TOWIE series 32 hasn't even started airing yet and we can already say this season has been one hell of a rollercoaster and we need a nice sit down now.
With most of the cast looking at their own social media pages more than they look each other in the eye, it's safe to say that fans have a rough idea what's been going down while the cast have been filming the latest series of the hit ITVBe show.
We're still going to watch ITV, dw.
Although we're still weeks away from seeing the first episode of the series, we know that one of the biggest storylines is the latest chapter in the ongoing feud between cast members Ella Rae Wise and Chloe Brockett. In short? Ella has fallen out with Dani Imbert and Junaid Ahmed and Chloe is their new bestie.
Naturally, with Ella not speaking to any of the new power trio, shots have been fired from both sides via social media throughout summer filming and we've been glued to the back and forth like we're at Wimbledon or something. Essentially, if there's a trending passive aggressive meme about betrayal, fake friends or insincerity, this lot have shared it on their Instagram story – and to nobody's surprise, Ella just stepped it up a notch ahead of the final day of filming amid her rival's sudden suspension from the show.
Just when we thought the drama had been tapped out this season, reports started flying that Chloe had been suspended from filming (just days ahead of wrapping the series) for allegedly throwing glasses at her co-star – and potential love interest – Roman Hackett.
An onlooker revealed, “Chloe and Roman’s row escalated so quickly no one saw it coming. They were arguing then Chloe threw a drink on Roman.
“He swilled one back and then suddenly she threw three glass tumblers at Roman who was right in front of her.”
They told The Sun, “There was glass everywhere, it was so shocking. Roman looked absolutely stunned at what had happened.
“It looked like Chloe had snapped and had just grabbed the closest thing to hand to throw.”
In the wake of the incident, a TOWIE spokesperson told the publication, “Chloe Brockett will not be returning to filming for the remainder of the series."
Shortly after this news started becoming common knowledge amongst fans, Ella took to Instagram to (allegedly) throw something sharp of her own – some cutting words (in the form of a passive aggressive meme, obvs).
Ella posted a meme that said, "Never regret having a good heart. All good things come back and multiply", and added the caption, "Trust me they do...take it from one who was in her most lowest place 3-4 months ago, tables do really turn and the clean hearted ALWAYS win."
Does this mean Ella just won series 32? We can't help but feel her recent truce with Amber Turner might've helped this. Yep, that happened, too.
Back in June 2023 we actually witnessed a glimmer of hope for Ella and Chloe, when Ella exclusively told us that she was willing to be "civil" with Chloe.
We didn't hold our breath for long, as Chloe soon went on to clarify that she's no longer looking to rekindle and past friendships. And from the looks of the summer, she's stuck to her word.
Chloe addressed the matter during a Q&A with her Instagram followers when one asked, “Do you have plans to make up with anyone else now you’ve made up with Junaid and Dani?”
The reality star replied, “I know there’s been a lot of talk about this because of an interview online… But personally, no.
“The place I’m at in my life now I feel like there is no need for any ‘civilness’ or reconciliations of any past friendships, no bad feelings towards anyone but that door is finally shut on my behalf x.”
Back in April, Ella hinted at a possible reconciliation with Chloe when Junaid opened up about making amends with her.
Junaid told us, “Before me and Ella got close, I was very close to Chloe Brockett. Me and her had a fall out last series, this series we have patched things up and we are in a good place. We do speak often. I have got a soft spot for her and she has been a good friend to me in the past.
“Obviously, I understand Ella’s also one of my best friends and I’m not going to blur the lines. I’m going to keep both friendships separate and just be the bigger and better person.”
Ella then teased, “She might have room for one more friend,” to which a shocked Junaid replied, “You? Wow. That’s a spoiler.”
Ella added, “That’s a mic drop. I’ve really changed my tune.”
“What have you drunk? You’re sitting there saying you want to be friends with Chloe Brockett,” Junaid laughed.
Ella responded, “I’m not sitting here saying I want to be friends with her. I’m just saying I would happily squash the beef for the civilness. For everyone around us.
“There doesn’t need to be any more beef anymore. It’s been four years.”
Not only did that not happen, but Ella soon catastrophically fell out with both Junaid and Dani.
What happened between Ella Rae Wise and Chloe Brockett?
Over the years, we've seen some spectacular falling outs and on-screen fights between the TOWIE cast, but not many live up to the epic feud between Ella and Chloe after their friendship imploded.
The pair were besties when they first joined the ITVBe show back in 2019 and had a tight-knit friendship group with Joey Turner and Kelsey Stratford (who have both since left the show), but cracks started to show when Ella accused Chloe of leaving her out. The final nail in the coffin for the friendship came when it was revealed that Chloe had slept with Ella's ex-boyfriend, leading to Ella shouting, "You didn't date him, he took you to a Premier Inn in Dagenham."
TV gold, frankly.
What happened in the nightclub 'brawl' between Ella Rae Wise and Chloe Brockett?
According to reports, Chloe threw an ice bucket at Ella's head on a night out last April but missed and hit another woman instead.
Both women have never spoken publicly about the altercation, but Ella seemingly referred to her feud with Chloe during Q&As on her Instagram Story.
When asked by one of her followers, "How do you handle arguments so well?" She responded, "Just ignore them, the best thing is silence.
"Their problem is with themselves and not you. Says more about them if they can't leave you alone after you are staying silent."
Chloe also broke her silence in regards to the "brawl" in a TikTok she posted, where she referenced "being the drama."
The TikTok showed Chloe miming the sound "Is it me? Am I the drama, I don't think so. Maybe I am" - which could be a reference to the stories surrounding her.
What happened with Ella Rae Wise and Kelsey Stratford?
After all the drama between Chloe, Kelsey and Ella in their first season, Kelsey stuck by Ella's side and they became a little bit of a double act, until they fell out, of course.
In 2021, Kelsey accused Ella of getting off with a guy she fancied, which led to a breakdown of their friendship. Following this, Kelsey only went and became friends with Chloe again, causing further drama between the two.
What happened with Kelsey Stratford and Chloe Brockett?
Kelsey and Chloe have known each other since childhood, and reunited last year after falling out when Chloe had a fling with Ella's ex-boyfriend.
Since neither Kelsey OR Chloe speak to Ella, it's no surprise that Ella has found herself forming friendships with some of Chloe's 'enemies'.