Looking Reem, Smelling Reem, Feeling Reem, Reem! Image courtesy of http://www.digitalspy.co.uk
Only Joey Essex would think that the whole point of a car boot sale is to sell old boots! Typical! However joining Lydia and Debbie Bright Joey decided to shed some material weight at a local car boot sale but according to Debbie his selling skills were as “useless as a pork chop!” Trying to flog off his infamous orange Ugg Boots and squeezing his bits into a pair of very tight jeans, Joey opened up to Lydia claiming he still has feelings for ex-girlfriend Sam Faiers (pictured below left). But judging by his current fashion sense he won’t be getting very far with Sam any time soon. The 21-year-old decided to don another wacky outfit for Lauren Pope’s birthday outing and now believes he’s old enough to finally fly the nest and move out of mum and dads. But as older sister Frankie pointed during episode 3, he may need to think about the small matter of bills first. Bless him, he’s still so naive!
Never one to go unnoticed Joey Essex can certainly stand out from the crowd. Image courtesy of http://www.dailymail.co.uk
Harry Derbidge and brother Ronnie were also car-booting during episode 2, doing a ‘Del-boy and Rodney’ flogging some of their dads greenery. Harry and Ronnie made a rather unusual team selling pounds of pansies and “vajazzle bushes” but the pair still managed to make their dad a bit of cash by the end of the day. Harry, another TOWIE singleton, is looking for love this season and told Ronnie that his ideal man would be a hunk who was the total opposite to himself. Ronnie replied that when Harry turns 18 he’ll take him to his first ever gay club, after all what are older brothers for?.
Mark Wright, still living a life of celibacy, decided to get in touch with his inner-chi and attend a yoga class. Much to his dismay and delight Mark realised that a relaxing session of breathing exercises and downward facing dog might do wonders for the body and soul but not much for his empty sex life. Surrounded by attractive young women in tight, revealing workout-gear Mark’s face was a picture as he experienced his first pangs of sexual temptation. They do say it’s all in the mind…
He just can't look away! Image courtesy of http://www.scoop.it.com
Speaking of attractive young women, Lucy Mecklenburgh has flashed her amazing body a couple of times this series but working out with her new beau hunky Mario in the park the couple were spotted by Arg, Gemma and Dino who were also exercising. Arg pointed out how thin Lucy was compared to him and Gemma and told Mark later in the day that she and Mario made a very good-looking pair. These two are definitely aspiring to be the hot new couple in TOWIE, with Mario beating Mark hands down as the new himbo, but it look as though the two have already encountered their share of problems as they were approached by Nicola Goodger in episode 2 while having coffee. Nicola confronted Lucy about her ‘antics’ in Marbella and asked if her intention was to split up Mark and Lauren. Of course Lucy denied having anything to do with their break-up and even though Nicola thanked her for making Lauren “see the light” she did suggest that Lucy owed Lauren an apology. Lucy replied that she’s glad Lauren is happy now but she will never apologise to her; Mario comforted her afterwards saying surely Lauren should be thanking her as it looks as though she has done her a favour. But will Lucy crack and give Lauren an apology? The drama continues!
Hot, sexy and glam these two seem to have it all, but will it last? Image courtesy of http://www.dailymail.co.uk
While enjoying a romantic meal at posh restaurant Alec’s, the future ‘Carrie Bradshaw and Mr Big’ Lydia and Arg were rudely interrupted by Mark who decided to join them for dessert. Feeling lonely and depressed yet again, Mark decided to turn to the only love in his life right now, best mate Arg. However the lonely Lothario was turned out into the cold by Lydia after a fiery discussion about Lauren Goodger and her whereabouts. It’s fair to say that so far Mark has without a doubt adopted the role of third wheel in this series.
The highlight of the second episode was not the reunion of Lauren Pope and Bozo the bulldog but Gemma’s ‘Love, Lock & Keys Singles Night’ which was held at Sugar Hut. The girls were given locks and the guys were given keys and with the help of Gemma and Cupid aka Harry, the singles were paired up depending on which guy had the right key to the girl’s lock. An unlikey pairing were Kirk Norcross and Jess Wright who seemed embarrassed by the match and laughed it off; but another unlikely match consisting of Mick Norcross and Maria Fowler resulted in less embarrassment and more flirtation. Kirk was unimpressed when Mick decided he wanted to extend their encounter by taking Maria out for a drink. Could this unlikely match really work?
Harry played Cupid at the Love, Lock and Key Singles Night. Image courtesy of web.orange.co.uk
In episode 3 the gang went paintballing for Lauren Pope’s 28th birthday and divided into two teams the pinks and the oranges, or as Mick called them ‘Silicone Valley vs The Naturals’. After firing balls at each other all day Mick finally plucked up the courage to ask Maria out for a drink. Much to Kirk’s reluctance of the new romance Maria accepted Mick’s offer and decided to bury the hatchet with Kirk in order to put their turbulent past behind them. But will dating Mr Norcross make everything better or worse for Kirk and Maria and everyone involved? We wait with bated breath!
A blossoming romance? Image courtesy of http://www.dailymail.co.uk
After discussing it with Lydia, Arg decided to become a radio DJ. He began his first day in hospital radio happy and confident but was told he’s less Chris Moyles and more Christopher Robin (even though he wasn’t aware of who this person was!) The only concern that Lydia and mum Debbie have is that he’s sitting down all day and may need a treadmill under his desk. Poor Arg!
During a run-in at the gym Mario and Mark had a discussion about Lucy considering her and Mark’s past relationship. Mario wanted Mark to respect the fact that he’s with Lucy now and to be honest with him about any rumours that may be spreading around town. The pair seemed to part in agreement but does Mark have another agenda? While trying on some racy underwear for Jess Wright’s lingerie fashion show, Mark accidentally walked in on Lucy in Jess’s flat wearing nothing but a black bra, knickers and stockings. An embarrassed Lucy grabbed a cushion to hide her half-naked body while Mark quickly made an escape before saying “you are looking smoking by the way!” What will Mario think? Will the spark between Mark and Lucy be relit? Only time will tell!
Lucy looking fab in a Forever Unique dress. Image courtesy of http://www.designer-clothes.me.uk
- An indecent encounter, Mark’s face was a picture when he walked in on Lucy. Image courtesy of foreign.peacefmonline.com
For more TOWIE tune into ITV2 on Wednesday at 10pm for episode 4!
Your Eyes Will Be Square!! 