return on Sunday, June 2 at 10pm on ITV2.
The ninth run of the show is the second of the year, following the 12 episodes which aired from February to April.
The series kicks off with a special 'The Only Way Is Marbs', following a similar episode that aired between the fifth and sixth series last year.
Joey Essex, Jess Wright, James 'Arg' Argent, Sam Faiers, Chloe Sims, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Gemma Collins, Lauren Pope and Mario Falcone are all expected to return for the new series.
Falcone, 'Arg', Ricky Rayment, Charlie King and Chris Drake all took part in Men's Health's six-pack challenge between this series and the last, with Falcone winning the prize for having the best body at the end of it.
Mick Norcross, Kirk Norcross and Debbie Douglas left the show during its eighth run.
Watch 'The Only Way...
The ninth run of the show is the second of the year, following the 12 episodes which aired from February to April.
The series kicks off with a special 'The Only Way Is Marbs', following a similar episode that aired between the fifth and sixth series last year.
Joey Essex, Jess Wright, James 'Arg' Argent, Sam Faiers, Chloe Sims, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Gemma Collins, Lauren Pope and Mario Falcone are all expected to return for the new series.
Falcone, 'Arg', Ricky Rayment, Charlie King and Chris Drake all took part in Men's Health's six-pack challenge between this series and the last, with Falcone winning the prize for having the best body at the end of it.
Mick Norcross, Kirk Norcross and Debbie Douglas left the show during its eighth run.
Watch 'The Only Way...
- 5/22/2013
- Digital Spy
Kirk Norcross says fame left him depressed and he wishes he never agreed to star in 'The Only Way Is Essex'. The TV star regrets signing up to the ITV2 reality show and says the attention the programme garnered him gave him panic attacks and left him miserable. He revealed: ''If I could turn back time, I would never have done it. I would never be famous in a million years.'' The nightclub promoter - the son of departed star Mick Norcross - got more and more paranoid as the popularity of the show grew. Kirk admits he lashed out at people on...
- 4/15/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Debbie Douglas has quit The Only Way is Essex.
Lydia Bright's mum revealed the news in a post on Twitter.
She said: "For everyone who has been asking me where I have been on recent episodes of Towie, I have made the decision to leave the show."
ITV confirmed the news, saying: "Yes, it's true, sadly @DebbieTOWIE is leaving us for now."
Kirk Norcross and dad Mick Norcross also recently announced that they would be departing the series.
Kirk wrote of his decision: "I'm not a character, this is my life & its the way certain situations over the last few weeks have been portrayed which left me with no choice."
Mick has banned filming of the reality programme taking place in his club Sugar Hut.
Lydia Bright also left the show recently followed by Lauren Goodger, who took part in the latest series of Dancing on Ice.
Lydia Bright's mum revealed the news in a post on Twitter.
She said: "For everyone who has been asking me where I have been on recent episodes of Towie, I have made the decision to leave the show."
ITV confirmed the news, saying: "Yes, it's true, sadly @DebbieTOWIE is leaving us for now."
Kirk Norcross and dad Mick Norcross also recently announced that they would be departing the series.
Kirk wrote of his decision: "I'm not a character, this is my life & its the way certain situations over the last few weeks have been portrayed which left me with no choice."
Mick has banned filming of the reality programme taking place in his club Sugar Hut.
Lydia Bright also left the show recently followed by Lauren Goodger, who took part in the latest series of Dancing on Ice.
- 3/29/2013
- Digital Spy
Kirk Norcross has taken to Twitter to explain his reasons for leaving The Only Way is Essex.
His departure follows his dad's decision to also quit the show. Mick Norcross has also banned filming of the reality programme in his club Sugar Hut.
Kirk said on his Twitter account: "Jst 2 let every 1 no I have walked away from #Towie and will not be returning, the show had changed 2 mch! I will let u no the details soon."
He also denied he left the show on advice from friend Danny Dyer, saying: "The decision to leave #Towie was mine and there is reason behind my action which I'm not prepared to have manipulated in the media anymore.
"I'm not a character, this is my life & its the way certain situations over the last few weeks have been portrayed which left me with no choice."
A source said to The Mirror: "It's...
His departure follows his dad's decision to also quit the show. Mick Norcross has also banned filming of the reality programme in his club Sugar Hut.
Kirk said on his Twitter account: "Jst 2 let every 1 no I have walked away from #Towie and will not be returning, the show had changed 2 mch! I will let u no the details soon."
He also denied he left the show on advice from friend Danny Dyer, saying: "The decision to leave #Towie was mine and there is reason behind my action which I'm not prepared to have manipulated in the media anymore.
