Harry Derbidge Explained

Harry Derbidge
Birth Name:Harry Eric Derbidge
Birth Date:3 April 1994
Birth Place:Barking, London, England
Television:The Only Way Is Essex
Occupation:Television personality
Years Active:2006–present
Relatives:Amy Childs (cousin)

Harry Eric Derbidge (born 3 April 1994) is an English television personality, known for being an original cast member on the ITVBe reality series The Only Way Is Essex, having appeared from 2010 to 2011, 2014 and from 2020 onwards.

Early life

Harry Eric Derbidge was born on 3 April 1994 in Barking, London.[1] He attended Jo Richardson Community School and Sylvia Young Theatre School.[2] Prior to reality television, Derbidge played the part of one of Barney's kids in a UK tour of Barney & Friends and portrayed a young David Beckham in the Channel 4 comedy programme Star Stories.[3]

Career

The Only Way Is Essex

In 2010, aged 16, Derbidge became an original cast member of the ITVBe reality series The Only Way Is Essex, alongside his cousin Amy Childs whom he shared the majority of his scenes with.[4] [5] Following Childs' departure from the series, Derbidge featured less frequently in the show and departed at the end of the third series in 2011.[6] [7] [8] Derbidge returned for the twelfth series in 2014, which focused on the breakdown of his relationship with Bobby Norris, after he cheated on him with a former boyfriend.[9] [10] He did not return for the thirteenth series.[1]

In 2020, it was announced that Derbidge would be returning to The Only Way Is Essex after six years, making his return in the twenty-sixth series, alongside Childs. He has appeared regularly in the series since.[11] [12] [13]

Other ventures

In 2011, he appeared alongside fellow The Only Way Is Essex cast members on Ghosthunting With....[14] From 2011 to 2012, Derbidge appeared in his cousin's reality series It's All About Amy on Channel 5 and in 2012, Derbidge and Childs appeared on Let's Dance for Sport Relief in which they performed as Britney Spears and Madonna respectively to their song "Me Against the Music".[15]

In 2018, Derbidge made an appearance in Gemma Collins' reality series Gemma Collins: Diva España.[16]

Outside of television, Derbidge works as a make-up artist and previously worked behind a MAC Cosmetics counter at Harrods.[17]

Personal life

Derbidge is gay.[18] [19] During interviews on Loose Women and This Morning, Derbidge revealed he had battled with a phobia of food and once weighed 7st (98lbs).[20] [21] [22]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Star StoriesYoung David BeckhamEpisode: "David & Victoria: Our Story"
2010–2011, 2014, 2020–presentThe Only Way Is EssexHimselfSeries regular
2010Greatest Christmas TV AdsDocumentary
2011Most Shocking Talent Show MomentsDocumentary
201150 Greatest Harry Potter MomentsDocumentary
2011, 2013This MorningGuest; 3 episodes
2011–2012Big Brother's Bit on the SideGuest; 3 episodes
2011–2012, 2017, 2020Loose WomenGuest; 4 episodes
2011–2012DaybreakGuest; 2 episodes
2011OK! TVGuest; 2 episodes
2011–2012It's All About AmySeries regular
2012Let's Dance for Sport ReliefParticipant
2012The Boyle Variety Performance 1 episode
2013Celebrity Wedding Planner1 episode
2020Celebs Go Dating1 episode
2023CelebAbility1 episode

