Chloe Lewis and Dan Edgar , stars of the reality series The Only Way Is Essex, have officially announced their relationship. The couple shared photos from a luxury getaway in Marbella, Spain, confirming a romance that began last summer.

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A Mallorca Wedding and the Start of a Secret Romance

The romantic connection between Chloe Lewis and Dan Edgar reportedly ignited last June. According to the report, the pair found love during the second wedding celebration of Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallett, which took place in Mallorca. While they have known each other for years through the Essex social scene and their work on the show, they kept their new status private for months.

This period of secrecy only broke recently when the couple was spotted by staff at the Tonic Terrace in the Hilton Bournemouth. Employees shared images of the duo on the Tonic Terrace Instagram account, providing the first public hint that the friendship had evolved into something more intimate .

The £357-a-night Confirmation at El Fuerte

The relationship became "Instagram official" on a Friday night when Chloe Lewis posted images from a high-end vacation. The couple stayed at the five-star El Fuerte hotel in Marbella, where room rates are approximately £357 per night.. In the shared photos, Chloe Lewis appeared in a red gingham bikini and a white satin skirt, while referring to Dan Edgar as the "umbrella man" for providing her with shade.

As the report notes, this public confirmation follows a long history of friendship. For Dan Edgar, who has been a cast member on The Only Way Is Essex for 11 years, the move toward a public relationship suggests a desire for stability. sources mentioned in the report claim that Dan Edgar has long admierd Chloe Lewis and is now "desperate to settle down" with a partner he considers "The One."

Navigating the Vietnam Trip with Ella Rae Wise

The timing of the announcement follows a complicated filming schedule for Dan Edgar. He recently spent time in Vietnam filming with his ex-partner, Ella Rae Wise. Dan Edgar admitted that being away with a former partner was "not ideal," particularly as Ella Rae Wise was still visibly upset about their past. He described the experience as "new ground to try and navigate" while maintaining a friendship with an ex while being in a new relationship.

Ella Rae Wise later discussed the dynamic on the You Alright, Hun? podcast, hosted by Denise Van Outen. She explained that she and Dan Edgar are often "drawn to each other naturally," though she emphasized that this familiarity was not intended as a sign of disrespect toward Chloe Lewis.

Chloe Lewis's Journey from the Loss of Jake Hall

For Chloe Lewis, this new chapter comes after a period of significant personal grief. Chloe Lewis, who appeared on The Only Way Is Essex from 2015 to 2019, was previously involved in a long-term, on-off relationship with her childhood sweetheart, Jake Hall. jake Hall passed away in May at the age of 35 following a tragic accident involving a glass door during a holiday in Mallorca.

Chloe Lewis has been candid about the heartache caused by the death of Jake Hall while balancing her responsibilities as a mother to her six-year-old son, Beau. Her return to the romantic spotlight with Dan Edgar marks a transition from a period focused primarily on her son and her professional career.

Will the Romance Return to the TOWIE Screens?

While the couple has confirmed their status on social media, it remains unclear if they will officially rejoin the cast of The Only Way Is Essex as a couple. Fans have expressed excitement about the pairing, but the production has not yet confirmed if the relationship will be a primary storyline in upcoming episodes.

Additionally, it is unknown how the existing cast will react to the union, particularly given Dan Edgar's high-profile history with other stars like Amber Turner and Kate Wright.. Whether this relationship will be kept separate from the cameras or become the show's central focus remains to be seen .