The new series of TOWIE has only just started so here's everything you need to know about one of the newest cast members Saffron Lempriere.
Who is Saffron Lempriere?
Saffron Lempriere is a reality TV star, known notably for her time featured on TOWIE.
When did Saffron Lempriere join TOWIE?
The reality star first joined TOWIE in 2018 but she had previously appeared on former BFF Gemma Collins' show Diva Espana.
It also turns out that Saffron was already friends with some TOWIE stars before her stint on the show. As well as Gemma, Saffron was also pretty close pals with Kate Ferdinand and they still appear to be on good terms.
How old is Saffron Lempriere?
Saffron is 28 years old and her birthday is the 3rd June.
Are Saffron Lempriere and Gemma Collins still friends?
The short answer - nope, they're not still friends.
Saffron joined TOWIE as Gemma's friends but after their row, The GC ventured onto her own projects including her reality show Gemma Collins: Diva Forever & Ever. Meanwhile Saffron's stayed put on TOWIE.
Saffron Lempriere and Gemma Collins attend the Boohoo at Curve Fashion Festival stand on November 17, 2018 ©Getty
Why are Saffron and Gemma Collins no longer talking?
To this day, it's all still rather mysterious why the once inseparable pals parted ways and no longer speak. However, there are a few puzzle pieces to help us understand.
It all began last year when Saffron admitted they'd fallen out but went on to say, "I wish her all the happiness". Shortly after she hinted that it was during lockdown that helped her realise who her "true friends" are.
And although Saffron admitted they 'were like sisters', she went on to say that she won't discuss the reasons behind their separation.
Then, earlier this year, Saffron answered fans questions during an Instagram Q&A. One of the questions was, "You've always been friends with Gemma Collins x."
Her response made it clear that they'd fallen out when Saff said, "8 years was enough."
She then went on to imply that the reason behind their huge fall out was because of The GC. One fan sent in a message that read, "Gemma was the cause of your friendship ending? She seems to lose friends a lot".
And Saffron replied, "Facts".
The drama didn't stop there though because following Gemma's appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories, Saffron and Charlotte Crosby both publicly slammed her.
Does Saffron Lempriere have children?
She never mentioned having children but during the first episode of season 28 she described her dog as her "child".
However later on, during a conversation with Amy Childs and Bobby Norris she said, "I'm 30, I'm 28, I've got two children".
Saffron has rows with a couple of TOWIE stars ©ITV
TOWIE viewers were quick to pick up on what she said, with one person tweeting, "Didn't know Saffron had kids?? #TOWIE".
Another wrote, "Saffron has kids? Never knew that! #TOWIE".
However Saff was actually talking about Amy Childs being 30 with two children.
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Amy gives Sam a vajazzle
There's no better place to start than the birth of the 'vajazzle', a crystal encrusted pattern that can be applied to a woman's nether regions to make their bits looks fancy and elegant. Beaut babe. After Amy Childs and Sam Faiers filmed this scene and it had aired, this was the only thing the nation was talking about, with salons across the country starting to offer the beauty treatment so fans of the show could replicate their idols and be a true Essex women.
Kirk calls Maria an extra
Cast your minds back to when Kirk Norcross and Lauren Pope were a thing (dig deep guys) and Kirk fell out with Lauren's friend Maria Fowler. Obviously, the pair were fighting over literally nothing, but that didn't stop them, as they came head to head in a bar and Kirk ended up calling Maria an "extra". Savage. Things then soured further as Maria started to date Kirk's DAD Mick Norcross, joking that she was Kirk's step-mum.
Arg buys Lydia a pig
When James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia Bright joined series 2 of the reality show, they instantly became fan favourites, with their romantic love story wooing the nation. So when Arg bought Lydia a micro pig named Mr Darcy to declare his love for her, they both made us think, 'Would our partner do that for us?'. However, it turned out Mr Darcy wasn't a micro pig and was in fact a normal pig, outgrowing Lydia's back garden and having to be sent to a farm to live.
Lauren and Mark get engaged
How could we forget the first ever engagement of TOWIE, with Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger looking loved up and ready to take on the world. They'd been together nearly ten years before they joined the show and their love seemed to blossom as Mark popped the question, confirming his love for the Essex beauty. There was just one thing, they got engaged in a car park. Classy.
Sam declares her love for Mark
But there was drama just around the corner, as Sam decided she was in love with the hunk and admitted it to his face, making him question whether he wanted to be engaged to Lauren anymore.
Lauren pushes Mark into a swimming pool
Literally, the most iconic moment. Having been questioning his relationship and engagement to Lauren, Mark was having doubts, as was Lauren, after rumours of cheating began to surface and cracks started to show. As Mark headed to a pool party with the rest of the cast, leaving Lauren at home, she was having none of it and decided to unexpectedly turn up. Mark was so surprised and Lauren kicked off, following Mark's comments that she should go back home. She ended up pushing him in the pool and the pair split.
Lucy and Mario get engaged
TOWIE has seen many of these but Lucy Mecklenburgh and Mario Falcone's engagement was the most romantic, extra TOWIE scene to air. Away on holiday, sunbathing on a yacht, Mario pulls out a whopper of a diamond and asks Lucy to be his wife. Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, it seemed like the pair were finally settled....
