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There are few bigger commitments in life than a permanent tattoo. Which is why TOWIE OG Amy Childs' decision to have boyfriend Billy Delbosq's name inked on her is surely the biggest sign yet that the reality TV star has finally found the one. Amy explains: "We had them done in November last year.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou has shared a cryptic quote online after she was banned from attending Jake McLean's funeral having been involved in a horrific car crash.Jake was killed when the car they were travelling plunged down a ravine leaving Tazmin injured with a broken arm.Her upload comes just days after Yazmin spoke about the healing process as she enjoyed a holiday which she described as "an escape". READ MORE: TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou gives injury update as she opens up on horror crash The 28-year-old took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday to post a positive message about 'becoming stronger' during storms and not letting the judgement of others bother you.Clearly, in a reflective mood about the recent tragic events, Yazmin shared the quote which read: "You've been through a thousand things in your life that people don't even know about."You've experienced things that have shook you, changed you, broke you, built you and taught you to be stronger than you ever thought you had the ability to be."And you are who you are for all of it. So the next time someone judges you based on a small part of what they see and how they interpret that, remember who you are, remember how much you've overcome."The paragraph concluded: "Smile and keep walking because you don't have a single thing to prove to anyone else."You've already proved so much to yourself, who muddled through storms that people didn't even see because of how you carried yourself."The TOWIE star's post comes after Jake's funeral took place in Essex, although she was not present at the gathering.But she did come up with some pictures of the pair, writing: "I have been taking some time away from social media to fully focus on my mental and physical recovery.

The Only Way Is Essex’s latest cast member Mia Sully shocked cast mates when she rocked up to filming in a skimpy black outfit made up of a bra and thong set, paired with thigh-high PVC boots.The former Absolutely Ascot star confirmed she’d be joining ITVBe’s hit reality show ahead of its highly anticipated 30th series.Outside of her time on reality TV, Mia works as a makeup artist, working between Essex and Dubai and regularly posts beauty tutorials to YouTube.

The Only Way Is Essex fans feel “second-hand embarrassment” for Jordan Brook after he serenaded Ella Rae Wise in an attempt to win her over.During Sunday’s instalment of the hugely popular ITVBe reality show, viewers were left on the edges of their seats after everything kicked off between the blonde bombshell and Dan Edgar who is currently in a relationship with Amber Turner.Last week, viewers watched Dan and Ella share a dance together on the behind his girlfriend’s back become public knowledge after Ella sent a voice note to Harry Derbidge who are on holiday in Ibiza.READ MORE:TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou gives injury update as she opens up on horror crashBut while the drama continues to swirl around the group, Jordan started to put the moves on newcomer as they soaked up the sun on a luxury yacht.However, the TV hunk wasn’t as smooth as he thought he was when he serenaded the blonde beauty in front of her friends in an attempt to secure a date with her when they return to Essex. As he pulled himself up the ladder out of the crystal blue ocean and walked over to Ella, one of her close friends jokingly asked: “When are you gonna serenade Ella then? She hasn’t heard your singing yet.” It was at this point that Jordan demanded: “Right look into my eyes” before he burst out into song as he performed Ordinary People by John Legend.

The Only Way Is Essex's new series had an explosive launch after the cast's turbulent trip to the Dominican Republic.The reality stars headed to the five-star Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana to film scenes for the ITVBe show's newest series, with the hotel costing up to an eye-watering £2,000 a night. But there were plenty of controversial moments during their time abroad, from cast members pulling out and feuds, to the group being kicked off their flight home.

YAZMIN Oukhellou has been seen with a scar on the arm she was forced to break to survive the car crash that killed Jake McLean. The Towie star, 28, this week told fans she'd retreated to her "second home" in Marrakech after the traumatic event that took place in Turkey last month.

BEN Shephard took a brutal swipe at a contestant on Tipping Point as he branded her performance a "nightmare" after a huge question blunder. The ITV game show tests the knowledge and skill of players, however, one participant on Thursday afternoon's episode drew the criticism of fans. As player Shanara took on fellow players Robbie, Cherly and Nigel in the latest episode, Ben fired off a series of questions.

The Only Way Is Essex star, 28, took to Instagram to share an update the crash in Turkey in July, sharing two snaps from Marrakech, Morocco, where her wellness retreat is located. The TOWIE star wrote: "Healing is NOT an overnight process.

Towie star Yazmin Oukhellou has opened up about the challenges of her healing process following a fatal car crash that killed her boyfriend Jake McLean.The reality star, 28, has jetted off to Morocco for a relaxing holiday where she can recuperate after suffering serious injuries in the accident. Her on/off partner McLean died at the age of 33 in July after their car crashed in Turkey. Yazmin was also in the vehicle and had to break her own arm to free herself, before flagging down a passerby for help and being rushed to hospital. While still in the grieving process and healing from her physical injuries, Yazmin decided to catch some sun in Marrakech. Alongside photos of her reading a book in a swimming pool, the reality star wrote in the caption: ‘Healing is NOT an overnight process.