"I'm not a character, this is my life & its the way certain situations over the last few weeks have been portrayed which left me with no choice."
A source said to The Mirror: "It's...
- 3/23/2013
- Digital Spy
Kirk Norcross has quit 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 24-year-old star took to his Twitter account this morning (21.03.13) to reveal he has left the ITV2 reality show with immediate effect because the programme had ''changed too much'' for him to stick around. He wrote: ''Jst 2 let every 1 no I have walked away from #Towie and will not be returning, the show had changed 2 mch! I will let u no the details soon (sic)'' Following his shock announcement, the club promoter was clearly in a relaxed mood as his father Mick Norcross - who quit the...
- 3/21/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Kirk Norcross has announced that he has quit The Only Way is Essex.
The reality TV star confirmed that he will "not be returning" to the ITV2 show on Twitter, saying that it had "changed too much".
Jst 2 let every 1 no I have walked away from #Towie and will not be returning, the show had changed 2 mch! I will let u no the details soon
— Kirk Norcross (@kirk_official) March 21, 2013
This is the second time that Norcross has quit the show, having originally departed after its third series in 2011. However, he eventually rejoined the programme in September 2012.
His departure follows that of several cast members including his father Mick Norcross, who announced his intention to quit earlier this month.
Cara Kilbey quit Towie ahead of its latest series last month, while Joey Essex and Sam Faiers were recently reported to be potentially leaving for a spinoff show.
Meanwhile, Mario Falcone...
The reality TV star confirmed that he will "not be returning" to the ITV2 show on Twitter, saying that it had "changed too much".
Jst 2 let every 1 no I have walked away from #Towie and will not be returning, the show had changed 2 mch! I will let u no the details soon
— Kirk Norcross (@kirk_official) March 21, 2013
This is the second time that Norcross has quit the show, having originally departed after its third series in 2011. However, he eventually rejoined the programme in September 2012.
His departure follows that of several cast members including his father Mick Norcross, who announced his intention to quit earlier this month.
Cara Kilbey quit Towie ahead of its latest series last month, while Joey Essex and Sam Faiers were recently reported to be potentially leaving for a spinoff show.
Meanwhile, Mario Falcone...
- 3/21/2013
- Digital Spy
Kirk Norcross has quit 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 24-year-old star took to his Twitter account this morning (21.03.13) to reveal he has left the ITV2 reality show with immediate effect because the programme had ''changed too much'' for him to stick around. He wrote: ''Jst 2 let every 1 no I have walked away from #Towie and will not be returning, the show had changed 2 mch! I will let u no the details soon (sic)'' Following his shock announcement, the club promoter was clearly in a relaxed mood as his father Mick Norcross - who quit the...
- 3/19/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Mick Norcross has revealed that he has quit The Only Way is Essex.
The Sugar Hut club owner has also banned show producers from filming at his venue in future episodes.
Norcross explained that he has become fed up of the ITV2 show's stars arguing in his Brentwood club, and has now decided to leave The Only Way Is Essex having appeared in the show since 2011.
The latest episode saw Sam Faiers label the girls at Sugar Hut "slags", after it was alleged that Amy Broadbent had slept with Mario Falcone while he was with Lucy Mecklenburgh.
"My club is an upmarket venue where people come to drink champagne and feel spoiled," he told The Sun.
"All these rows they keep filming don't show the club in a good light and I'm worried it's putting people off coming, which is the last thing I want.
"Allowing the Sugar Hut Honeys...
The Sugar Hut club owner has also banned show producers from filming at his venue in future episodes.
Norcross explained that he has become fed up of the ITV2 show's stars arguing in his Brentwood club, and has now decided to leave The Only Way Is Essex having appeared in the show since 2011.
The latest episode saw Sam Faiers label the girls at Sugar Hut "slags", after it was alleged that Amy Broadbent had slept with Mario Falcone while he was with Lucy Mecklenburgh.
"My club is an upmarket venue where people come to drink champagne and feel spoiled," he told The Sun.
"All these rows they keep filming don't show the club in a good light and I'm worried it's putting people off coming, which is the last thing I want.
"Allowing the Sugar Hut Honeys...
