Towie star WILL return to series in shock u-turn after he told fans he’d QUIT the show
TOWIE star Junaid Ahmed has revealed that he WILL be returning to the next series after plans to QUIT the show.
The TV favourite, 28, said he'll be back with a bang with plenty of more drama in store as they return to filming next month.
Junaid also revealed that he has big hopes on signing up to two huge primetime telly show.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Junaid said: "What a series it's been, it's been mental but it's been nice to end it on a high.
"We're on a bit of a break from filming now, we go back in January.
"I'm going back, we've got another two series.
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"I love Towie, it's amazing but don't get me wrong it has its dramatic moments especially for me, more so than anyone.
"But I love it, I'm not planning on leaving anytime soon."
The star then teased that he's set his sights on a brand new reality venture.
"There is so much more I want to do," Junaid told us at The Beauty Awards 2023.
"I want to do Celebrity Big Brother next year, I really want to do Celebs Go Dating. There is so much more I want to do but my plan is to definitely to stay on Towie.
"I wonder what's going to happen next series though."
The Essex star then touched on his on/off friendship with former pal Ella Rae Wise following their feud last series.
"I haven't spoken to her since we left filming - I don't know. I'm in a really different space with Ella, I wish her the best," Junaid said.
"There's a few teasers that I'm going to drop next series."
The star - who stepped out in a pink sequin outfit for the glitzy event which honoured beauty brands across the country - took a subtle dig at Ella and her "secret" boyfriend.
He continued: "Me as a person, I'm a good friend to my friends. I'm always there and I support my friends.
"But with Ella it's not a constant thing but me as a person, I'm just a very loyal person to my friends, and she's just not as loyal as me. But it is what it is.
"I hope she's happy in her relationship...but is she?? Who knows?!"
Despite falling out with Ella, Junaid has back on track with best pal Chloe Brockett and said he's keen to see her find her happily ever after, even if that means rekindling her romance with former love interest Jack Fincham.
He added: "I want Chloe [Brockett] to be happy, she deserves to be happy and who knows, lets wait and see. They speak quite often - Chloe and Jack have a lot of history."
When asked if he would like to see Chloe and Jack to become official, Junaid laughed: "Maybe...maybe."
Although he's been unlucky-in-love so far, Junaid is hoping he can turn it around on the next season of the ITVBe show.
"Next series I really want to show my more vulnerable side and go on dates and meet people," he said.
"That's why Celebs Go Dating would be perfect."
It comes after Junaid addressed his future on the show in September.
follower was keen to know: "Do you see yourself on Towie for a long time? Have you got other stuff coming up?"
The Essex star spilled the beans and said: "Definitely not! I love Towie but I'd probably do another series or two and then focus on other stuff."
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He added: "I've got some very exciting projects coming up. I would never want to be someone on the show that's on it for like 10 years and rely on the show.
"It's a great platform but I've got to spread my wings honey."
