Things have been sour between the girls for months now, after they first fell out over Megan McKenna’s tumultuous relationship with ex-boyfriend Pete Wicks.
And tensions have only worsened between her and Chloe Sims, after the latter claimed Megan ‘won’t be missed’ following her decision to step back from The Only Way Is Essex to pursue a career in country music.
Having kept their distance ever since, the girls managed to narrowly avoid an awkward run-in at the ITV gala, held at the London Palladium, on Thursday night, with Chloe putting on a VERY eye-popping display in her statement red carpet gown.
Taking the plunge! Chloe Sims, 35 made for a VERY eye-popping display as she showcased her more than ample bust to attend the ITV Gala on Thursday night with her TOWIE co-stars
Blonde beauty Chloe sizzled in her plunging design that sheathed her svelte hour-glass frame and made sure to emphasise the reality star’s slender waist, along with her busty cleavage.
Choosing to ditch her lingerie underneath, Chloe left little to the imagination as she left her braless bust firmly on view, thanks to the sheer panel of her gown that left most of her chest exposed.
The starlet’s gown billowed out around her legs and left a long dramatic train that sprawled out behind Chloe as she made her way along the red carpet to join her co-stars at the annual bash.
It also included statement gold chain detailing that fell down the back of the gown from the neck.
Near miss: She managed to narrowly avoid an awkward run-in with a glam Megan McKenna (above) amid their ongoing feud
Stunning: Blonde beauty Chloe sizzled in her plunging design that sheathed her svelte hour-glass frame and made sure to emphasise the reality star’s slender waist, along with her cleavage
Show-stopping: Choosing to ditch her lingerie underneath, Chloe left little to the imagination as she left her bust firmly on view
Chloe teamed her show-stopping evening attire with immaculate make-up look that saw her sport a smouldering smokey eye, bronzer swept cheeks and a slick of nude lipstick across her lips.
She wore her blonde tresses down in perfectly coiffed curls, swept over to one side, flicking one side of her bonce back behind her shoulder as she struck up a series of poses on her arrival.
Megan, meanwhile, looked simply stunning in a monochrome gown that boasted a sleek skirt, complete with a dramatic train, and a sheer lace bodice.
Oozing elegance in the pretty design, the former Ex On The Beach beauty dazzled in the number that highlighted her lithe physique and sheathed her lengthy pins.
Chic: Her frock also included statement gold chain detailing that fell down the back of the gown from the neck
Head-turner: The starlet’s gown billowed out around her legs and left a long dramatic train that sprawled out behind Chloe as she made her way along the red carpet
Glamorous: She sported immaculate make-up look that saw her sport a smouldering smokey eye, bronzer swept cheeks and a slick of nude lipstick across her lips
Not one to step out without her usual bouncy blow-dry, Megan sported perfectly curled locks that cascaded around her shoulders and were parted in the middle. She favoured a striking smokey-eye and a nude pink lipstick across her lips and beamed from ear-to-ear as she headed inside the theatre.
She was noticeably absent from the rest of the TOWIE cast, no doubt keen to keep Chloe at arms length, following their fallout.
Megan’s on/off romance with former beau Pete had initially stemmed her feud with Chloe, as the mother-of-one was left hurt when Pete appeared to ditch their friendship in favour of his ex-girlfriend.
Following Megan’s decision to ‘take a break’ from The Only Way Is Essex to focus on her hopes of musical success, Chloe accused Megan of ‘burning bridges’ before her exit.
Siren: Megan, meanwhile, looked simply stunning in a monochrome gown that boasted a sleek skirt, complete with a dramatic train, and a sheer lace bodice
Beautiful: Not one to step out without her usual bouncy blow-dry, Megan sported perfectly curled locks that cascaded around her shoulders and were parted in the middle
Delightful: She favoured a striking smokey-eye and a nude pink lipstick across her lips and beamed from ear-to-ear as she headed inside the theatre
Taking to her column with Star magazine, Chloe penned: ‘Megan has left TOWIE to focus on her singing, but she burnt a lot of bridges after splitting up with Pete and wasn’t left with many friends on the cast.
‘It’s a cowardly thing to do because she should have seen the series out and tried to make amends, so she could leave on a more positive note.’
She adding cuttingly: ‘It’s safe to say she won’t be missed.’
Chloe had previously accused Megan of seeking ‘air-time’ when it came to her spectacular rows with Pete onscreen. She vented: ‘Some people are really hungry and just want the airtime!’