- 3/8/2013
- Digital Spy
Phillip Schofield has been crowned the 'Sexiest Silver Fox' for 2012. The This Morning presenter was voted the most attractive man with grey hair in a poll run by My Celebrity Fashion. George Clooney was voted into second place, while The Only Way Is Essex star Mick Norcross landed in third place. Harrison Ford, Matt LeBlanc and Us presidential candidate Mitt Romney also found their way into the top ten. Over 1,150 women aged over 18 were asked which grey-haired celebrities they found the sexiest, with a photo selection of so-called 'silver foxes'. When asked what they found attractive in men with grey hair, 51% stated that it made men look "more mature", while 24% said they looked more "sophisticated". Editor Bobbie Malpass said of the results: "It's great to see that grey-haired celebrities (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Kirk Norcross made a surprise return to The Only Way is Essex last night (September 30). The reality TV star appeared in the seventh series premiere, having departed the ITV2 show after its third run in 2011. The Celebrity Big Brother star has now reportedly returned to the show as a regular for its current series, the Daily Mail reports. Norcross was reunited with his estranged nightclub owner father Mick in the season opener. The pair discussed their difficult relationship over the past few years, with the 24-year-old stating that their discussions always end in arguments. However, Norcross told his father that he hopes to repair the relationship by spending more time together.
They were later seen shopping together in the episode (more)...
They were later seen shopping together in the episode (more)...
- 10/1/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Kirk Norcross has returned to 'The Only Way is Essex'. The 24-year-old star had left the ITV2 show after its third series in November last year, but made a surprise return last night (30.09.12). Kirk had previously said he wanted 2012 ''to be 'Towie' free'' but is thought to have returned after his solo TV career failed to take off. In his first scenes back on the show Kirk was reunited with his father, nightclub owner Mick Norcross, and they seemed to be making up after an argument. Mick said: ''This is the longest we've never spoke for, do you realise that?'' Kirk replied: ''Yeah,...
- 9/28/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Mick Norcross is slimming down to find his dream woman. The 49-year-old 'The Only Way Is Essex' star and nightclub owner wants to stop chasing younger women and has resolved to get in shape to find The One and tie the knot. Mick said: ''I'm always surrounded by young ladies in my Sugar Hut club, but I'd love to marry again and settle down. ''I want to get in shape and drop from 17st to 15stm so I've been working out with a personal trainer from Fitness 6. I've already lost half a stone in two months!'' The sugar daddy famously dated 26-year-old...
- 9/10/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Mick Norcross is slimming down to find his dream woman. The 49-year-old 'The Only Way Is Essex' star and nightclub owner wants to stop chasing younger women and has resolved to get in shape to find The One and tie the knot. Mick said: ''I'm always surrounded by young ladies in my Sugar Hut club, but I'd love to marry again and settle down. ''I want to get in shape and drop from 17st to 15stm so I've been working out with a personal trainer from Fitness 6. I've already lost half a stone in two months!'' The sugar daddy famously dated 26-year-old...
- 9/6/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Kirk Norcross may leave The Only Way Is Essex, it has been reported. Norcross, who has featured on the ITV2 reality show since it debuted last year, has been approached for a new series of Channel 5 dating series The Bachelor, according to the Daily Star.
> 'The Only Way Is Essex' stars Mick, Kirk Norcross 'opening £4.3 million hotel' "Kirk has been approached to join The Bachelor... He's jumping at the chance to leave Towie and do something more dynamic," the paper quotes an insider as saying. "He has an eye for the ladies and has been saying for a while it's time to find a nice girl and settle down." The source continued by saying that Norcross hopes to "find the perfect lady" and is "well up" for the show after seeing how much Gavin Henson enjoyed (more)...
> 'The Only Way Is Essex' stars Mick, Kirk Norcross 'opening £4.3 million hotel' "Kirk has been approached to join The Bachelor... He's jumping at the chance to leave Towie and do something more dynamic," the paper quotes an insider as saying. "He has an eye for the ladies and has been saying for a while it's time to find a nice girl and settle down." The source continued by saying that Norcross hopes to "find the perfect lady" and is "well up" for the show after seeing how much Gavin Henson enjoyed (more)...
- 11/25/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
The Only Way Is Essex's Mick and Kirk Norcross have reportedly bought a £4.3 million hotel. The Towie father and son duo are expanding their business empire beyond Brentwood nightclub Sugarhut, according to the Daily Star. The Grand Hotel in Leigh-on-Seas, Essex will be turned into a Towie-themed hotel, restaurant and spa. "We have been looking into it for some time now," Mick told the tabloid newspaper. "We want to turn it into a boutique hotel. Obviously it all depends on (more)...
