If you’re a long-term TOWIE fan then you’ll probably when James ‘Diags’ Bennewith was in a relationship with Fran Parman, long before he met current partner Jodie Wells.
Fran and Diags’ three-year romance played out on-screen before they called it quits after a disagreement over a holiday to Ibiza – and while Diags is currently one of the longest-running cast members on the ITVBe show, Fran quit in 2018 after four years.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Fran, but she recently hit the headlines once again when she went public with her new girlfriend on social media. Here’s everything you need to know about the reality star, including what she’s up to now and who she’s dating…
Who is Fran Parman?
Fran is best known for appearing as a cast member on TOWIE between 2014 and 2018.
How old is Fran Parman?
Born on 21 February 1991, Fran is currently 33 years old.
Where is Fran Parman from?
Essex, of course.
Who is Fran Parman dating?
Fran recently revealed that she was dating MMA fighter Molly McCann, also known as Meatball Molly. The reality star took to Instagram to share a video montage of moments from their relationship and wrote, 'In a world that often rushes by, it’s the beautiful connections that truly stand out. I don’t know where to start really but show my appreciation for you. I’ve never met someone with such beautiful qualities and everything I’ve been searching for in life.
'Your drive, kindness, caring, loyal and loving nature is the highest I’ve ever seen in someone and even though it’s only been a short while, you’ve done nothing but made me the best version of myself so far and I just wanted to say thank you. I can’t wait to create so many more magical memories with you. Love your number one fan @meatballmolly 🫶💙🌈.'
'What a lovely post Fran 💙 here’s to many more memories 💙💃🪩,' Molly replied.
Why did Fran Parman and Diags split?
Fran and Diags dated for over three years before splitting. She later revealed that they'd called it a day after disagreeing over a holiday to Ibiza. According to Fran, the pair fell out because Diags decided to go on a boys' holiday to Ibiza despite put a hold on their plan to go on a couples' trip in order to save money.
Fran then went on a girls' holiday to Marbella and Diags ended their relationship when she returned. She explained to OK!, 'He just said, "yeah, we’re not working," and I was like, "what?" and he was like, "we don’t work anymore" and that was it. I had to pack my stuff and go.'
Prior to her relationship with Diags, Fran also briefly dated his pal Tom Pearce.
When was Fran Parman on TOWIE?
Fran joined the cast of TOWIE in 2014 and quit the show four years later. She briefly returned in 2020 in an unexpected appearance, but it seems that's the last time we'll see her on the show. Last year, she told her Instagram followers that she didn't want to keep talking about her time on TOWIE and that she wouldn't return to the show.
She said 'This is no hatred, nastiness, disrespect, but imagine leaving a job that you left like five years ago and people keep constantly bringing it up and you're like, "That was my past".
'I'm grateful for the doors it has opened for me, but it's my past. I don't need to be talking about a job I did five years ago. Put yourself in my shoes; no hate, no nastiness, I'm just trying to make you guys kind of realise.'
What is Fran Parman doing now?
Since leaving reality TV behind, Fran usually keeps her life out of the spotlight. According to her Instagram bio, she's now living her 'best private life'.
What is Fran Parman's Instagram?
You can find Fran on Instagram at @franparman.