ITV SUSPEND SEVERAL TOWIE CAST MEMBERS AFTER LOCKDOWN BREACHES

The Only Way is Essex has temporarily suspended several cast members after they broke lockdown rules.

A TOWIE spokesperson said: "Several cast members have been temporarily suspended from filming TOWIE. The safety of our cast and crew is of paramount importance and we expect them to abide by the protocols put in place in line with government guidelines to ensure they keep themselves and those around them safe."

ITV did not name specific cast members.

The Only Way Is Essex continues Sundays at 9pm on ITVBe.