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Smash-hit ITV2 show The Only Way is Essex (known as TOWIE by its legions of fans) scooped three top honours at the first ever National Reality TV Awards on July 6th. TOWIE won Best Entertainment Show, beating off stiff competition from the likes of Kerry Coming Clean, Come Dine With Me and Britain’s Got Talent, it was also voted Best Non-Competition Show whilst cast member Amy Childs picked up the award for Reality Personality of the Year.
The event, which was in aid of the Help for Heroes charity, took place at the 02’s Proud 2 venue and stars such as Vanessa Feltz, Caprice, Duncan Bannantyne, Jamie Oliver, Kerry Katona, Bianca Gascoigne, Imogen Thomas and Jedward all joined the TOWIE cast on the red carpet.
The awards were voted for by the UK viewing public, proving once again what a sensational impact TOWIE has had – catchphrases like ‘Shut Up’, ‘Jel’ and ‘Reem’ are now part of the national lexicon and cast members such as aspiring model Amy, club promoter Mark and new boy Joey are now massive stars. The show also recently picked up the prestigious YouTube Audience Award Bafta and has been commissioned for a further series following the success of the first two seasons. |
