When we think of TOWIE staples we think of Sugar Hut, Nanny Pat's Sausage Plait, Amy Childs, The GC, Lauren Goodger and OF COURSE, Harry Derbidge.
If you've been watching the show since its glory days then you'll have watched this ray of sunshine grow up on-screen and what a breath of fresh air he has become – he somehow manages to bring the drama and keep it wholesome every season. It's an art form.
Saying that, this year Harry has definitely not steered clear of the drama. He joined Amber Turner's girl band, told them all about Ella Rae Wise and Dan Edgar's Bali fun in the sun (and in the pool at night time). It was giving Randall from Recess, and if you get that reference then, heya, how are your 30s going?
There's also been trouble in paradise for Harry and his now ex-boyfriend Joe Blackman. So here's everything you need to know about Harry and all the drama in his life.
Who is Harry Derbidge?
The iconic TOWIE star is a make-up artist, beauty blogger and owner of the lash company Beauty Brave. Harry was only a teenager when he became one of the original cast members alongside his cousin Amy in 2011 before leaving the show after three series.
How old is Harry Derbidge?
Harry is currently 20 years old. He was born on 3 April 1994.
Why did Harry Derbidge quit TOWIE?
Harry joined The Only Way is Essex in 2011 but left the show after just three series. He then popped up again for one series back in 2014 with then-boyfriend Bobby Norris, before returning for good in 2020.
When did Harry Derbidge return to TOWIE?
He came back to Essex for series 28 and is still part of the show.
What happened with Harry Derbidge and Joe Blackman?
TOWIE fans were first introduced to Joe as Harry's boyfriend back in series 32 and they seemed like the dream pair but things have since fallen apart.
During series 34 it came to light that Harry and Joe were having issues and while they tried to make it work in Cyprus, they split when they returned to Essex.
Now though, Joe's rumoured to be dating Harry's former BFF Junaid Ahmed...
What's happened with Harry Derbidge and Junaid Ahmed?
Oh gosh, where do we start with these two?
They were pals, then they fell out... then they were besties again and now they're no longer friends after it came to light that Junaid is apparently dating Joe.
Before we get into the whole Harry/Joe/Junaid love triangle though, Harry and Junaid were already at odds during their fallout earlier this year.
During a trailer for series 33, Harry spoke about his feud with Junaid and said, 'So, obviously Junaid is not here and I've been hearing a lot of rumours,' Harry began, and that is NEVER a good sign.
'In these last five or six months Junaid has just been throwing little comments about me, saying to people not to talk to me and not to be friends with me.'
Fast forward to September 2024 and after a cast trip away in Cyprus, Junaid caught feelings for Joe and has teased that they're dating.
Savage.
What happened with Harry Derbidge and Ella Rae Wise?
Not only did Harry fallout with Dani Imbert off camera during series 33, but he also had a major falling out with Ella after he told Girlband all about Ella and Dan Edgar's relationship.
Harry and Joe then had a screaming match with Ella and Freddie Bentley at Harry's 30th birthday but as of September 2024, Ella and Harry are friends again.
What happened between Harry Derbidge and Bobby Norris?
It was the romantic couple everybody wanted on TOWIE but the relationship between Harry and Bobby Norris was not to be. Bobby dumped Harry on-screen after accusing him of cheating with an ex.
Who is Harry Derbidge's ex-boyfriend Dean Rowland?
Dean is from Essex and he owns Celebrity Brushes, a cruelty-free makeup brush and beauty brand.
Despite Dean, 30, saying he had the 'utmost respect' for Harry when he announced the split on Instagram in October, things soon turned sour between them when Harry accused Dean of 'assaulting' him on a night out and leaving him stranded in London with no phone or money.
Dean denied the claims and insisted that their relationship was 'toxic'.
Does Harry Derbidge have Instagram?
He sure does, @mrharryderbidge.
Does Harry Derbidge have TikTok?
Yep. You can follow him at @mrharryderbidge.
Who has Harry Derbidge dated?
Harry Derbridge ex-boyfriends
1 of 4Rhys Alan Smith
Harry dated Rhys back in 2013 and they continued to be friends. In 2021, Harry paid tribute to Rhys after he tragically died in Tenerife, saying the news had left him "heartbroken". Writing a tribute on Instagram, he said, "He was the most caring and thoughtful man and this news has truly broken my heart. My thoughts right now are with his family, mum, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, Nan and all he's friends. I still can't believe this is true. RIP Rhys, I will never forget you."
2 of 4Bobby Norris
Harry and TOWIE co-star Bobby Norris got together way back in 2013 and dramatically split after Bobby found rumours that Harry had cheated on him with his ex early on in their relationship. Fast forward to 2021 and Harry and Bobby's failed relationship was still a talking point, as Amy Childs cousin returned to TOWIE and claimed that he never cheated on Bobby. It was all a HUGE drama and Bobby even had to take time out from the show to get away from it all.
3 of 4Dean Rowland
Harry was engaged to Dean Rowland for two years, but they split in October 2021. Weeks after the split, Harry claimed Dean had assaulted him on a night out and then left him stranded in central London without a phone or money. He shared a lengthy post detailing the incident, along with images of a black eye and scratches on his neck. Dean strenuously denied the claims.
4 of 4Jackson Longergan
In February 2022, just before Valentine's Day, Harry went Instagram official with a new man named Jackson Lonergan. They dated for a while and Jackson even appeared on TOWIE, but it wasn't meant to be and they split later that year.