- 10/18/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The Only Way Is Essex's Maria Fowler has been dumped by Mick Norcross amid reports she previously worked as a high-class escort. The 25-year-old bombshell - who had been on a string of dates with the 48-year-old nightclub owner- is reportedly devastated after Mick broke off their romance and on Friday (14.10.11) and took his new love interest Jacqui Adams to the same restaurant where he and Maria had their first date. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: 'Mick was clearly parading Jacqui around to send the message to Maria; 'It's over.' 'He did it as the claims came out that...
- 10/17/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The Only Way Is Essex's Maria Fowler has been dumped by Mick Norcross amid reports she previously worked as a high-class escort. The 25-year-old bombshell - who had been on a string of dates with the 48-year-old nightclub owner- is reportedly devastated after Mick broke off their romance and on Friday (14.10.11) and took his new love interest Jacqui Adams to the same restaurant where he and Maria had their first date. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Mick was clearly parading Jacqui around to send the message to Maria; 'It's over.' "He did it as the claims came out that...
- 10/17/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
The Only Way Is Essex's Maria Fowler previously worked as a high-class escort. The 25-year-old bombshell - who is currently dating her 48-year-old co-star, nightclub owner Mick Norcross - reportedly earned up to £600 an hour to travel the world entertaining 'mega-rich' bankers, lawyers and sheikhs. Working for exclusive escort agency Carltons of London from 2009 until last year using the secret moniker Kelly, Maria - who worked alongside a fellow escort named Tamara - was described as the 'perfect package'. According to The Sun newspaper, her profile on the agency's website boasted: 'If you are looking for perfection, perfect body, youthful energy,...
- 10/14/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The Only Way Is Essex star Maria Fowler is reportedly planning an on-screen romance with Mick Norcross. Fowler, who was famously dubbed an "extra" by Norcross's son Kirk on the ITV2 show, is said to be angry at the lack of airtime she is receiving in the current series. The 25-year-old apparently hopes that forming a relationship with bar owner Mick will give her a more prominent role on The Only Way Is Essex. An insider told The Sun: "Maria wants to make sure that she doesn't fade into the background. She knows being part of a relationship (more)...
- 10/1/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
The Only Way Is Essex star Mick Norcross has admitted that he regrets reducing his lovestruck co-star Gemma Collins to tears. The Sugar Hut boss - father of show favourite Kirk - snubbed Collins at a pool party in the ITV programme's second series finale in May. Speaking ahead of Towie's return tomorrow night, Mick insisted that he was unaware of how deep the 30-year-old's feelings ran. "I had no idea that Gemma was so upset," he told The Sun. "I think someone may have told her I was going to come over to her (more)...
- 9/24/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
The Only Way is Essex's Gemma Collins has ruled out a romance with co-star Mick Norcross. The car saleswoman spent a large part of series two trying to woo the nightclub owner, but saw her efforts rebuffed when he admitted he had a crush on Nicola Goodger. However, the 30-year-old star has now given up all hopes of a relationship with the hunky older man. Speaking at the launch of Playstation 3 computer game 'Resistance 3' last night (31.08.11), she told Bang Showbiz: "Me and Mick aren't really going to happen I'm afraid. He's a great guy but it's just not to be.
- 9/1/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
The Only Way is Essex's Gemma Collins has ruled out a romance with co-star Mick Norcross. The car saleswoman spent a large part of series two trying to woo the nightclub owner, but saw her efforts rebuffed when he admitted he had a crush on Nicola Goodger. However, the 30-year-old star has now given up all hopes of a relationship with the hunky older man. Speaking at the launch of Playstation 3 computer game 'Resistance 3' last night (31.08.11), she told Bang Showbiz: "Me and Mick aren't really going to happen I'm afraid. He's a great guy but it's just not to be.
- 8/31/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Shane Lynch is to appear in the upcoming third series of 'The Only Way Is Essex'. The Boyzone singer has agreed to be the face of new vodka brand Ver2, which will be launched in Mick and Kirk Norcross' club Sugar Hut when the third season hit screens on ITV2 next month. However, the star - who is a "big fan" of 'Towie' - has vowed not to steal the spotlight from show regulars Mark Wright, Joey Essex and Lydia Bright. He told the Daily Star newspaper: "We are looking to put it into Sugar Hut, as they are interested. I am...
- 8/17/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Shane Lynch has agreed to make a guest appearance on ‘The Only Way Is Essex’.
The ITV2 reality TV show will soon return for it’s third series and the Boyzone singer revealed that he will launch new vodka brand Ver2 at Mick and Kirk Norcross’ club Sugar Hut, at a star studded party which will be filmed for the show.
The former Love Island contestant told the Daily Star:
“We are looking to put it into Sugar Hut, as they are interested. I am good friends with Mick, Kirk and the team. We are talking about doing a nice big launch down there.
