She’s preparing for what promises to be a romantic Christmas in Marrakech with boyfriend James Lock ahead of their milestone first anniversary as a couple.
But as their relationship goes from strength to strength, TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou has reflected on her well documented feud with James’ ex Danielle Armstrong, culminating in a furious face to face showdown in an Essex restaurant.
The 24-year old engaged in a bitter war of words with Danielle, whose rocky four year relationship with James came to an end in 2016, but insists there are no hard feelings after they buried the hatchet during Danielle’s surprise TOWIE return over Halloween.
Close: Yazmion Oukhellou is preparing for what promises to be a romantic Christmas in Marrakech with boyfriend James Lock ahead of their milestone first anniversary as a couple
‘I’m not one to have arguments and rows in public so I tried to keep the peace,’ she told the Daily Star. ‘I don’t think there was any reason for us to have had the falling out in the first place. Now we’ve reconciled it’s been nice and hopefully it will stay like that. ‘
She added: ‘She seemed genuine about wanting James and I to be happy so I can only go on what she said and how she acted. Maybe we can be friends.’
Yazmin is now looking ahead to Christmas in Marrakech with James and her family, who own a villa in the Moroccan capital.
Old times: But as their relationship goes from strength to strength, Yazmin Oukhellou has reflected on her well documented feud with James’ ex Danielle Armstrong
The city holds fond memories for the striking brunette, whose romance with the strapping TOWIE hunk, who she met through her brother, began when they ‘started talking’ during a month long visit to Morocco in 2016.
But while they ready themselves for their first anniversary, Yazmin dismisses any notion of a Christmas proposal, admitting it may well be ‘a couple of years’ before he gets down on one knee – and only after he seeks her father’s permission.
Elsewhere the voluptuous star inadvertently sparked a sexism row earlier this year after claiming that men should be exempt from domestic chores such as cleaning.
Surprise! The 24-year old engaged in a bitter war of words with Danielle, whose rocky four year relationship with James came to an end in 2016, but insists there are no hard feelings after they buried the hatchet during Danielle’s surprise TOWIE return over Halloween
But despite drawing criticism from some quarters, Yazmin stands by her views regarding the woman’s role.
‘I love doing the cleaning, I love doing the washing, I enjoy it,’ she explained. ‘James doesn’t help out with cleaning at all. It’s just been the way I’ve been brought up. My mum really caters to my dad.
‘I enjoy looking after my partner and I’m not ashamed to say it.’