Having seen the scathing remarks made by her former friend, Megan took to social media at the time to express her anger at the situation. She wrote on the popular microblogging site Twitter: ‘Yawnnnnnn to certain people on the show talking about me to press ONCE AGAIN. #Boreoff (sic)’
Clearly rattled by the drama, the beauty ranted: ‘I actually have a life unlike some people on the show still talking about me and my relationship dramas… (sic)’
Going it alone: She was noticeably absent from the rest of the TOWIE cast, no doubt keen to keep Chloe at arms length, following their fallout
High spirits: Megan was seen beaming as she held onto the train of her dress
This series, Megan and Chloe have kept their distance and while the former was still dating Pete, Chloe had said she will ‘never forgive’ the Essex boy for the way he treated her while dating Megan.
Megan is now single again after splitting with Pete, despite the duo rekindling their romance in May earlier this year. Their break up has played out oncreen amid rumours of infidelity – accusing Megan of ‘cheating’ – surfacing.
Megan has denied being unfaithful to Pete with her ex-boyfriend Harry, but suggesting she has reconnected with Harry, the starlet was seen exiting her Essex home with her former beau, attempting to keep a low profile. The pair originally dated from 2012 to 2014.
Chloe, meanwhile, has rekindled her friendship with Pete, with TOWIE viewers watching on as the pair made amends in the show’s series finale.
Awkward: She has decided to ‘take a break’ from TOWIE, with Chloe claiming the starlet ‘won’t be missed’ on the show
Drama: She accused Megan of ‘burning bridges’ before her exit and said: ‘It’s a cowardly thing to do because she should have seen the series out and tried to make amends, so she could leave on a more positive note’
Meanwhile, a slew of other TOWIE stars were in attendance including Gemma Collins, who like Chloe, showcased her decolletage in her revealing sequinned and sheer gown.
Gemma, who had dominated the TOWIE finale after confessing her feelings had returned for ex-boyfriend James Arg Argent, appeared to put her recent heartbreak behind her, as she hammed it up for the cameras on the red carpet.
The beauty put on a sizzling display in her floor-length frock that not only teased a look at her bust, but stole a glimpse at her pins, thanks to its daring thigh-high split.
Although, the sultry nature of Gemma’s gown proved to provide her with some difficulty when it came to owning her red carpet arrival, as the reality star had to have her frock’s hem pinned down to the floor in order to protect her modesty as she posed for photographers.
Moving on? Gemma, who had dominated the TOWIE finale after confessing her feelings had returned for ex-boyfriend James Arg Argent, appeared to put her recent heartbreak behind her, as she hammed it up for the cameras on the red carpet
Beaut: Gemma paired her glam attire with statement tasseled earrings and a dramatic berry red lip
Oops! The sultry nature of Gemma’s gown proved to provide her with some difficulty when it came to owning her red carpet arrival, as the reality star had to have her frock’s hem pinned down to the floor
Gemma paired her glam attire with statement tasseled earrings and a dramatic berry red lip. She wore her blonde tresses swept back in a sleek bun, styled to one side of her head.
Appearing in high spirits, Gemma put on an animated display on her arrival, flashing a smile before reuniting with Arg for a snap – proving that things are still amicable between the pair, despite him rejecting Gemma’s advances recently.
The duo had dated previously and after confessing her love for Arg had returned, Gemma had asked the Essex native to join her on holiday in Tenerife in a bid to rekindle their romance, after branding their relationship ‘special’.
Arg, meanwhile, politely declined and tearfully told Gemma that it wouldn’t be fair for him to head overseas with her, as their relationship is purely platonic to him.
Meanwhile, Lauren Pope made sure to turn heads at the bash, which celebrates he best of ITV every year, after recently returning to TOWIE as a full-time cast member following her departure from the ITVBe series two years ago, back in 2015.
Working it: Despite being tended to on the red carpet, Gemma made sure to continue posing up a storm
Risque! Her frock featured a series of semi-sheer panels around the waist
No bad blood here! Gemma reunited with ex-beau Arg on the red carpet, proving things are still amicable between them despite him recently rejecting her
Heartbreaking: The duo had dated previously and after confessing her love for Arg had returned, Gemma had asked the Essex native to join her on holiday in Tenerife in a bid to rekindle their romance
Sweet display: It’s clear Gemma still means a lot to him, however, as he was seen leaning in to give her a kiss on the cheek as they reunited
Gorgeous: TOWIE’s leading ladies made sure to bring a touch of Essex glamour to the event, including Gemma Collins and returning star Lauren Pope
Her return to the show had followed her short-lived romance with co-star Jon Clark, which despite starting out well came to a crashing end as the series wrapped.
