If you’ve been a TOWIE fan for a long time then you’ll almost definitely remember Little Chris – or Chris Drake, to give him his full name – who appeared on the show between series four and series ten.
Chris’ storylines on the show usually revolved around his friendships with the likes of Mario Falcone and Ricky Rayment and he was last seen on screen in 2013.
So, here's everything you need to know about the TOWIE star...
Who is Chris Drake?
Chris rose to fame as a reality star on The Only Way is Essex. He appeared on the show between 2012 and 2013.
Is Chris Drake still friends with Mario Falcone?
Chris appeared on TOWIE as the best friend of Mario and it seems they’re still BFFs as Mario attended Chris’ stag do and his wedding last year.
During their time on the 'structured reality' show, Chris and Mario had a fall out when rumours started that Mario had cheated on his then girlfriend, Lucy Mecklenburgh. Eeeek.
The plot thickened when it turned out Chris was to blame for Mario's dirty laundry being aired for all to see. Luckily for the besties, they made amends on an episode of TOWIE and are still pals ten years later.
What happened between Chris Drake and Frankie Essex?
One of Chris’ most memorable moments on TOWIE was when he asked Frankie Essex out on a date to “feed the ducks."
In our eyes this sounds like a super cute date but glam girl Frankie wasn't swayed and the Chris x Frankie was extremely short-lived.
How old is Chris Drake?
Born 15 October 1987, Chris is 35 years old.
What is Little Chris doing now?
Ten years after his TOWIE stint and Chris has got a very different job – although it still kind of involves reality TV.
Chris still works in the entertainment industry and is now the director of talent agency Off Limits Entertainment which looks after loads of Love Island stars including Gemma Owen and Tasha Ghouri as well as TOWIE exes Amber Turner and Dan Edgar. Bet that has been REAL fun recently.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Chris is “a knowledgeable talent agent with seven years experience as a company director”. He says his job involves “working with many celebrities and influencers, finding them opportunities that fit their profile and ambitions”.
Chris is just as successful in his personal life too, having married make-up artist partner Rossella Castellana last August.
The pair tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony at Brentwood Cathedral, which was attended by the likes of Love Island 2018's loyal babe Georgia Steel and singer Tom Grennan.
Who is Chris Drake’s wife?
Chris is married to make-up artist Rossella. They got engaged in Dubai in 2019 and it wasn't just any old engagement, Chris spelt out 'WILL YOU MARRY ME?' in candles on the beach and bought Rossella a gorge bunch of roses and the most stunning ring we have ever laid our eyes on.
Take note, people.
The couple tied the knot in 2022 at Brentwood Cathedral with countless celebs in attendance including Love Island 2017 polar bear Chris Hughes and TOWIE's Chloe Brockett. We guess that's what happens when you work with stars on a day to day basis, it makes for a mega glam wedding.
Does Chris Drake have children?
Chris and his wife Rossella welcome their first child, a son called Leo Orlando Drake, on 3 August 2021. At the time, Rossella wrote on Instagram, "He is perfect in every way and has changed our lives forever @chris_drake87 I could not have done it without you!"
Does Chris Drake on Instagram?
Chris does have Instagram, although his profile @chris_drake87 is private.