TOWIE’s Ferne McCann and Essex newbie Liam Blackwell share a KISS

Looks like Ferne McCann on her way to having a new boyfriend, in the shape of TOWIE newbie Liam Blackwell.

After Chloe Lewis admitted Ferne's over-opinionative ways stand in the way of her getting a boyfriend, ol' Ferny was whisked away in a helicopter for a lavished date.

Liam, aka "Gatsby", enjoyed a ride in the helicopter with Ferne before giving the nod to the driver to head to their secret date destination.

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In last night's episode of the ITVBe reality TV show, Liam took his blushing brunette to Wivenhoe House Hotel in Essex for a champagne and strawberries kind of night - very Pretty Woman of you, Liam.

The property developer booked the ENTIRE restaurant out, much to Ferne's delight, and after a game of footsy under the dinner table, gent Liam leaned in and planted a kiss on Ferne, who was happy to oblige.

After having admitted Liam is apprehensive about dating women because of fears he'll get hurt, the pair agreed to go on a SECOND date. Woooo, well done guys!

We'll watch this space closely.

And in other awks Essex news...

Jake Hall is still not a fan of newbie Mike Hassini, watch the below clip, OUCH.

TOWIE cast in Marbella 2015 (and what the HELL are they wearing?):