Towie’s Junaid breaks silence on romance with Joe after hooking up with Harry’s ex TWO weeks after shock split
TOWIE star Junaid Ahmed said he is “happier than ever and on cloud nine” following his “romance” with Joe Blackman.
The Sun revealed earlier this month how Harry Derbidge’s ex Joe had moved on with co-star Junaid just two weeks after splitting.
TV favourite Junaid, 30, has now admitted that his romantic life is progressing in the right direction, despite the controversy.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Junaid said: “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, it will pan out on the show.
“I knew Harry and Joe’s relationship was on the rocks prior to coming to Cyprus and being in Cyprus everyone saw it.
“On both parts it didn’t work out, I get that it’s sad 100 per cent and I wish them both well.”
Junaid said there will be plenty of emotional scenes as he admits his feelings for Joe.
He continued: “I sit there and say there is something between me and Joe, which you saw at the end of episode one.
“You can kind of work out from that where we both stand. The next time you see me open up about those feelings for Joe.
“I’m content.”
Junaid sadly admitted that his friendship with ex pal Harry can’t be salvaged.
He shared: “I wish Harry well, I genuinely wish him well.
“It’s a shame, when I sat there and said this was going to be the biggest rollercoaster of emotions, I meant that.”
Reality star Junaid teased there will be some fiery rows between himself and Harry
“Me and Harry have a very open and honest conversation, as you can imagine that pans out.
“Me and Joe has some very honest and open conversations about us and where do we go and what does happen.
“There is so much emotion and heartfelt moments in this show, it’s hard because I genuinely feel like this is the happiest series I’ve had.
“I’ve lost a lot this series but it’s also made me the happiest person I am.”
Despite claims that the Junaid and Joe got together just two weeks Joe’s breakup, Junaid admitted he has no regrets.
He went on: “I don’t live my life on regrets, I’m a massive believer that everything happens for a reason and what’s meant will be will be.”
A source told The Sun said that TV favourite Harry was left furious after he discovered text messages between Joe and ex pal Junaid.
This led to Harry and Joe having a blazing row and ending things for good, despite talks of marriage just weeks before.
A source told us: “Harry found messages between Joe and Junaid and it led to a huge argument and them splitting.”
Joe and Junaid have been spotted enjoying dates since they returned to Essex and have grown closer following the Cyprus trip.
They continued: “Since then Joe and Junaid have been spending lots of time together.
“They been spotted on dates around Essex and staying at each others, so it’s only a matter of time before things erupt with Harry.”
The storyline will play out for viewers later this year, as cast members are forced to take sides.
“It’s likely to be a huge storyline on the show – and everyone will be very divided over it,” they added.
“It’s very out the blue and frankly shocking to most of them.”
Clearly feeling betrayed, Harry has since unfollowed ex boyfriend Joe and former best mate Junaid.
Just last week, Junaid and Joe shared matching snaps on Instagram from their evening out together.
The pair, who are enjoying the early stages of their romance, posted a photo of wine glasses while out together at an Essex restaurant.
Someone who will be standing firmly by Harry’s side is his cousin and legendary Towie star Amy Childs, 34.
It seems the drama has already kicked off even before the series has begun – with Amy unfollowing Joe and Junaid on Instagram.
But it looks like there’s no love lost as Joe has also hit the unfollow button on Amy’s profile.