TOWIE’s Frankie and Demi Sims and their co-star Harry Derbidge have been suspended from filming the show after flouting lockdown rules.
The three reality stars were all seen chatting in an Instagram video as they stood next to a dining table at what appeared to be a party, reports OK!.
Frankie’s girlfriend and Too Hot To Handle star Francesca Farago was also seen in the clip originally posted to Instagram by Harry’s fiancé Dean Rowland.
Suspended: TOWIE’s Frankie and Demi Sims (pictured) and their co-star Harry Derbidge have been suspended from filming the show after flouting lockdown rules
A spokesperson for TOWIE confirmed the suspension and told MailOnline: ‘Several cast members have been temporarily suspended from filming TOWIE.
‘The safety of our cast and crew is of paramount importance and we expect them to abide by the protocols put in place in line with government guidelines to ensure they keep themselves and those around them safe.’
Harry, Frankie and Demi’s representatives have also been contacted for a comment.
In the video, which is thought to have been taken some time last week, Dean and Francesca posed for a selfie while the three TOWIE stars stood in the background.
Oh dear: The reality stars were all seen in an Instagram video chatting as they stand next to a dining table at what appeared to be a party (Harry is pictured on a recent episode of TOWIE)
The Sims sisters seemed to be looking at a phone while Harry looked on.
It comes after The Only Way Is Essex was hit by complaints to Ofcom after the stars were seen visiting pubs and restaurants while the UK is in lockdown.
According to a report from the government regulatory authority on Wednesday, 64 people have contacted them to complain about the programme since its launch on Sunday night.
Before the episode began, bosses clarified in a disclaimer that the 28th series was filmed following strict Covid-19 protocols so that the cast and crew are safe.
All together: Harry’s partner Dean (pictured) shared the short clip to Instagram which showed the three cast members chatting in the background while he cosied up to Francesca Farago
Group: Francesca and Dean were seen laughing as they faced the camera infront of the others
It read: ‘The show will still be bringing you the cast’s real lives and stories, but to keep everyone safe TOWIE have had to create its own little world to film in.
‘So, although you may see cast in pubs and restaurants, don’t worry because they’ve opened just for the show and have put in lots of extra measures, so Lime Pictures and ITV can still bring you the TOWIE you love safely.’
During the show, stars like Chloe Sims and her sister Demi were seen at a bar while the cast also celebrated a birthday party, and they also visited each other’s houses.
According to a report from The Sun on Thursday, the complaints to Ofcom were made about: ‘Filming in bars, restaurants and gyms during lockdown and food wastage.’
Upset: It comes after Ofcom revealed 64 people have contacted them to complain about the programme since its launch on Sunday night
MailOnline has contacted Ofcom for further comment, TOWIE spokespeople declined to comment when approached.
On a recent episode of the hit show Demi gushed that she’s ‘all about the fairy tale’ when quizzed over her relationship with Francesca Farago.
The TV personality, 22, was asked if she thought she was going ‘a bit quick’ with her girlfriend, 27, but she said she likes ‘taking things quick’ in her relationships.
Speaking with her sister Chloe and friends Harry Derbidge, and Amy Childs at a bar, Harry claimed: ‘The only thing I’m worried about is Demi getting married before me, she’s on a roller-coaster.’
Loved up: Demi recently moved into a new home in London with girlfriend Francesca, and gave fans a glimpse of the flat via Instagram on Tuesday
Demi simply quipped: ‘Listen Harry, you snooze you lose, if I get married before you.’
Harry claimed he was ‘so happy’ for Demi, and suggested: ‘I think you’ve actually met The One.’
Amy stepped in and asked: ‘Dem, do you think it’s a bit quick? I’m not judging!’
Demi was honest with her thoughts on the matter, admitting: ‘I like taking things quick, I like finding out about someone and their heart, and I’m just all about the fairy tale to be honest’.
Chloe then chimed in to ask if Francesca, who hails from Canada, knew anything about Essex, and Demi said: ‘Not at all, she doesn’t have a clue.’
Telling all: Francesca also took part in a Q&A, during which she spoke about her isolation plans
Her sister then said: ‘I think she’s going to have a bit of a culture shock.’
Demi recently moved into a new home in London with girlfriend Francesca, and gave fans a glimpse of the flat via Instagram on Tuesday.
In the video, Demi scanned the room which features a spacious lounge area and heads outside to their balcony which was fitted with several seating areas.
The Too Hot To Handle star jetted over to the UK last month and styled her pet as a service dog as she travelled with him.
Francesca took to Instagram to document her transatlantic journey with her four-legged friend, who was carried onto the plane in a Christian Dior tote bag.
In the bag: The Canadian beauty took to Instagram to document her transatlantic journey with her four-legged friend, who was carried onto the plane in a Christian Dior tote bag