Zara McDermott and Joey Essex were spotted exchanging a warm hug and a cheek kiss as they left the wrap party for Cooking With The Stars, where both will appear. The former Love Island star, 29, and ex-TOWIE cast member, 35, were seen at a recording studio celebrating the conclusion of a week-long filming project with other celebrity contestants.
Zara, currently dating former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, wrapped her arms around Joey in a friendly embrace, wearing a white crop top that revealed her abs, paired with jeans and a leather jacket. She opted for minimal makeup and wore her brunette hair loose. Joey carried a Supreme duffel bag and a Net-A-Porter carrier bag, dressed in a black zip-up hoodie and light blue jeans.
Sources say Zara and Joey developed a close friendship while filming, describing their bond as “innocent” with nothing romantic between them. They join other contestants including JLS’s JB Gill, Gladiators’ Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, comedian Seann Walsh, and Happy Mondays’ Bez. Former Strictly star Karen Hauer, Scarlett Moffatt, Laura Kenny, and Caroline Quentin are also reportedly in the line-up, with ITV set to announce the full cast in due course.
Joey, not currently in a confirmed relationship, is known for reaching the semi-finals of Celebrity MasterChef seven years ago. Zara, who has been dating Louis Tomlinson since last year following her split from Sam Thompson, has faced persistent trolling from Louis’s fanbase but continues to support him, attending his sold-out shows and international tours.
A source told The Sun that Zara feels caught between fans’ expectations: accused of following Louis if she travels with him or criticised for not supporting him enough if she doesn’t. Despite this, Louis remains very supportive of Zara, ensuring their relationship withstands online scrutiny.
The pair were photographed together during a trip to Milan for Louis’s latest world tour, demonstrating their closeness despite the challenges posed by social media attention.
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Zara McDermott and Joey Essex were spotted exchanging a warm hug and a cheek kiss as they left the wrap party for Cooking With The Stars, where both will appear. The former Love Island star, 29, and ex-TOWIE cast member, 35, were seen at a recording studio celebrating the conclusion of a week-long filming project with other celebrity contestants.
Zara, currently dating former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, wrapped her arms around Joey in a friendly embrace, wearing a white crop top that revealed her abs, paired with jeans and a leather jacket. She opted for minimal makeup and wore her brunette hair loose. Joey carried a Supreme duffel bag and a Net-A-Porter carrier bag, dressed in a black zip-up hoodie and light blue jeans.
Sources say Zara and Joey developed a close friendship while filming, describing their bond as “innocent” with nothing romantic between them. They join other contestants including JLS’s JB Gill, Gladiators’ Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, comedian Seann Walsh, and Happy Mondays’ Bez. Former Strictly star Karen Hauer, Scarlett Moffatt, Laura Kenny, and Caroline Quentin are also reportedly in the line-up, with ITV set to announce the full cast in due course.
Joey, not currently in a confirmed relationship, is known for reaching the semi-finals of Celebrity MasterChef seven years ago. Zara, who has been dating Louis Tomlinson since last year following her split from Sam Thompson, has faced persistent trolling from Louis’s fanbase but continues to support him, attending his sold-out shows and international tours.
A source told The Sun that Zara feels caught between fans’ expectations: accused of following Louis if she travels with him or criticised for not supporting him enough if she doesn’t. Despite this, Louis remains very supportive of Zara, ensuring their relationship withstands online scrutiny.
The pair were photographed together during a trip to Milan for Louis’s latest world tour, demonstrating their closeness despite the challenges posed by social media attention.
Source: https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-15830155/Zara-McDermott-receives-sweet-kiss-Joey-Essex-leave-wrap-party-filming-Cooking-Stars.html