Making sure to show her ex-flame what he is missing, however, Lauren looked sensational as she too favoured a monochrome getup that highlighted her incredibly gym-honed frame.
Her dress featured an intricately cut design that teased a look at her washboard stomach underneath, before billowing out around her legs in a fishtail skirt. Drawing attention to her assets, Lauren’s frock also boasted a sequin bralet that sat just underneath its pinafore-inspired neckline.
She left her lightened locks to fall past her shoulders in tousled waves, parted in the middle, and dazzled while donning a similar beauty look to her close pal Chloe that featured dramatic eye make-up.
Gorgeous! Following suit had been Chloe’s BFF Lauren Pope, who fans recently saw return to TOWIE as a full-time cast member following her departure from the ITVBe series two years ago
Sophisticated! Her dress featured an intricately cut design that teased a look at her washboard stomach underneath and a sequinned bralet that drew attention to her bust
Also appearing to get the busty memo had been Chloe Meadows and her best friend Courtney Green.
Chloe slipped into a plunging purple mini dress that featured a sheer hem that saw high up on her thigh. It’s low-cut design teased a look at her cleavage along with her black lingerie underneath and the blonde beauty added extra height to her ensemble in a pair of barely-there black heels.
She wore her locks down in a poker straight style and toted her evening’s essentials in a complementing envelope clutch.
Courtney, meanwhile, favoured a tailored look, as she was clad in a nude pink blazer dress that came complete with a metallic belt around her waist. She favoured muted accessories to complement her outfit choice and wore her brunette locks in a perfectly blow-dried style that tumbled past her shoulders.
Revealing! Also appearing to get the busty memo had been Chloe Meadows, as she slipped into a plunging purple mini dress that featured a sheer hem that saw high up on her thigh
Stylish: Courtney Green, meanwhile, favoured a tailored look, as she was clad in a nude pink blazer dress that came complete with a metallic belt around her waist
She and Chloe appeared to put the drama between their boyfriends behind them, as they cuddled up together on the red carpet with Chloe Sims and Lauren.
This series, Chloe had surprised fans by introducing her boyfriend Taylor Barnett, who she had been introduced to by her best friend Courtney. He is good pals with Courtney’s boyfriend Myles Barnett – but despite sharing the same surname, the boys are not related.
He has since joined her on The Only Way Is Essex and became a new addition to the cast for its 21st series, joining Chloe and the show’s regular stars out in Marbella for its series opener.
Sources had told The Sun ahead of his TOWIE debut: ‘Chloe’s so happy Taylor has joined the show. She’s really happy with him, so it seemed like the next logical step.’
His addition came as a surprise to fans as Chloe had previously admitted to feeling ‘too insecure’ to have a relationship on the reality show. She had said: ‘My insecurity issues are so bad.
Red carpet beauties! She and Chloe appeared to put the ongoing drama between their boyfriends, as seen on TOWIE, behind them, as they cuddled up together on the red carpet with Chloe Sims and Lauren
Full house: They joined a slew of show’s stars including Bobby Norris, Dan Edgar, James Argent, Diags and Gatsby (L-R)
‘I’d crumble if a boyfriend started to get attention from being on television.’
Despite her statement, fans have seen Taylor join Chloe on TOWIE and things haven’t exactly been plain sailing for the pair. The duo found themselves clashing with Courtney’s beau Myles, after he told Chloe that Taylor had said he was ‘happier in his last relationship.’
The star later admitted that his statement had been a lie, but having upset Chloe it’s not surprising things turned sour between himself and Taylor, with the boys coming to blows.
Courtney, meanwhile, was left devastated that tensions had surfaced between Myles and her best pal Chloe.
Family affair! Glamorous Chloe was joined at the event by her cousin and former TOWIE star Joey Essex
Loving life: He appeared to ham it up for the cameras before taking his seat inside
Floral delight: Bobby Norris stood out in his rose patterned two-piece suit
Beaming! He flashed a smile as he joined a slew of co-stars old and new at the bash