Gemma Collins’ stunning weight loss & Amy Childs’ mummy makeover among biggest TOWIE transformations as show turns 10
TOWIE has officially turned ten years old. The first episode of the show aired on the 10th October 2010 and has since gone on to have 26 series and over 300 episodes. Known for their fake tans, hair extensions and coining the term ‘vajazzle’, these normal people from Essex became household sensations overnight. Fast forward […]
TOWIE has officially turned ten years old.
The first episode of the show aired on the 10th October 2010 and has since gone on to have 26 series and over 300 episodes.
Known for their fake tans, hair extensions and coining the term ‘vajazzle’, these normal people from Essex became household sensations overnight.
Fast forward ten years and it’s not only the stars of the show that have grown up, their styles have changed also.
Whilst they still might be too glam to give a damn it seems they’ve had a glow up all of their own – here, Fabulous takes a look back at how some of the original stars have changed in the past decade.
Lauren Goodger
The 34-year-old started her time on TOWIE as Mark Wright‘s girlfriend.
After staying on the show for six series Lauren departed in 2012.
Since then she’s taken part in Dancing on Ice in 2013 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2014.
Often seen out in gym gear, leggings and comy two pieces she still however loves a bodycon dress from time to time.
Amy Childs
She’s back on TOWIE currently after a nine year break.
Going on to have her own show It’s All About Amy the 30-year-old has got a roster of other reality TV show appearances such as Celebs Go Dating and The Jump.
When she first appeared on the show in 2010 she became famous for her trademark dark red locks, however since then she’s ditched the colour in favour of a smart blonde/brunette bob.
She still loves to get glammed up even now with two kids in tow.
Sam Faiers
Samantha Faiers starred in eleven series of TOWIE over four years.
Sam has always had a passion for fashion opening Minnie’s Boutique in Brentwood in 2011 with sister Billie.
The 29-year-old has since done collaborations with Quiz Clothing and River Island as well as starting her own line this year Saint Avenue.
She’s also a mega hit on her own reality TV show The Mummy Diaries which features partner Paul and their two children Paul and Rosie.
Lydia Bright
Lydia starred in the show for seven years and was known for her on off relationship with James Argent.
The mum-of-one, now 29, has her head screwed on when it comes to her earnings and snapped up properties around Essex.
When it comes to style she’s collaborated with Matalan and Outfit and loves experimenting with different prints, accessories and styles of clothing.
Chloe Sims
The 38-year-old has not only been in TOWIE since the beginning and is still part of the cast today.
Chloe has been under the knife many times having reportedly spent over £30,000 on plastic surgery, including a £4,500 Brazilian bum lift.
Unlike some of the other stars Chloe has never had much to do with fashion, opting to go down the beauty route instead and opened Chloe’s Beauty Bar in Brentwood last year.
Gemma Collins
The OG diva of TOWIE Gemma sure made her name for herself on the show, originally starting out as a car saleswoman.
Staying on the show up until last year she then landed her own show Gemma Collins: Diva Forever which aired during lockdown this year.
Always one for promoting plus size fashion Gemma has her own store Gemma Collins Boutique in Brentwood which also sells online.
She also released a collection of meme jumpers with In The Style inspired by her time in Celebrity Big Brother and lost a whopping three stone in lockdown.
Lauren Pope
Lauren stayed on TOWIE for a whopping nine years and left in 2019.
Carving out a good DJ career for herself during the time on the show she’s recently given birth to her first child back in July.
The 38-year-old was the first ever celebrity collaboration with In The Style in 2015, a brand that is known for their work with celebrities.
When she first joined TOWIE she came complete with a boob job and fake tan, she had her implants removed in 2017 in order to be taken “more seriously”.
Jess Wright
Jess Wright starred in 16 series of the show leaving in 2016.
The sister of Mark Wright she went onto release a single in 2012 called ‘Dance All Night’.
When it comes to fashion the 35-year-old has her own brand Sistaglam which as well as having it’s own website also features on Next and Very.
Whilst ten years might have passed Jess’s glam style has never wavered.
Billie Faiers
Sister of Sam Billie also co-owned Minnie’s boutique and was on TOWIE for six years.
The 30-year-old now runs Minnie’s on her own and also has created multiple ranges for In The Style and is one of the longest running celebrity collaborations the brand has ever had.
Now appearing on The Mummy diaries alongside sister Sam, husband Greg and children Nellie and Arthur Billie has amassed 2.2 million followers on Instagram and can often be seen showing off her stylish looks.
Earlier this month, it was announced that Billie would be joining the cast of this year’s Dancing on Ice.
Lucy Mecklenburgh
Over the past ten years the 29-year-old has ditched the extensions in favour of a bob and body con dresses for long flowy midis.
Having given birth to her first child with partner Ryan Thomas in March this year, Lucy spent three years on TOWIE.
Post show she has carved out a career for herself with her passion for fitness creating the brand Results Wellness Lifestyle.
Now she’s seen more in lycra than leg lengthening dresses – a whole 360 since 2010.
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