‘We are all stuck at home’: TOWIE viewers SLAM ‘fakeness’ of show as cast continue to be filmed in bars and restaurants in the middle of lockdown
The Only Way Is Essex viewers were left unimpressed by Sunday’s episode as the cast continued to be filmed in bars and restaurants during lockdown.
A message from the cast at the start of the episode informed fans that social venues were opened for the stars to film and social distancing guidelines were adhered to.
But at a time when non-essential businesses are still closed to the public, fans slammed the ‘fakeness’ of the show.
Lockdown? The Only Way Is Essex viewers were left unimpressed by Sunday’s episode as the cast continued to be filmed in bars and restaurants during lockdown
During Sunday’s episode, several cast members were filmed in a club enjoying drinks while Harry Derbidge, Amy Childs and Bobby Norris had a meal in a restaurant.
Ella Rae Wise and Pete Wicks went for a drink in a bar while Ella and Kelsey had a coffee together in a café, all of which remain closed to the public until lockdown restrictions are eased on April 12.
Venting their frustrations, one viewer said: ‘This episode is embarrassing. Really really cringe. The fakeness knowing everyone else is in lockdown is disgusting’.
Another said: ‘These venues must have been paid a decent amount of money for them to open just to film whilst we are all stuck at home.’
Filming: A message from the cast at the start of the episode informed fans that social venues were opened for the stars to film and social distancing guidelines were adhered to
Another viewer fumed: ‘Instead of enjoying #TOWIE I get jealous of all the filming locations and the fact that it’ll be ages before I can do as they are. Think I’d have preferred a lockdown reflected series.’
One fan added: ‘Pubs and gyms are closed because of lockdown yet they can open to film The Only Way Is Essex. What an absolute joke!’
Another said: ‘Anyone else just wanna go sit in a bar with their friends and enjoy a few glasses of wine, good good and great company?’
During the episode, Ella and Kelsey had a tense conversation in a café when they decided to end their friendship after Ella kissed Pete, who Kelsey had feelings for.
Reaction: At a time when non-essential businesses are still closed to the public, fans slammed the ‘fakeness’ of the show
Kelsey asked her: ‘Why do you think I haven’t spoken to you in two months?’
Ella replied: ‘I honestly have no idea what it could possibly be.’
Kelsey said: ‘The boy I liked, that I was with 24/7 in front of you, did you kiss him behind my back? Two people told me Ella.’
Kelsey then told Ella that she ‘craves attention’ before telling her their friendship of two years was now over.
Awkward: Ella Rae Wise and Kelsey Stratford had a tense conversation in a café when they decided to end their friendship after Ella kissed Pete Wicks, who Kelsey had feelings for
She said: ‘I’ve seen your true self. I don’t hate you, I don’t want to be your enemy but I honestly just don’t want to be mates anymore.’
Pete later told Ella that he ‘can’t be in a relationship’ when they met for a drink after he told Clelia Theodorou he hoped she wasn’t hoping for a romance to blossom between them.
He said: ‘There was a lot to drink and we had a little kiss. I think Ella’s a lovely girl I really do, but for me at the minute, it’s more about doing me at the minute. I would hope that Ella’s not expecting anything from that.’
Meanwhile, Bobby and Harry had a furious argument in a restaurant after Amy brought the exes together to finally settle their differences.
Kelsey said: ‘I’ve seen your true self. I don’t hate you, I don’t want to be your enemy but I honestly just don’t want to be mates anymore’
Harry has been unhappy with Amy carrying on a friendship with his ex, despite the fact their relationship ended seven years ago and Harry is now engaged.
Harry said: ‘I do think it’s a bit strange that you two are now buddies. I’m hearing a lot about you.’
Unimpressed, Bobby responded: ‘That we’ve gone furniture shopping? What part don’t you like?’
Harry replied: ‘Cause we never had a good ending. I was thrown under the bus.’
Nothing serious: Pete told Ella that he ‘can’t be in a relationship’ when they met for a drink after he told Clelia Theodorou he hoped she wasn’t hoping for a romance to blossom between them
Bobby said: ‘I don’t think you can rewrite history. It’s like trying to say the Titanic never sunk, saying you never cheated on me. I know you cheated on me.’
Harry acknowledged he slept with his ex-boyfriend but insisted it wasn’t when he and Bobby were together.
Not believing his former flame, Bobby stormed out of the restaurant and said: ‘Amy I love you, I’ve got a lot of time for you, [to Harry] you’re full of s**t.’
It comes after TOWIE was hit by complaints to Ofcom after the stars were seen visiting pubs and restaurants while the UK is in lockdown during Wednesday’s episode.
Tense: Bobby Norris and Harry Derbidge had a furious argument in a restaurant after Amy brought the exes together to finally settle their differences
According to a report from the government regulatory authority on Wednesday, 64 people have contacted them to complain about the programme since its launch on Sunday night.
Before the episode began, bosses clarified in a disclaimer that the 28th series was filmed following strict Covid-19 protocols so that the cast and crew are safe.
It read: ‘The show will still be bringing you the cast’s real lives and stories, but to keep everyone safe TOWIE have had to create its own little world to film in.
Furious: Harry has been unhappy with Amy carrying on a friendship with his ex, despite the fact their relationship ended seven years ago and Harry is now engaged
‘So, although you may see cast in pubs and restaurants, don’t worry because they’ve opened just for the show and have put in lots of extra measures, so Lime Pictures and ITV can still bring you the TOWIE you love safely.’
According to a report from The Sun, the complaints to Ofcom were made about: ‘Filming in bars, restaurants and gyms during lockdown and food wastage.’
MailOnline has contacted Ofcom for further comment, TOWIE spokespeople declined to comment when approached.
Upset: It comes after TOWIE was hit by complaints to Ofcom after the stars were seen visiting pubs and restaurants while the UK is in lockdown during Wednesday’s episode
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