TOWIE star Chloe Brockett claims producers told her to throw a drink at Roman Hackett
The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Brockett has alleged that show producers encouraged her to throw a drink at co-star Roman Hackett before a heated altercation that led to her suspension from the ITV reality series. A spokesperson for the show has vehemently denied the accusations stating: “[cast] would never be instructed to do anything they disagreed with or indeed be asked to discuss any false narratives.”
Brockett, 24, was suspended from the show in the summer of 2023 after throwing three tumbler glasses at Hackett, 22, during filming in Essex. Now, she claims the incident was orchestrated by the show’s production team and criticised the series for what she described as “fake storylines.”
Speaking to The Sun, Brockett said she felt like the production team and bosses didn’t care about her, and just wanted ratings for their “flagging show”. She said: “The producers repeatedly told me to chuck a drink at him. When it all went wrong, they turned on me as though they had not had any part of it.”
Chloe further alleged that producers “instigated” the scene and that she initially resisted, explaining that while plastic glasses were usually used on set, real tumblers were present during this particular incident.
She stated that she had tried to leave that day but had been talked around by producers, adding that the situation had left her in tears. She added: “The fake storylines we were forced to do were too much. It was clear I was in no fit state to be doing any work.”
The altercation reportedly stemmed from an exchange in which Brockett claimed Hackett called her a “fat c***,” prompting her to throw the glasses. Hackett has denied directing the insult at Brockett, explaining that while he did use the words, he said them under his breath after the glasses had already been thrown.
Insiders from the show told The Sun that real glasses would not have been present on set had producers anticipated drink-throwing. Hackett also revealed that Brockett later apologised for the argument but did not specifically say sorry for throwing the glasses. He confirmed he has had no contact with Brockett since the incident and that their friendship has ended.
“I did her a favour by not saying anything, but I won’t stand for someone making false allegations,” Hackett said.
A spokesperson for TOWIE responded, saying, “The welfare of TOWIE’s cast and crew is of primary importance. Any concern regarding behaviour is immediately investigated and dealt with in line with our robust protocols. Safety on set is central to our production and cast members would never be instructed to do anything they disagreed with or indeed be asked to discuss any false narratives.”
Following the altercation, reports indicated that other cast members were “appalled” by Brockett’s actions and called for her permanent removal from the show. She later decided to leave the series.
Brockett has since expressed relief at her departure, telling MailOnline that now she’s left she feels much happier. She said: “I got to the point that I had been on the show for five years and I didn’t feel like I could progress anymore.”
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