However, Shane ruled out any chance of him ending up as a regular Towie cast member, explaining:
“I’m looking forward to series three – especially as it looks like I’m going to be on it. I am a big fan of ‘The Only Way Is Essex...
The ITV2 reality TV show will soon return for it’s third series and the Boyzone singer revealed that he will launch new vodka brand Ver2 at Mick and Kirk Norcross’ club Sugar Hut, at a star studded party which will be filmed for the show.
The former Love Island contestant told the Daily Star:
“We are looking to put it into Sugar Hut, as they are interested. I am good friends with Mick, Kirk and the team. We are talking about doing a nice big launch down there.
However, Shane ruled out any chance of him ending up as a regular Towie cast member, explaining:
“I’m looking forward to series three – especially as it looks like I’m going to be on it. I am a big fan of ‘The Only Way Is Essex...
- 8/17/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Jodie Marsh has reportedly joined ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ for it’s third series.
The reality TV show will return to ITV2 later this year and insiders say that the attention seeking model is keen to be a new cast member, because it is set in her old stomping ground.
From Brentwood in Essex, Jodie is reportedly set to replace buxom red head Amy Childs on the reality show, after she announced her departure so she could join the lineup of Celebrity Big Brother.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: “Since Kirk split up with Lauren Pope he has been hanging out with Jodie. She would definitely spice it up a bit.”
However, Jodie may not be the only new addition to Towie, as it has been reported that none of the stars who entered the show in it’s second series have been guaranteed a place in the third.
The reality TV show will return to ITV2 later this year and insiders say that the attention seeking model is keen to be a new cast member, because it is set in her old stomping ground.
From Brentwood in Essex, Jodie is reportedly set to replace buxom red head Amy Childs on the reality show, after she announced her departure so she could join the lineup of Celebrity Big Brother.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: “Since Kirk split up with Lauren Pope he has been hanging out with Jodie. She would definitely spice it up a bit.”
However, Jodie may not be the only new addition to Towie, as it has been reported that none of the stars who entered the show in it’s second series have been guaranteed a place in the third.
- 8/5/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Denise Van Outen has admitted that Mark Wright would have been just her type when she was younger.
The actress and singer is an avid fan of The Only Way is Essex and being an Essex girl herself, provides the voice-over for the ITV2 reality TV series. When asked about some of it’s characters, the blonde beauty admitted that Mark Wright stands out for her but added that any woman associated with him, would have to be ‘very careful.’
She said: “I do think Mark Wright is a very good looking chap. But you’d have to be very careful.
“He’s the sort of person I would have fallen for back in the day and then been left crying into my pillow while all my friends said, ‘I told you so!’ He’s an, ‘I told you so,’ kind of boy.”
Denise also defended the show against it...
The actress and singer is an avid fan of The Only Way is Essex and being an Essex girl herself, provides the voice-over for the ITV2 reality TV series. When asked about some of it’s characters, the blonde beauty admitted that Mark Wright stands out for her but added that any woman associated with him, would have to be ‘very careful.’
She said: “I do think Mark Wright is a very good looking chap. But you’d have to be very careful.
“He’s the sort of person I would have fallen for back in the day and then been left crying into my pillow while all my friends said, ‘I told you so!’ He’s an, ‘I told you so,’ kind of boy.”
Denise also defended the show against it...
- 8/3/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Joey Essex may have had his musical aspirations dashed, before they are even realised it has been reported.
The simple The Only Way Is Essex star had been planning to release his debut single ‘Reem’ later in 2011, however insiders say bosses of the ITV2 reality TV show have banned him from releasing any music, if he wants to remain in the cast.
Towie producer are said to be concerned that the 20-year-old star would get “too big for his boots” and use the publicity surrounding series three to overshadow the show and launch his singing debut.
However the executives may not get their way, as Joey has already signed with 360 Records, who are determined to release ‘Reem’ at all costs.
A source close to the label told The Sun newspaper: “We are well within our rights to release this record and will do if the demand continues. I think it...
The simple The Only Way Is Essex star had been planning to release his debut single ‘Reem’ later in 2011, however insiders say bosses of the ITV2 reality TV show have banned him from releasing any music, if he wants to remain in the cast.
Towie producer are said to be concerned that the 20-year-old star would get “too big for his boots” and use the publicity surrounding series three to overshadow the show and launch his singing debut.
However the executives may not get their way, as Joey has already signed with 360 Records, who are determined to release ‘Reem’ at all costs.
A source close to the label told The Sun newspaper: “We are well within our rights to release this record and will do if the demand continues. I think it...
