TOWIE Star Junaid Ahmed Confirms Return to Series After Shock Announcement

Plans to Quit The Only Way Is Essex

Reality TV star Junaid Ahmed, best known for his appearances on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), has revealed that he will be returning to the show for the next series, despite previously announcing his plans to quit. The 28-year-old TV favourite expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, promising fans more drama and surprises as filming resumes next month.

Eyeing Two Primetime Shows

During an exclusive interview with The Celeb Report, Junaid shared his ambitions of signing up for not just one, but two primetime television shows. While he didn't reveal any specific details, he expressed his desire to participate in Celebrity Big Brother and Celebs Go Dating. However, Junaid made it clear that his main focus will still be on TOWIE and that he has no plans to leave the show anytime soon.

Teasing Next Series

Junaid also dropped hints about what fans can expect in the next series of TOWIE. He mentioned an on-and-off friendship with former pal Ella Rae Wise, suggesting that there might be some unresolved issues between them. Junaid also expressed his loyalty to his friends and hinted at some surprises that he plans to reveal during the upcoming season.

Rebuilding Relationships

Despite the fallout with Ella, Junaid revealed that he has reconciled with his best friend Chloe Brockett. He expressed his support for Chloe's pursuit of happiness and even hinted at the possibility of her rekindling her romance with former love interest Jack Fincham. Junaid also shared his own hopes of finding love in the next season of TOWIE, expressing a desire to show his more vulnerable side and go on dates.

Exciting Projects on the Horizon

While Junaid is committed to TOWIE for now, he did mention that he sees himself exploring other opportunities in the future. He hinted at some "very exciting projects" that he has in the pipeline and expressed a desire to spread his wings beyond the show. Although he appreciates the platform that TOWIE has provided him, Junaid is ready to embark on new ventures.