TOWIE star Elma Pazar has taken a swipe at ex pals Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman over their controversial new romance.
The Sun revealed earlier this month how Harry Derbidge’s ex Joe had moved on with co-star Junaid just two weeks after splitting.
Elma said the new relationship has been “challenging” for Harry and she has been supporting the star through the breakup.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Elma said: “It’s been hard for Harry, I’ve been on the phone to him daily.
“It’s been difficult, challenging and hard work but the only way is up.”
When asked if Joe moved on too quickly, Elma replied: “Rapido, no I didn’t see it coming.
“I loved Junaid, past tense.
“Me and Junaid have been friends for eight years and he was making a 360 and turned it all around.
“When we got to Cyprus, I loved the bones of him and even told Amber that I love him, it’s like my old Junaid.
“But obviously things have happened. I’ve been close to Harry for a little while, I don’t think the show’s projected that, so naturally I’m going to be there for him.”
Elma said Harry is taking some time to “heal” now but it will be a slow process as the pain he’s experienced is still “raw”.
The reality star explained that she’s been helping Harry through the split, saying: “Everyday I’m on the phone to him, every morning.
“With heartbreak, it’s the same, you’ve got to take the rough with the smooth.
“Don’t get me wrong, he’s a trooper Harry, he’s been through it and I don’t think many people would be able to do that.
“It’s not going to be an overnight thing.
“We do see Harry get stronger during the series but heartbreak is hard for anyone and it’s so much raw when you’re filming a TV show because you’ve got to watch it afterwards as well.
“It’s a process, that’s what it is.”
Elma predicted that Junaid and Joe’s relationship won’t last – saying they’re both “lying to themselves”.
She added: “There might have been an emotional crossover, but not physical.
“I would like to think Junaid would have grace and decorum about him.
“When asked what her thoughts are on Joe, Elma added: “He’s not a bit of me.
“I don’t think it’s going to work, I think they’re lying to themselves.
“It’s fresh and raw.”
A source told The Sun said that TV favourite Harry was left furious after he discovered text messages between Joe and ex pal Junaid.
This led to Harry and Joe having a blazing row and ending things for good, despite talks of marriage just weeks before.
A source told us: “Harry found messages between Joe and Junaid and it led to a huge argument and them splitting.”
Joe and Junaid have been spotted enjoying dates since they returned to Essex and have grown closer following the Cyprus trip.
They continued: “Since then Joe and Junaid have been spending lots of time together.
“They been spotted on dates around Essex and staying at each others, so it’s only a matter of time before things erupt with Harry.”
The storyline will play out for viewers later this year, as cast members are forced to take sides.
“It’s likely to be a huge storyline on the show – and everyone will be very divided over it,” they added.
“It’s very out the blue and frankly shocking to most of them.”
Clearly feeling betrayed, Harry has since unfollowed ex boyfriend Joe and former best mate Junaid.
Just last week, Junaid and Joe shared matching snaps on Instagram from their evening out together.
The pair, who are enjoying the early stages of their romance, posted a photo of wine glasses while out together at an Essex restaurant.
Someone who will be standing firmly by Harry’s side is his cousin and legendary Towie star Amy Childs, 34.
It seems the drama has already kicked off even before the series has begun – with Amy unfollowing Joe and Junaid on Instagram.
But it looks like there’s no love lost as Joe has also hit the unfollow button on Amy’s profile.