- 7/13/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Tubby Towie star Gemma Collins has revealed that she’s aiming to lose six stone so that she can secure a DVD deal which will reportedly bag her around £20,000.
The Sun reports that if Gemma can lose the weight, her exercise and diet DVD would be in addition to a magazine exclusive deal that’ll show her progress.
Gemma, who’s currently a size 16, wants to be a size 8, and she’s hoping a “boot camp” in Norfolk will provide the motivation she needs.
A friend of Gemma’s told the paper, “Gemma really wants to lose weight, firstly as she knows this is the best way to make money in this business.
“She’s fed up of being the fat bird surrounded by, albeit surgically enhanced, other women.
“She is also hoping to get a man and still has her eye on Kirk Norcross’s dad Mick after snogging...
The Sun reports that if Gemma can lose the weight, her exercise and diet DVD would be in addition to a magazine exclusive deal that’ll show her progress.
Gemma, who’s currently a size 16, wants to be a size 8, and she’s hoping a “boot camp” in Norfolk will provide the motivation she needs.
A friend of Gemma’s told the paper, “Gemma really wants to lose weight, firstly as she knows this is the best way to make money in this business.
“She’s fed up of being the fat bird surrounded by, albeit surgically enhanced, other women.
“She is also hoping to get a man and still has her eye on Kirk Norcross’s dad Mick after snogging...
- 7/8/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
The Sun today reports that Six members of the Towie cast will be axed before the show returns for a new series.
The paper states that the show’s bosses “want new blood” for the docu-soap, and apparently, they’re already advertising for wannabes who are eager to share their lives, loves and tango tans with viewers.
The ad, placed by the show’s production company Lime Pictures, reads: “Could you be the new Joey Essex? We are looking for new faces to star in the next series of Towie. Is it you? email us at essex@lime-essex.com”
Most likely to go, according to the paper, are glamour model Maria Fowler, 24, DJ Lauren Pope, 27, singer Joey Essex, 20, single mum Chloe Sims, 29, car saleswoman Gemma Collins, 30, and nightclub owner Mick Norcross, 47.
All of the above cast member joined the ITV2 hit show during its second series, which ended in May.
The paper states that the show’s bosses “want new blood” for the docu-soap, and apparently, they’re already advertising for wannabes who are eager to share their lives, loves and tango tans with viewers.
The ad, placed by the show’s production company Lime Pictures, reads: “Could you be the new Joey Essex? We are looking for new faces to star in the next series of Towie. Is it you? email us at essex@lime-essex.com”
Most likely to go, according to the paper, are glamour model Maria Fowler, 24, DJ Lauren Pope, 27, singer Joey Essex, 20, single mum Chloe Sims, 29, car saleswoman Gemma Collins, 30, and nightclub owner Mick Norcross, 47.
All of the above cast member joined the ITV2 hit show during its second series, which ended in May.
- 7/4/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
Denise Van Outen has admitted that despite having a dishy husband of her own, she can’t help but ogle ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star Mick Norcross.
The 37 year old TV personality is married and shares a child with ‘Any Dream Will Do’ winner Lee Mead has joked that she ‘loves’ the rugged businessman and knows that her crush on one of the oldest stars of the reality TV show, says a lot about her own age.
She said: “Me and my mates all love Mick Norcross, Kirk’s dad on ‘The Only Way Is Essex’. We laugh about how that makes us old, because we’re not interested in the young ones.
“I’d marry Joey though, because he would make me laugh. He might not be the brightest spark, but he looks nice.”
Denise also confessed that while she loves all things Towie, she just can’t...
The 37 year old TV personality is married and shares a child with ‘Any Dream Will Do’ winner Lee Mead has joked that she ‘loves’ the rugged businessman and knows that her crush on one of the oldest stars of the reality TV show, says a lot about her own age.
She said: “Me and my mates all love Mick Norcross, Kirk’s dad on ‘The Only Way Is Essex’. We laugh about how that makes us old, because we’re not interested in the young ones.
“I’d marry Joey though, because he would make me laugh. He might not be the brightest spark, but he looks nice.”
Denise also confessed that while she loves all things Towie, she just can’t...
- 6/18/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Denise Van Outen has a crush on 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Mick Norcross. The 37-year-old actress - who provides the voiceover for the ITV2 show - admitted while she fancies the hunky older businessman, she wants to "marry" cheeky chappie Joey Essex for a laugh. She said: "Me and my mates all love Mick Norcross, Kirk's dad on 'The Only Way Is Essex'. We laugh about how that makes us old, because we're not interested in the young ones. "I'd marry Joey though, because he would make me laugh. He might not be the brightest spark, but he looks nice." However, Denise...
