Love Island star joins cast of Towie as she’s linked to Roman Hackett and she’s already started filming
LOVE Island’s Ella Barnes has joined the cast of Towie as a love interest of Roman Hackett.
The 24-year-old, who shot to fame on the tenth series of the ITV2 dating show last year, was out partying with the gang last night.
Ella was seen dancing the night away with the likes of Jordan Brooks, Sophie Kasaei, Ella Rae Wise and Roman.
Their budding new romance comes seven months after Ella’s split from ex Mitch Taylor, who she found love with during her stint in the Love Island villa.
She has totally moved on and has caught the eye of ladies’ man Roman.
A source said: “Ella was a huge hit on Love Island so it’s no surprise she has landed more TV work.
“She’s caught the eye of Roman, and is joining as his love interest.
“She’s stunning and confident – so will fit in perfectly with the show.”
Ella is best known for her stint on Love Island.
The dancer entered the villa on day 39 alongside Josh Brocklebank.
Ella instantly caught the eye of Mitch and coupled up straight away.
The model was involved in an awkward love triangle with Mitch and his ex Abbie Moores, despite her being in a couple with Scott van-der-Sluis.
On day 56 Ella and Mitch were dumped from the villa and they only lasted a few weeks before splitting.
In an Instagram post, Ella said: “Just wanted to come on here and keep you all updated, as you deserve to know as I wouldn’t be where I am without you.
“Unfortunately myself and Mitch have decided to end our relationship. I really wanted things to work out and I’m gutted that our journey has come to an end.
“I wish Mitch all the best and hope he finds happiness. It’s time for both of us to start a new chapter.
“Thank you so much for all the love and support. It means the world to me.”
Mitch added: “Morning everyone. As you have most likely seen Ella’s post, sadly out relationship has come to an end.
“We had no intentions of ending, but with our busy lives at the moment and living the other side of the country made it extremely hard for it to work.
“I wish Ella nothing but the best as she is a lovely girl and deserves the world.”
Meanwhile Roman has also had a number of romances in the public eye.
Back in September he packed on the PDA with Geordie Shore’s Abbie Holborn, 26, while attending In The Style‘s 10th Anniversary Party at Chinawhite in London.
Prior to that he was dating recruitment consultant Lois Sharland after splitting from his Towie co-star Dani Imbert.
He’s also been linked to Chloe Brockett and Love Island’s Summer Botwe.