Harry Derbidge
Harry Derbidge | |
|---|---|
 Derbidge in 2012 | |
| Born | Harry Eric Derbidge 3 April 1994 |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Television | The Only Way Is Essex |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]The Only Way Is Essex
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Star Stories | Young David Beckham | Episode: "David & Victoria: Our Story" |
| 2010–2011, 2014, 2020–present | The Only Way Is Essex | Himself | Series regular |
| 2010 | Greatest Christmas TV Ads | Documentary | |
| 2011 | Most Shocking Talent Show Moments | Documentary | |
| 2011 | 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments | Documentary | |
| 2011, 2013 | This Morning | Guest; 3 episodes | |
| 2011–2012 | Big Brother's Bit on the Side | Guest; 3 episodes | |
| 2011–2012, 2017, 2020 | Loose Women | Guest; 4 episodes | |
| 2011–2012 | Daybreak | Guest; 2 episodes | |
| 2011 | OK! TV | Guest; 2 episodes | |
| 2011–2012 | It's All About Amy | Series regular | |
| 2012 | Let's Dance for Sport Relief | Participant | |
| 2012 | The Boyle Variety Performance | 1 episode | |
| 2013 | Celebrity Wedding Planner | 1 episode | |
| 2020 | Celebs Go Dating | 1 episode | |
| 2023 | CelebAbility | 1 episode |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Harry Derbidge blasts 'rude and horrible' TOWIE co-stars amid series 31 drama". Closer. 3 July 2023. Archived from the original on 7 August 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Amy Childs, Harry Derbidge for 'TOWIE' return?". Digital Spy. 27 November 2013. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Harry Derbidge". mn2s. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "'Only Way Is Essex' star Harry Derbidge 'to quit show'". Digital Spy. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "TOWIE' Harry Derbidge 'to reunite ex-stars for rival reality show'". Digital Spy. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Maria Fowler and Harry Derbidge to leave The Only Way Is Essex". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "10 TOWIE stars reveal the real reason they left the show". Digital Spy. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "'Only Way Is Essex's Harry Derbidge 'demands more airtime'". Digital Spy. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Harry Derbidge wants 'TOWIE' return as Bobby Cole's boyfriend?". Digital Spy. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "TOWIE star Harry Derbidge pays tribute to ex-boyfriend Rhys Alan Smith after tragic death". Digital Spy. 24 April 2021. Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Celebrating 30 series of TOWIE". ITV. Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Harry Derbidge on The Only Way Is Essex star he'd like to return ahead of season 30". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "The Only Way Is Essex's Harry reveals fear for boyfriend Jackson as he joins season 30 cast". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "'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. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Show Two - Amy Childs and Harry Derbidge". BBC. 25 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "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?". OK!. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "TOWIE's Harry Derbidge relies on this £10 primer for long-lasting make-up during filming". Closer. 3 July 2023. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "'Only Way Is Essex' Harry Derbidge opens up about love life to brother". Digital Spy. 28 September 2011. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Shut uuuuup!". Digital Spy. 27 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Harry Derbidge shares his body story: 'I could go a day without eating'". ITV. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "TOWIE's Harry Derbidge and fiance Dean Rowland discuss their plans to adopt a child". ITV. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "TOWIE's Harry Derbidge opens up about eating disorder "panic"". Digital Spy. 4 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2024.