While TOWIE stars Yazmin Oukhellou and James Lock ended their relationship for good last year, there have been some rumours floating around that they have been secretly dating following Lockie's split from Megan Barton Hanson.
James and Yaz have recently sparked speculation that they're back together after fans noticed they have been liking each other's pictures on Instagram and some compelling evidence came to light after they've were spotted (and papped) having lunch together.
james and yaz together ©Getty Images
This news also comes after James was pictured leaving Yazmin's house. Following all the rumours, Yaz has now spoken out and cleared up all the speculation, revealing, "He's living with Pete Wicks at the moment while he waits for his house to go through.
"We share storage and have done for ages. He's always popping in to collect stuff," she told The Sun.
She also spoke about how James had been supporting her following an abusive relationship.
"Me and James are just friends. He's really been there for me recently having got out of an abusive relationship," she explained.
"I've been through a lot of s--- and find it hard to trust people. He's that person I can turn to in bad times.
"It's like I can't be friends with an ex without people thinking there's something going on."
The TOWIE star added, "I'm trying to be independent and heal. I want to sort my s--- out and focus on myself."
This comes after Yazmin recently shocked fans by sharing videos of her relationship with James during their tumultuous time on TOWIE.
Posting a clip of a chat between herself and James talking after splitting up, Yaz was seen telling James that she would "always love him" but they just "don't work together".
She captioned the clip, "Love seeing these old clips on TikTok."
Yaz shared an old clip from TOWIE ©Instagram
It was just last month that James announced his split from his Ex On The Beach co-star Megan Barton-Hanson, revealing that despite trying to give things a go multiple times they are now "just friends".
It was believed that James and Yaz were on good terms after he said how proud he was of her for speaking out about her about her experiences of domestic abuse in a previous relationship with an unnamed partner.
It appears that they're on great terms after they were spotted together.
lockie and yaz together at the NTAs in 2019 ©Getty Images
Back in December 2020 Yaz was happily in a relationship with James and they attended Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet's baby announcement together. Fast forward a few months and the pair split in Dubai and while Lockie returned to the UK and TOWIE, Yaz stayed in the UAE and started a new career in real estate.
In 2021 she returned to TOWIE to make amends with James and admitted that she's staying in Essex.
Check out: TOWIE - 11 of the worst love triangles EVER
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Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger and Sam Faiers
The OG TOWIE triangle. When we were first introduced to the Essex lot, Mark was dating long term girlfriend Lauren but from the very first episode it was clear that he was less than committed by his outrageous flirting with one Sam Faiers.
James 'Arg' Argent, Lydia Bright and Gemma Collins
Gemma and Arg have had more ons and offs than a light-switch at closing time, but before Gemma was Arg's long-term love Lydia. It's been ongoing with Arg and Lydia regularly hanging out, and Arg often talking about how 'close' they are when he was still with Gem.
Lauren Pope, Chloe Sims and Mario Falcone
TOWIE OG's Lauren and Chloe formed a close bond during their lengthy reigns as Queen Bees, but in 2014 hit the rocks when they were both played by love rat Mario. But in a sisterly twist, Lauren ended up standing up for Chloe in a showdown with Mario in the penultimate episode of that series.
Jake Hall, Chloe Lewis and Lauren Pope
Jake Hall and Chloe Lewis had been dating for an impressive six years when a kiss with Lauren led to them nearly splitting up in 2016. As is often the way in reality telly land, soon after joining the cast as a couple, temptation called and after his rendezvous with the glamour model he lied through his teeth about it for months.
Gemma Collins, Rami Hawash and James Argent
It seems nothing ever ran smoothly with Gemma and Arg. In 2013, Arg was distraught when Gemma got engaged to businessman Rami but their betrothal was short lived and they split in 2014. Cue six years of back-ing and forth-ing with Gemma and Arg, before they eventually split "for good" in 2020, with Gemma now back dating Rami.
Shelby Tribble, Sam Mucklow and Tom McDonnell
Shelby and Sam are now proud parents to a bouncing baby boy but it wasn't always smooth sailing between them. During series 24 (and that fateful Thailand trip) Sam and Shelby grew romantic but when Sam had his head turned by Demi Sims, Shelby ended the series snogging Tom.
Charlie Sims, Ferne McCann and Jasmin Walia
Charlie and Ferne were an established couple but the series ten trip to Las Vegas certainly rocked their foundations when Charlie gave in to temptation. After sexting Jasmin, Charlie found himself alone with her and the two shared a snog, with him later coming clean to Ferne who was at home in Essex.
Diags, Fran Parman and Tom Pearce
This one got VERY complicated, given that Diags and Tom were best mates. While Diags couldn't admit that he was in love with his then housemate Fran, Tom decided to intervene by romancing Fran himself to try and give Diags the kick up the bum he needed. It was looking a bit iffy for a while there, but Diags and Fran ended up dating for three years with his friendship with Tom in tact.
Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger and Lucy Mecklenburgh
It was clear it was doomed from the start, wasn't it? In between (!) his flirtations with Sam Faiers and his actual relationship with Lauren Goodger, Mark was romancing a teenaged Lucy, and brought her to Lauren's charity fashion show. Cue tears and lifelong insecurity for our Loz. Sob.
CREDIT: GettyMark Wright, Lauren Goodger and Sam Faiers
The OG TOWIE triangle. When we were first introduced to the Essex lot, Mark was dating long term girlfriend Lauren but from the very first episode it was clear that he was less than committed by his outrageous flirting with one Sam Faiers.
Following her split from Lockie, Yaz moved on with new boyfriend Jake McLean.
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