TOWIE’S Harry Derbidge flies to Australia to meet ‘handsome’ new boyfriend for first time

In the final episode of the ITVBe show, Joe Blackman’s ex-boyfriend Junaid Ahmed and Harry Derbidge’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Blackman, made their eyes water. TOWIE OG Harry opens up about recovering from Joe and Junaid’s betrayal, the enormous public support he has received, and he reveals to OK! as the 90-minute Christmas special filming kicks off. that he’s connected with someone new but they’re based down under. Harry, 30, also tells us his festive plans, which include letting his hair down and shaking off a difficult year with his cousin, Amy Childs…

Hi, Harry! How are you? At the conclusion of the previous series, you were heartbroken…

I am in such a better place. In Cyprus, when it all happened, I don’t even remember it… I was there but not there. I’m so happy that I’ve overcome this. Time is a healer. The situation will always leave me with scars, and those scars will continue to be with me as I enter new relationships. However, I’m pleased that two people have revealed their true selves to me. I initially believed I would be in a bad place right now, but I’m fortunate that I managed to come together.

You’ve had a lot of support, haven’t you?

After an episode, I went through my phone and received thousands of messages. My Instagram has never experienced this much explosion. It was both overwhelming and incredible at the same time. There were so many people who were able to relate to my experiences. I assumed this to be something extraordinary. Your best friend and your boyfriend have never been in a million years, in my opinion. I didn’t think people lived like that. But honestly, people are messaging, going, “My husband left me for my best friend…” there were so many. I really appreciated the support and love I received.

You’re looking well, too…

I am working on myself. I’ve been working out a lot lately. just to improve my appearance and feel better. I want to feel the best on my next TOWIE beach trip. I was so comfy in a relationship, I kind of let myself go. So it’s time to be the best version possible.

How have you found it, filming with Joe and Junaid?

This Christmas special only has one appearance for me so far. That’s going to change today. There’s a lot of stuff that happened. The last time we saw TOWIE everyone was on the phone, going, “They’ve broken up…” I look at them and think, “You ain’t real”. They may try to hurt me or rub my face, but I’m just a little bit of a victim. I will never forgive them, ever. And Joe’s apology was not a genuine apology. He apologized, and he later called me a liar. I just walked off with my head in the end. I am proud of myself. The person you last saw on screen? I’ve changed a lot since then. I turned my back, smiled, and continued on as usual after they had to walk in yesterday. They don’t hurt me any more.

Have the cast members been very supportive of you?

It was a clear right or wrong. The fact that they play victims around? I have blocked them so I don’t see their stuff]on social media]. It doesn’t mean people don’t screen shot it and send it to me, so I have made a rule now with the girls, saying send me nothing, I don’t want to see it. The day I accepted it happened… I woke up. I was so hurt and worked up and wasn’t sleeping. In the mirror, I accepted it and looked at myself. The day I did that was a blessing. It made me really happy. Without them, my life improved. They were problems.

Is there anyone new on the horizon?

I am seeing someone. It is early days. It is so early, we haven’t even met! He lives on the other side of the world, in Australia. I’m going on a first date for two weeks. I’ve never been. I’m dreading the flight, I’ve never been on one that long. The first part lasts eight hours, the second thirteen. It is a new chapter. I’m still single, but there is someone who texts every day. We have dates over FaceTime. He is very handsome. I’ll take my time. It is the other side of the world, so it can’t be rushed!

With Girlband 2.0, do you still manage to get along?

The girls and I continue to be Girlband 2.0. That is still going strong. Ella [Rae Wise] may be feeling a little guilty about not being there for me; we’ll talk about that at some point. I don’t have bad feelings towards Ella. I am aware that relationships and friendships change as people go through them. I don’t take it personally. Put her and Dan]Edgar] aside, or me and the girls aside. When Ella needed someone, I was there, but when I needed her she wasn’t there. It doesn’t need to get aggy or blow up, but there’s a conversation that needs to be had.

And have you and Freddie]Bentley] made up?

I’ve been getting on really well with Freddie. We really bonded. It was just natural. We were chatty and in a nice way, we’re friends. We laugh at a lot of the same things because we are so similar. We could use more of that because we were bouncing off each other. And Arg]James ‘ Arg ‘ Argent] is back! That’s exciting. Another OG: We are now four people. Me, Amy, Lauren]Goodger] and Arg. Perhaps we should return more!

What are your plans for Christmas?

I’m going to be home for Christmas Day, we’re going to a restaurant with all the family, my mum, brother, auntie, everyone. Amy’s having dinner at home with Billy]Delbosq, her partner] and his family and then I’ll meet her in the evening for some drinks and games! She’ll let her hair fall before going to bed with the children.

The Only Way Is Essexmas airs Sunday 15 December

Source: Mirror