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Derbidge blasts 'rude and horrible' TOWIE co-stars amid series 31 drama . . 3 July 2023 . 1 January 2024 . 7 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230807090912/https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/harry-derbidge-towie/ . live .
  2. Web site: Amy Childs, Harry Derbidge for 'TOWIE' return? . . 27 November 2013 . 1 January 2024 . 5 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211105064028/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a534109/amy-childs-harry-derbidge-for-towie-return/ . live .
  3. Web site: Harry Derbidge . mn2s . 1 January 2024 . 27 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220627055214/https://mn2s.com/booking-agency/talent-roster/harry-derbidge/ . live .
  4. Web site: 'Only Way Is Essex' star Harry Derbidge 'to quit show' . . 24 September 2011 . 1 January 2024.
  5. Web site: TOWIE' Harry Derbidge 'to reunite ex-stars for rival reality show' . . 20 January 2012 . 1 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Maria Fowler and Harry Derbidge to leave The Only Way Is Essex . . 1 January 2024 . 7 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007221823/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/maria-fowler-and-harry-derbidge-to-leave-the-only-way-is-essex/ . live .
  7. Web site: 10 TOWIE stars reveal the real reason they left the show . . 30 November 2018 . 1 January 2024 . 24 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230824045907/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a871707/towie-stars-reveal-real-reason-they-left-show/ . live .
  8. Web site: 'Only Way Is Essex's Harry Derbidge 'demands more airtime' . . 22 October 2011 . 1 January 2024.
  9. Web site: Harry Derbidge wants 'TOWIE' return as Bobby Cole's boyfriend? . . 12 October 2012 . 1 January 2024.
  10. Web site: TOWIE star Harry Derbidge pays tribute to ex-boyfriend Rhys Alan Smith after tragic death . . 24 April 2021 . 1 January 2024 . 4 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220704032142/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a36217678/towie-harry-derbidge-rhys-alan-smith-death/ . live .
  11. Web site: Celebrating 30 series of TOWIE . . 1 January 2024 . 29 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220829130551/https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/celebrating-30-series-of-towie . live .
  12. Web site: Harry Derbidge on The Only Way Is Essex star he'd like to return ahead of season 30 . . 1 January 2024 . 22 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220822194009/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/the-only-way-is-essex-harry-derbidge-cast-return-exclusive-newsupdate/ . live .
  13. Web site: The Only Way Is Essex's Harry reveals fear for boyfriend Jackson as he joins season 30 cast . . 1 January 2024 . 26 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220826224320/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/the-only-way-is-essex-harry-derbidge-jackson-season-30-cast-exclusive-newsupdate/ . live .
  14. Web site: 'The Only Way Is Essex' stars Amy Childs, Mark Wright go 'Ghosthunting' for ITV2 – The Only Way Is Essex News – Reality TV . Digital Spy . 31 August 2011 . 1 January 2024 . 25 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925000833/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s143/the-only-way-is-essex/news/a337952/the-only-way-is-essex-stars-amy-childs-mark-wright-go-ghosthunting-for-itv2.html . live .
  15. Web site: Show Two - Amy Childs and Harry Derbidge . . 25 February 2012 . 1 January 2024.
  16. Web site: Harry Derbidge job: What has Gemma Collins' Diva Espana co-star been doing since TOWIE? What is Harry's career? How long ago did he leave The Only Way Is Essex? . . 1 January 2024 . 29 August 2018.
  17. Web site: TOWIE's Harry Derbidge relies on this £10 primer for long-lasting make-up during filming . . 3 July 2023 . 1 January 2024 . 2 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102105418/https://closeronline.co.uk/shopping/beauty/harry-derbidge-makeup/ . live .
  18. Web site: 'Only Way Is Essex' Harry Derbidge opens up about love life to brother . . 28 September 2011 . 1 January 2024 . 2 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102105317/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a342707/only-way-is-essex-harry-derbidge-opens-up-about-love-life-to-brother/ . live .
  19. Web site: Shut uuuuup! . . 27 December 2011 . 1 January 2024 . 2 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102105407/https://www.digitalspy.com/gay-spy/a356950/shut-uuuuup/ . live .
  20. Web site: Harry Derbidge shares his body story: 'I could go a day without eating' . . 1 January 2024 . 22 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230322074529/https://www.itv.com/loosewomen/articles/harry-derbidge-shares-his-body-story . live .
  21. Web site: TOWIE's Harry Derbidge and fiance Dean Rowland discuss their plans to adopt a child . . 1 January 2024 . 2 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102105417/https://www.itv.com/loosewomen/articles/towies-harry-derbidge-and-fiance-dean-rowland-discuss-their-plans-to-adopt-a-child . live .
  22. Web site: TOWIE's Harry Derbidge opens up about eating disorder "panic" . . 4 August 2014 . 1 January 2024 . 2 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240102105407/https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a588299/towies-harry-derbidge-opens-up-about-eating-disorder-panic/ . live .

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