EXCLUSIVE The only Wahey is Essex! Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei ‘joins TOWIE in first-ever reality TV crossover and will star in new overseas-filmed series’
Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei will join The Only Way Is Essex, in the first crossover between reality shows.
The 33-year-old TV personality, who is in a relationship with TOWIE cast member Jordan Brooks, will star alongside her boyfriend in the show’s next series, which is being filmed abroad.
An Essex source told MailOnline that ITVBe’s producers hope Sophie, who was in the original cast of Geordie Shore and has over 2 million followers on Instagram, will help resurrect the series, which has lost popularity in recent years. years.
New addition: The only Wahey is Essex! Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei will join The Only Way Is Essex, in the first crossover between the reality shows.
A source revealed: ‘Sophie has been on reality TV for over 12 years, she knows what makes a good show.
“The producers are very excited for him to join TOWIE and hope he will bring some of his fiery Geordie energy to the cast.
TOWIE is still in talks about Sophie’s possible involvement, but she can’t wait to officially sign on the dotted line and join her boyfriend Jordan on the show.
“There will also surely be drama between Sophie, Ella Rae Wise and Chloe Brockett, who all dated Jordan last year.”
MailOnline has contacted Sophie and TOWIE for comment.
Love Is In The Air: The TV personality, who is in a relationship with TOWIE cast member Jordan Brooks, will star alongside her boyfriend in the show’s next series, which will be filmed overseas.
Sophie was an original cast member of Geordie Shore when the show first launched in 2011 alongside the likes of Charlotte Crosby, Vicky Pattison, Gary Beadle and Holly Hagan.
While former Love Island contestants including Olivia Attwood, Georgia Harrison, Cara De La Hyde and Nathan Massey have joined TOWIE in the past, no one from Geordie Shore or Made In Chelsea appeared on the ITVBe show.
She left the MTV series for good in 2019 and has been in a relationship with TOWIE’s Jordan since November.
Sophie, who previously dated DJ Joel Corry and stripper Jay Bigz, called Jordan the “love of her life” on Instagram and dedicated a candid post to their new romance.
Family affair: Sophie spent the Christmas period celebrating with her new boyfriend Jordan and her cousin Marnie Simpson and fiancé Casey Johnson (pictured)
In December, she said, “Just when I was about to give up on love, you came into my life and showed me what a true gentleman and real love is.”
‘Thank you for making me the happiest girl in the world. My JB forever, I love you.’
Last year, in scenes filmed for TOWIE, Jordan tried to woo Ella and the couple went on several dates, but ultimately she wasn’t interested.
He also had an affair with Ella’s former best friend, Chloe, who accused him of only being interested in her during filming to increase his popularity.
TOWIE’s new series is scheduled to begin filming in late January after the annual Christmas special, The Only Way Is Essexmas, was axed.
It is not known if Amy Childs, who is expecting twins with her boyfriend Billy Delbosq, will appear in the episodes filmed abroad, while she also has children Polly and Ritchie to look after.
Former Celebs Go Dating star Chloe accused Jordan of only being interested in dating her during the filming of TOWIE after he stopped responding to her messages once the series ended.
Jordan attempted to woo Ella, but ultimately she was uninterested in his affections, showing more love for her co-star Pete Wicks.