Joe Blackman

Best known as a cast member on the hit ITV realty show, The Only Way Is Essex, Joe Blackman is about to start filming his 5th series.

Joe is currently dating his co-star Junaid Ahmed, and the couple at at the centre of the shows most scandalous storyline, with the last series being streamed 45 million times on ITVX.

Outside of the Essex drama Joe is trainer hair stylist, specialising in women’s colour and hair extensions.

Joe also has a 5 year old son and prides himself on being a gay dad.

He also has a huge passion for the performing arts and enjoyed a career as a teenage performer , appearing in several pantos and the west end stage production of Oliver!