- 6/18/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Denise Van Outen has a crush on 'The Only Way Is Essex' star Mick Norcross. The 37-year-old actress - who provides the voiceover for the ITV2 show - admitted while she fancies the hunky older businessman, she wants to "marry" cheeky chappie Joey Essex for a laugh. She said: "Me and my mates all love Mick Norcross, Kirk's dad on 'The Only Way Is Essex'. We laugh about how that makes us old, because we're not interested in the young ones. "I'd marry Joey though, because he would make me laugh. He might not be the brightest spark, but he looks nice." However, Denise...
- 6/16/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
When Gemma Collins from Bafta winning The Only Way is Essex appeared naked in a photo shoot for Heat magazine we commented that her weight was unhealthy.
It is fair to say that we faced some criticism for this view.
Now Gemma has just returned from a three week bootcamp where she has attempted to lose weight after admitting herself that she was not a healthy weight.
Our StyleJacking site have reported that Gemma told New! magazine:
‘I can’t say I only ate salad because, clearly, I do overindulge.
‘But I’m not a sumo wrestler, I’m a human being. I want the old Gemma back.
‘I say I am still proud of my curves, but I want to be healthy. I know I’m obese and it’s not doing me any good.
‘I’m never going to be tiny, I would look ill, but I need to lose a few stone.
It is fair to say that we faced some criticism for this view.
Now Gemma has just returned from a three week bootcamp where she has attempted to lose weight after admitting herself that she was not a healthy weight.
Our StyleJacking site have reported that Gemma told New! magazine:
‘I can’t say I only ate salad because, clearly, I do overindulge.
‘But I’m not a sumo wrestler, I’m a human being. I want the old Gemma back.
‘I say I am still proud of my curves, but I want to be healthy. I know I’m obese and it’s not doing me any good.
‘I’m never going to be tiny, I would look ill, but I need to lose a few stone.
- 5/30/2011
- by Oonagh
- Unreality
Chloe Sims has claimed that she was no stunner when she was growing up. In fact she insisted that she looked like “Ugly Betty” in her teens.
The ‘Only Way Is Essex’ star – who shot to fame during the second series of the ITV2 reality series alongside her cousin Joey Essex – admitted her dad used to ban her from wearing make-up when she was at school.
She explained: “My dad didn’t let me wear make-up as a child. I was an Ugly Betty at school. I was bullied for my looks. “I think that’s why I wear so much make-up now.”
The brunette bombshell – who attracted the attentions of ‘Towie’ father and son duo Mick and Kirk Norcross during her time on the show – revealed since discovering false eyelashes at the age of 16, she hasnít been out of the house without them.
Chloe added to Now magazine: “I...
The ‘Only Way Is Essex’ star – who shot to fame during the second series of the ITV2 reality series alongside her cousin Joey Essex – admitted her dad used to ban her from wearing make-up when she was at school.
She explained: “My dad didn’t let me wear make-up as a child. I was an Ugly Betty at school. I was bullied for my looks. “I think that’s why I wear so much make-up now.”
The brunette bombshell – who attracted the attentions of ‘Towie’ father and son duo Mick and Kirk Norcross during her time on the show – revealed since discovering false eyelashes at the age of 16, she hasnít been out of the house without them.
Chloe added to Now magazine: “I...
- 5/29/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
We were all left heartbroken for poor Gemma Collins at the season finale of The Only Way is Essex, when Sugar Hut club owner Mick Norcross snubbed her at the pool party in favour of another girl but it would seem all is not lost!
Car saleswoman Gemma has revealed that at the wrap party the ageing lothario approached her and said that although he was not in a rush for a relationship, he would like to see how things go.
The pair then kissed passionately for several minutes.
“We snogged at the Towie wrap party. He came up to me at the bar and said, ‘Gemma, darling’, and ran his fingers through my hair. He told me he liked me but doesn’t want to rush into a relationship,” Collins told New magazine.
“We kissed for about five minutes. It was tongues, tongues, tongues and then a long kiss at the end.
Car saleswoman Gemma has revealed that at the wrap party the ageing lothario approached her and said that although he was not in a rush for a relationship, he would like to see how things go.
The pair then kissed passionately for several minutes.
“We snogged at the Towie wrap party. He came up to me at the bar and said, ‘Gemma, darling’, and ran his fingers through my hair. He told me he liked me but doesn’t want to rush into a relationship,” Collins told New magazine.
