In the glitzy and captivating world of TOWIE (The Only Way Is Essex), where love stories flourish and fade as frequently as the sun sets, James Bennewith, better known as Diags, has recently made a bold move.
After months of playful flirting and a few stolen kisses but never truly taking the plunge, Diags finally decided to put an end to his ‘situationship’ with fellow co-star, Elma Pazar. And it seems he’s wasting no time in moving on, as Diags excitedly reveals that he’s already found a new love interest.
Contents
- Diags Speaks About His New Love
- Introducing the New Flame
- Diags Discusses His New Romance with Dan
- From Insta Hearts to Cruise Dates
- Diags: More Known for Friendships Than Romances
- Diags and Fran Parman: A Turbulent Past
- The Ibiza Trip Controversy
- A Heartbreaking Decision
- A Relationship’s End
- Unresolved Ties
Diags Speaks About His New Love
In an exclusive conversation with Closer online, Diags confesses, “I’m dating. I’m having a good time, enjoying myself.” His enthusiasm is palpable, signaling a fresh start in his romantic life.
Introducing the New Flame
Earlier this year, Diags was linked romantically to the former TOWIE extra, Jodie Wells. The nature of their relationship was solidified when a teaser trailer for the ongoing TOWIE series showcased Diags appearing at an event with his new love, Jodie, right in front of Elma. Awkward encounters are not uncommon in TOWIE!
Diags Discusses His New Romance with Dan
Opening up to his close friend Dan Edgar, Diags elaborates on his blossoming romance. He states, “The ship has sailed with Elma. It’s made me move on with other things.” Dan, curious about the speed of this transition, asks, “Am I losing you to Jodie already?”
The teaser then cuts to a scene of Diags and Jodie sharing a passionate kiss on the beach while Dan looks on, raising eyebrows.
From Insta Hearts to Cruise Dates
Diags’ romantic journey with Jodie appears to have started with a night out, where they were photographed sharing a kiss. Their connection deepened as the TOWIE star began commenting on Jodie’s Instagram pictures with heart-eyes emojis. The two eventually embarked on a cruise together, marking the development of their relationship.
Diags: More Known for Friendships Than Romances
Despite being one of the show’s longest-running stars, Diags has often been recognized more for his enduring friendships than his romantic entanglements on TOWIE. While he did have a somewhat tumultuous and longer-term relationship with Fran Parman, his love life has been marked by its share of misfortunes.
Diags and Fran Parman: A Turbulent Past
One of Diags’ most notable relationships on the show was with Fran Parman. The two had been together for quite some time until their surprising split four years ago, which unfolded during an episode of TOWIE.
The Ibiza Trip Controversy
Fran later disclosed the reason behind their breakup, revealing that it was sparked by an argument concerning a planned trip to Ibiza. She stated, “We’d booked Ibiza, and we’d just moved into a new flat.
He was like, ‘look, we can’t fully enjoy ourselves; we’re gonna have to go next year.'” Fran accepted this, but things took a turn when Diags decided to go to Ibiza with his friends for the weekend instead.
A Heartbreaking Decision
Fran explained, “I said, ‘it’s not about you going out with your mates. You don’t take me out. I’m just sitting indoors all the time, and it’s not fair.’ But he just couldn’t see that.” She chose to go to Marbella with Georgia Harrison, which Diags didn’t appreciate. Their disagreement led to a tough decision, with Fran choosing to go through with her trip.
A Relationship’s End
Upon her return from Spain, Fran wanted to work on her relationship with Diags. However, he wasn’t interested in reconciliation. She recalled, “I thought, ‘three and a half years is a long time, I want to work at this, I love this kid and I don’t want to break up with him.’
He just said, ‘yeah, we’re not working,’ and I was like, ‘what?’ and he was like, ‘we don’t work anymore.’ That was it. I had to pack my stuff and go.”
Unresolved Ties
Interestingly, Fran later revealed that she and Diags continued to have a physical relationship until 2019 when she returned to TOWIE. This made for an awkward reunion on the show, as Diags was taken aback when he saw her.
The rollercoaster of love in the TOWIE universe never ceases to amaze. With Diags’ decisive move to end his situationship with Elma and the exciting dawn of his new romance with Jodie, fans can only wait in anticipation for the next twist in this captivating story. Love triangles, seaside kisses, and unexpected reunions are all part of the TOWIE charm!
