TOWIE hunk Dan Edgar and relative newbie Amber Turner split just before Christmas but are to be reunited on screen
To be honest? We knew the sweet love story of TOWIE's Dan and Amber was destined to hit the skids the moment Dan's mum declared that Amber was not the kind of woman she thought Dan was going to end up with.
And we were right. Although even we couldn't have predicted the timing, with news of Dan and Amber's split hitting just in time for a blue Christmas. Ouch.
A source close to the Essex pair told The Sun: "Amber does love Dan so it was a really hard decision, especially so close to Christmas but they both agree it's for the best."
And while the pair reportedly say it's "final" they are set to be reunited in fiery scenes on our telly boxes in the upcoming series of The Only Way is Essex.
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Couples we never saw coming in 2018 (slider)
1 of 7Gabby Allen and Myles Stephenson
After she dumped her Love Island boyfriend Marcel Somerville when he 'cheated' on her during a holiday, Gabby Allen got over the heartbreak by coupling up with X Factor 2017 winner, Rak-Su star Myles Stephenson. The pair confirmed their romance on Instagram and have since attended a number of red carpet events together.
2 of 7Jessie J and Channing Tatum
Magic Mike actor Channing Tatum split from his wife of nine years, Jenna Dewan, in early 2018, but his next move shocked the world of showbiz. Although the couple have never actually been photographed together, both Jessie J and Channing Tatum have publicly supported each other and reports suggest their romance is going very well!
3 of 7Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady
Love Island host Caroline Flack shocked the nation when she announced she was dating The Apprentice star Andrew Brady at the beginning of the year, with the pair posing for a very loved-up snap in the snow.After a whirlwind few months, the couple announced their engagement in April, but by July they'd split up. Although it was understood the pair were back on track, it looks like they are off again!
4 of 7Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin
After splitting from Selena Gomez in early 2018, Justin Bieber shocked his fans by rekindling his romance with former flame Hailey Baldwin. The pair announced their engagement in July, with Biebs writing the most adorable tribute to the model on Instagram. Then, in November 2018, the pair seemed to CONFIRM they'd tied the knot when Hailey changed her name to 'Hailey Bieber' on Instagram and Justin called her his 'wife'. Where was our invite?!
5 of 7Amber Davies and Perri Kiely
Despite still looking about 12-years-old, Diversity dancer Perri Kiely is actually now 22, and it looks like he's impressed Love Island 2017 winner Amber Davies. According to reports, a romance between Amber and Perri is in the 'early stages', but things are going well.
6 of 7Olivia Attwood and Sam Craske
Despite both appearing on this year's Celebs Go Dating to find love, Love Island star Olivia Attwood and Diversity dancer Sam Crask broke the rules when they ditched their dates for each other. Despite this, since the show ended in October, both Olivia and Sam have remained silent on the 'relationship'.
7 of 7Myles Barnett and Kady McDermott
After Myles' shock split from fellow TOWIE star Kady McDermott, he later started dating Love Island 2016 star Kady McDermott. Kady has since appeared on TOWIE alongside her new beau.
A source told The Sun Online: "Dan and Amber have barely spoken since the split, but when filming starts again in the new year, they'll be forced to come face to face and discuss the split.
"Things are very bitter and neither feels like they've been treated well so it's all going to kick off."
Bring. It. On.
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