Lucy swilling Mario with red wine at a white party
Cue the drama. Lucy and Mario's relationship becomes plagued with cheating rumours, breaks down and they eventually call it quits. Will there ever be a happy ever after on this show? Probably not.
Harry's 18th birthday party
A favourite party moment of ours was when Harry Derbridge hosted a fancy dress themed party for his 18th, with many of the cast member going over the top (of course). Harry turned up as Lady Gaga, wowing his attendees but let's not forget the late Nanny Pat who turned up as the actual Queen. Icon.
Gemma telling Arg, "You ain't ever gong to get this candy
After Arg and Lydia broke up then got back together then broke up then got back together then finally ended their relationship, Arg moved on with Gemma Collins, otherwise known as the GC. Yet again, it looked like the pair were made for each other but things soon spiralled out of control and the relationship catastrophically ended, with Gemma turning up in front of everyone at a pool party, whacking off her caftan and shouting "You ain't ever going to get this candy". James just stood in the middle of the pool, mouth opened, shocked. We still haven't recovered.
Sam and Joey have their first date
Sam and Joey Essex were an unlikely match on TOWIE, seen as though Joey was a few years younger than Sam. However, the pair seemed to get on like a house on fire and decided to see whether their friendship would work as a relationship and Joey took Sam on their first date. But he took her to a dump. His reasoning was that it would be "different" and "cool", but it ended up being stinky and gut wrenching instead.
Gemma leaving Mick a pie, and him pieing her off
Kirk's dad Mick was a catch back in the day, owning the legendary club Sugar Hut, where all the cast members would party on and off screen. One cast member who wanted a bit of Mick was Gemma, who lovingly made him a pie and left it on his doorstep to win his affections. However, it didn't seem to work as Mick said he didn't like Gemma in that way and pied her off with her pie. Ouch.
When Gemma held an exorcism
Gemma is known for her "GC" persona - the larger than life, savage and diva princess. But in one episode, Gemma decided enough was enough and wanted to show the real her. Therefore, the took the logical conclusion to having an exorcism to get "the GC" persona out of her body. You cannot write this stuff.
Joey and Ricky fight in a shop
After Ricky Rayment joined the show, there wasn't an instant connection between him and Joey, after the pair were talking about each other behind each others backs. It all came to a head at the re-opening of Lauren Goodger's beauty salon, with the pair scrapping inside and outside the shop, knocking products over as they fought onto the high street. The fight was seen as so bad, Essex Police were called to stop the pair from fighting. They later apologised to each other and made up.
Gemma and Ferne's diva fight
The fight of all fights. In a quiet, suburban town sit three women as they watch Gemma and Ferne McCann have a war with words over who has "earned their divaship". Nothing else needs to be said, except from TV gold.
CREDIT: ITVAmy gives Sam a vajazzle
There's no better place to start than the birth of the 'vajazzle', a crystal encrusted pattern that can be applied to a woman's nether regions to make their bits looks fancy and elegant. Beaut babe. After Amy Childs and Sam Faiers filmed this scene and it had aired, this was the only thing the nation was talking about, with salons across the country starting to offer the beauty treatment so fans of the show could replicate their idols and be a true Essex women.
What happened with Saffron Lempriere and Chloe Brockett?
They were once best pals but after Saffron confronted Chloe B about her flirty conversation with**** Harry Lee, it all kicked off.
They had a screaming row in the street that resulted in Chloe chucking her umbrella on the floor.
Very dramatic.
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Who was Saffron Lempriere's TOWIE boyfriend?
The blonde beauty hasn't found love on the show, and therefore hasn't had a TOWIE boyfriend, as of yet.
However in October last year, she opened up and revealed that she wanted to move out "with someone", but wouldn't do it on her own.
In an emotional conversation, she opened up to co-star, Georgia Kousoulou, unveiling that she wants what her and boyfriend Tommy Mallet "have together".
What's Saffron Lempriere's Instagram?
Saffron Lempriere's Instagram handle is @saffronlempriere_x .
It's a personal glimpse into the glittery world of Saff: glam selfies, restaurant pics, and of course the odd pic of her pooch here and there.
What's Saffron Lempriere's Twitter?
The reality star's twitter handle is @saffylempriere.
The Only Way is Essex, aka TOWIE, is where many of our favourite British TV stars made their way into the world of showbiz, from Joey Essex and Lauren Goodger, to James Argent and of course TV gold Gemma Collins.
TOWIE stardom is quite the mercurial monster; you can find yourself instantly loved by the public, delivering quality storylines, and earning extra screen-time. And before you know it, you find yourself plunging into the glamorous world of deals with beauty and fashion brands, VIP invites to exclusive clubs and events, and being papped by the paparazzi whilst arriving at your favourite spot to eat.
But one wrong move and it's game over for your success. You can just as quickly lose your recognition, and you're soon shown the exit from the show... Ouch.
Luckily Saffron is still on the show and here's hoping she's here to stay.