TOWIE’s Roman Hackett: his age, exes and job outside the show

He joined the show in 2021

TOWIE's Roman Hackett on the red carpet at the ITV Palooza

by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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Remember when it was first announced that TOWIE bosses were introducing younger cast members to the show and everyone was confused?

Well, those TOWIE producers sure know what they're doing because their decision introduced us to our faves Chloe Brockett, Ella Rae Wise and Roman Hackett.

While the former two joined the show in 2019, Roman was the new arrival in 2021 alongside BFF Dani Imbert and we can honestly say those have kept us entertained over the years.

So without further ado, here's your need to know on TOWIE's Roman...

How old is Roman Hackett?

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roman joined the show in 2021 ©ITV

Turns out Roman is the youngest of the TOWIE bunch at 21 years old. Shortly before joining the show he had just turned 18 and went out to his first bar during his first TOWIE scene.

What is Roman Hackett's job?

He's known for his TOWIE role but Roman is also a model and a lifestyle manager for his mum's brand AMLuxe The Agency.

How tall is Roman Hackett?

He might be the youngest TOWIE cast member but he's one of the tallest - standing at 6ft 2.

Is Roman Hackett a footballer?

Nope but his older brother Reeco Hackett plays for Lincoln City FC.

What happened between Roman Hackett and Ella Wise?

Well, after Ella posted a "mad photo" (Roman's words, not ours) he slid into her DMs telling her she was "looking nice".

The duo came face to face for the first time during TOWIE and appeared to hit it off over a drink. They had a short lived romance but are now close friends.

Who is Roman Hackett friends with?

Although he's rarely involved in any drama, Roman has fast become one of our favourite TOWIE stars as he still manages to bring that something something to the screen.

And although they're friends, Roman previously branded Junaid Ahmed "irrelevant" following his on-screen agg - including a row with Courtney Green and Chloe Meadows over their social media indirects to Dani after she split from Liam 'Gatsby' Blackwell.

Roman's comments came as he and Junaid were revealing their TOWIE secrets exclusively for Closer, with Junaid revealing how he'd previously been approached to appear on the ITVBe show by producers multiple times.

He said, "My first ever meeting with TOWIE was when I was actually 18, so absolute years ago. At the time, when I was 18, two of my best friends were on the show. Obviously, it didn't happen and then, a few years later, TOWIE got back in contact. It still didn't happen and then I got a call this year from the execs and they were like, 'We want you to come on the show'. It was literally so quick and then I was going to the Dominican."

"So, back then you were irrelevant really," Roman chimed in. OUCH.

"I wasn't irrelevant. Timing is everything in life, Roman. Okay? You're 20, darling," Junaid hit back.

The shade didn't end there either, as when we caught up with Roman, Junaid, Jordan Brooks and Saffron Lempriere they took part in the viral TikTok 'I'm passing the phone to someone...' trend.

And it was in Closer's TikTok where Roman said, "I'm going to pass the phone to the biggest clout chaser in Essex".

LOL.

We know he's only joking and good job too because there's been enough drama during the latest series of TOWIE.

Roman and Dani are close family friends but when he first joined the show, Dani did say they're "semi cousins" but Roman denied it. Good job too, because it's since come to light that they've shared several kisses.

What's happened between Roman Hackett and Dani Imbert?

Roman has been family friends with Dani way before they joined TOWIE but things took a turn in their friendship over Dani's relationship with her now ex-boyfriend Liam Blackwell aka Gatsby.

Roman asked Dani (who was dating Gatsby at the time), "Have you said to me before you're not happy with Gatsby?"

She then replied, "Maybe I've confided in you a bit too much. Maybe it's insecurity, whatever."

But things took a turn when Roman left the conversation and said, "Crack on with your fake relationship, yeah. You're a f---ing joke."

Fast forward to now and the pair have kissed and made up (literally), although they have decided to stop kissing because it was causing too much drama - err, did they watch TOWIE when Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks crossed the line in their friendship?

What's happening between Roman Hackett and Chloe Brockett?

Following Chloe Brockett's fling with James Lock, there was speculation surrounding her relationship with Roman.

However after a fan asked Chloe if there's something between them, she was quick to respond and spill the tea.

It appeared that they shared a snog in 2023 after a photo emerged of make-up all over Roman's face (as seen in the photo below).

However following a feud on set, they fell out and Chloe B quit the show.

Who is Roman Hackett dating?

Roman's sparked dating rumours with Chloe B, Ella, Dani and even Elma Pazar.

However it's not just the TOWIE lot he's interested in, he's also been linked to THREE (yes, three) Love Island stars - Ella Barnes, Liberty Poole and Summer Botwe. Following all the speculation he's opened up about his dating life.

Roman Hackett's family

Roman may be one of the latest cast members to join the show but that's not stopped him from getting his family involved too.

Not only have we seen his mum Anne-Marie and his nephew on the show but in 2023 he also shared a behind-the-scenes look at filming with his nan.

Roman uploaded the clip on his Instagram story with the caption, "Filming with nanzy and mumzy today 🤍 @TOWIE 🎥."

Roman Hackett's Instagram story of him filming TOWIE with his mum and nan
©Instagram/Roman Hackett

Does Roman Hackett have Instagram?

He sure does. You can follow him on Instagram at @roman_hackett.

Does Roman Hackett have Twitter?

Roman does have Twitter but he rarely ever tweets. You can still follow him at @roman_hackett though.

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