Who is Towie star Tom Pearce?

TOM Pearce shot to fame when he landed a job on Towie, alongside his best pal Joey Essex.

However, fans of the reality show may wonder what happened to the cheeky chappie, and what he's up to now.

Tom Pearce is a former reality star, best known for Towie
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Tom Pearce is a former reality star, best known for TowieCredit: Getty - Contributor

Tom Pearce rose to fame on Towie when he joined the cast alongside his best friends Joey Essex and Diags in 2012.

However, after many of his pals quit the show, he announced that he would also be saying goodbye to the show, and that he wanted to focus on his career as an equity broker.

The economics graduate told The Sun at the time: "After nearly three years I just thought it was time. Most of my friends are no longer on the show apart from Diags. 

“I feel like I’ve done everything I can storyline-wise. I want to concentrate on my job in the City as an equity broker.”

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After working in London, Tom then relocated to Dubai where he continues to live.

Does Tom Pearce have a partner?

In 2019, Tom met Manchester beautician Rebecca Walker, who owns a facial and eyelash extension business.

In 2022, he popped the question on a romantic break in Bali.

Sharing the news with his followers, Tom posted a picture of the moment with the caption: "The girl said yes!"

How old is Tom Pearce?

Tom was born in Essex on May 22, 1990.

This means, as of January 2024, he is 34-years-old.

Tom was just 22-years old when he joined Towie.

When did Tom Pearce date Georgia Harrison?

Way before she found fame on Love Island 2017, Georgia Harrison had a brief stint on Towie.

Back in the 2014, she found herself in the centre of a love triangle on the ITVBe reality show between Tom and Lewis Bloor

When she first stepped onto the Essex scene during an Ibiza special, she appeared to be rekindling things with Lewis. 

However, shortly after this, Georgia got very close to Tom.

But their relationship ended quite soon after.

Did Tom Pearce date Made in Chelsea star Emily Blackwell?

Tom dated Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell from around April 2018.

A source told The Sun at the time: “Emily and Tom had a secret relationship last summer but have recently got back in touch.

“People wouldn’t put them together at first as they’re from rival TV shows but they really work.

“They kept their romance private when they first dated but have now started to tell more of their close pals.

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“Emily lost interest in dating Chris Hughes after he appeared to two-time her and Georgia May Foote with them both visiting his family home in a short space of time.”

However, after a year together, Tom and Emily split in 2019.