“We kissed for about five minutes. It was tongues, tongues, tongues and then a long kiss at the end.
- 5/17/2011
- by Anna Howell
- Unreality
The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has revealed that she has secured a date with Mick Norcross. Collins, 30, was shown in floods of tears in the final episode of the ITV2 reality show's second series after she was snubbed at a pool party by club owner Norcross. However, the car sales worker claimed that the pair kissed and made up at the show's wrap party and she is now determined to "get fitter" for their first date. "We snogged at the Towie wrap party. He came up to me at the bar and said, 'Gemma, darling', (more)...
- 5/17/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The Only Way Is Essex’s Lauren Goodger has denied rumours that her sister Nicola fancies Mick Norcross.
The leering 47-year-old was seen eyeing up the brunette beauty, 26, at the pool party on Wednesday series finale, however her sister has insisted that she isn’t at all interested in an ‘old man.
Lauren exclusively told Bang Showbiz: “There is no way Nicola fancies Mick. He’s old and he’s not even her type.
“She hates all the blingy Essex lifestyle anyway, and that’s what he’s all about. He’s a lovely guy but they won’t be getting together.”
The news will undoubtedly please love rival Gemma Collins, who was seen crying on ‘Towie’ – which is up for the YouTube Audience Award at the upcoming Philips BAFTA TV Awards – while Mick showered Nicola with attention and expensive champagne.
However, Lauren explained her shy sibling is not into showy guys,...
The leering 47-year-old was seen eyeing up the brunette beauty, 26, at the pool party on Wednesday series finale, however her sister has insisted that she isn’t at all interested in an ‘old man.
Lauren exclusively told Bang Showbiz: “There is no way Nicola fancies Mick. He’s old and he’s not even her type.
“She hates all the blingy Essex lifestyle anyway, and that’s what he’s all about. He’s a lovely guy but they won’t be getting together.”
The news will undoubtedly please love rival Gemma Collins, who was seen crying on ‘Towie’ – which is up for the YouTube Audience Award at the upcoming Philips BAFTA TV Awards – while Mick showered Nicola with attention and expensive champagne.
However, Lauren explained her shy sibling is not into showy guys,...
- 5/6/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Coming up on tonight’s The Only Way is Essex……
Debbie and Lydia bathe Mr Darcy in a paddling pool in the garden.
Arg gets a massage and fat reducing wrap from Amy in the salon – with little success. He jiggles his man-boobs at Amy.
Gemma still has her sights firmly set on Mick (Kirk’s dad) and decides to bake him an apple pie which she leaves on his doorstep with an anonymous note.
Kirk has a question to pop to Lauren Pope and takes her boating where he asks her…to move in with him.
Joey Essex holds a Reem Night at the Sugar Hut which is a roaring success – making him the new Mr Mark Wright in the eyes of many people and making Mark a bit miffed. Joey is talk of the town after a hugely popular night and it looks like the tables have turned...
Debbie and Lydia bathe Mr Darcy in a paddling pool in the garden.
Arg gets a massage and fat reducing wrap from Amy in the salon – with little success. He jiggles his man-boobs at Amy.
Gemma still has her sights firmly set on Mick (Kirk’s dad) and decides to bake him an apple pie which she leaves on his doorstep with an anonymous note.
Kirk has a question to pop to Lauren Pope and takes her boating where he asks her…to move in with him.
Joey Essex holds a Reem Night at the Sugar Hut which is a roaring success – making him the new Mr Mark Wright in the eyes of many people and making Mark a bit miffed. Joey is talk of the town after a hugely popular night and it looks like the tables have turned...
- 4/27/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs is rumoured to concerned about her lack of air time on the ITV2 reality show. Childs has featured far less in the second series following the arrival of new characters Chloe Simms, Mick Norcross, Gemma Collins and Joey Essex. Meanwhile, Childs has not featured in any major storyline in the latest run as the programme has centered on the relationships of James Argent and Lydia Bright, Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger and Kirk (more)...
- 4/20/2011
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
The Only Way Is Essex newcomer Gemma Collins has revealed that she loves being fuller figured. Collins recently joined the reality show when Kirk Norcross tried to set up a date between the 30-year-old and his father Mick. Taking part in a revealing photoshoot for Heat, Collins insisted that her size 20 figure does not concern her, as she feels "sexy" at her weight of almost 17st. "If I had to walk down a catwalk next to Kate Moss, I would," she explained. "As long as I could have a tan and heels, it'd be absolutely fine! "I'm not perfect, but I am confident and I feel (more)...
- 4/12/2011
- by By Naomi Rainey
- Digital Spy
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