I really DID love Chloe

FORMER TOWIE star Elliot Wright has denied saying his romance with Chloe Sims was faked for the cameras.

Mark Wright’s cousin was quoted last week saying their roller-coaster relationship wasn’t “100% genuine”.

But Elliot told me: “That’s not what I said. I did genuinely care for Chloe and we did love each other. What I meant is we wouldn't have stayed together for as long as we did if it wasn't for the show.

“That doesn't mean it wasn’t genuine, it just means in real life when you break up with someone you avoid them and cut contact but on TOWIE we were forced into situations so naturally kept getting back together.

“I don’t speak to Chloe at all now and don't watch TOWIE. I would never say never about returning but I doubt it.”

Elliot has just launched his own ITVBe reality show Playa in Marbella focussing on launch of new restaurant Olivia’s.

Revealing cousins Mark and Jess Wright love his new fiancee Sadie Stuart he added: “Sadie has got the golden seal of approval from all the Wright clan.

“Everyone fell in love with her immediately, just like I did.”

Elliot Wright’s Playa In Marbella is on ITVBe Wednesday's at 9pm.