TOWIE fans left baffled as original cast members snub 10th anniversary reunion
The Only Way Is Essex fans were disappointed as some of the original cast members shied away from the 10th anniversary reunion which was the reason for their fame
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The Only Way Is Essex fans were left disheartened as several original cast members were missing from Sunday’s anniversary special.
ITV bosses put together an incredible one-off episode for the cast and crew as well as viewers at home to enjoy as they celebrate a whole decade of TOWIE drama.
However, some viewers were left disappointed as a few of their favourite stars failed to appear in the episode.
Naming and shaming the absent cast members – Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ferne McCann.
Taking to Twitter, fans shared their disbelief as some stars snubbed the reunion.
One quipped: “Can’t believe it’s 10 years, such a shame Lauren and Mark didn’t join.”
A second commented: “Loved looking back but really missed @Mario_Falcone@lucy_meck@MarkWright_@LaurenGoodger etc in tonight’s special. They were integral to the show. Lots of great scenes missed.”
“It’s a shame some of the OG didn’t do the show as they wouldn’t be where they are today,” another penned.
Mirror Online has contacted ITV for comment.
Mark appeared to be the only person who has addressed his reasons for not starring in the special.
A source close to the star told The Sun : “He’s said he’s in a different part of his life now and doesn’t want to go back to Towie again.”
His pal Amy Childs launched a blistering attack on the star for his decision not to appear in the show.
She also told the publication: “Towie is a part of our lives. It is how we got famous. Towie basically made us all, so I think it’s only fair we come back to support the show’s ten-year anniversary. Without Towie, Mark and the others wouldn’t be where they are now.”
The star savagely added it’s important they all remember their roots and how the reality series shot them to fame.
However Lucy Meck did not make any mention of the show or her co-stars which suggested she has also moved on from her reality TV past.
Despite not appearing in the reunion, both Lauren and Ferne shared highlights from the show to mark the anniversary.
Earlier on, Lauren posted a throwback snap of her and her ex-fiancé Mark as she reminisced on better times.
Ferne also shared snaps from her best moments on the show.
She credited the show for kick-starting her career and incredible moments made.
The mum-of-one wrote: “I’m so excited about the TOWIE anniversary show Tonight. Can’t believe it’s been 10 years.
“Towie was the first show of its kind and remains a defining program in the reality genre.
“I have always been so proud to be part of British TV and so grateful to TOWIE and it’s creators that I was able to be part of such an Iconic British institution.
“TOWIE has given me such incredible memories, unparalleled experiences & was the platform that launched my career. I’m so very grateful to everyone involved in the making of the show and to all the friends I made filming it. Here’s to another 10 years!”
Ferne has since gone on to become a social media star and the host of her own show Fern McCann: First Time Mum as well as becoming a mum to her daughter Sunday.
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