YAZMIN Oukhellou has jetted off on holiday after being involved in a car crash that killed Jake McLean. The Towie star, 28, was spotted leaving for the getaway in the hopes of "taking her mind off everything that's happened", following the horror ordeal in Turkey.

LINDSAY Lohan looked very different as she shared a glam new snap. The 36-year-old has made a long awaited return to showbiz with a brand new podcast called The Lohdown. In the clip, Lindsay is seen with a side parting and dramatic white dress as she pouts for the camera.

TOWIE fans were feeling anxious when Yazmin Oukhellou appeared in the show's latest season premiere last night (Sunday 21 August). The reality star, 28, suffered serious injuries last month when her former boyfriend Jake McLean lost control of a car in Turkey causing them to crash off a cliff. Jake devastatingly lost his life in the crash while Yazmin's arm was extremely damaged.

TOWIE star Amy Childs broke down in tears in tonight's new series opener. The 32 year-old redhead grew emotional and started crying as she chatted with Jordan Brook and James Lock in the Dominican Republic. The Only Way Is Essex OG opened up about her insecurities as she discussed being 32 and feeling less confident about herself around some of the younger girls in the cast.

TOWIE's Amber Turner will confront Ella Rae Wise over claims Dan Edgar touched her inapropriately on a night out. The women are seen facing off in the Dominican Republic in next week's episode.

YAZMIN Oukhellou has returned in Towie scenes after her horror car crash in Turkey last month. Yazmin, 28, was seriously injured when her boyfriend Jake McLean lost control of the car and it went off a cliff.

LAUREN Goodger and James Argent were among the stars who turned out for Jake McLean's funeral today. Jake, 33, was killed last month when the car he was driving plunged 70ft off of a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey. Today his friends and family gathered to say their final goodbyes, with ex-girlfriend Lauren, 35, looking devastated as she arrived at St Thomas of Canterbury church in Essex.

TOWIE star James Locke has revealed he has reached out to ex Yazmin Oukhellou after the horror car crash which killed her boyfriend Jake McLean.Lockie also vows to be there for his former flame whenever she needs him.Yazmin, 28, has told how she was asleep in the passenger seat and woke to find their Mercedes plunging 70ft from a mountain road in Turkey last month.READ MORE: TOWIE's Gemma Collins shares slimmest snaps yet as she strips down to plunging swimsuitShe was forced to break her own arm to escape the smash andsuffered serious injuries, with doctors saying it was a “miracle” she survived.It was Jake’s funeral this week and although Yazmin was absent from it, she broke her social media silence since the crash, posting: “I needed this time away to work on healing and processing everything as best as I can.“I’ve not stopped thinking about him and I’ll miss him always.“He will forever hold a special place in my heart.”And Lockie, 35, says: “I’ll always have a place in my heart for Yaz.“I don’t think anyone can contemplate what she’s going through but I’m here for her always if she ever needs me.“I spoke to some of her friends, and some of her family, and I let them know that I’m here.“She’s got her friends and family around her and she’s in as good a place as she can be at the minute.“Yaz still has her arm, so that’s the main thing.”He also doesn’t rule out a reunion one day. “I can’t say,” he adds.

Lauren Goodger has shared a heartbreaking tribute for her ex Jake McLean after his death, asking him to ‘look after Lorena’, her baby daughter who also died last month.McLean died in July in a car crash in Turkey which also left his girlfriend Yazmin Oukhellou seriously injured.Hours after she was pictured at McLean’s funeral on Tuesday, Lauren, who publicly dated Jake from 2012 to 2016 (although their relationship may have appears to have lasted longer), shared a montage of photos of the pair of them.She wrote: ‘R.i.p Jake you always be apart of me … we shared something for 5 years solid like no other ❤️ look after Lorena for me my angel baby

DEVASTATED ex-Towie star Yazmin Oukhellou was banned from boyfriend Jake McLean’s funeral after an argument with his family. Jake, 33, died in a car crash in Bodrum, Turkey, last month and his mum Anita Walsh told authorities she believed a row between the pair could have played a part.

Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean after attending his funeral. Jake tragically lost his life on Sunday 3 July, aged just 33, when the car he was driving crashed off a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey. His then-girlfriend TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou, 28, miraculously survived.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou has broken her silence following Jake McLean’s funeral today. The 28-year-old, who was beside boyfriend Jake in the horrifying crash which killed him but was banned from his funeral today, revealed she had been taking time to “heal” as she paid tribute to him.