Celebrity Ex On The Beach Star Stunned by Ex's Dramatic Return
A Celebrity Ex On The Beach star was left in shock when his stunning former girlfriend made a dramatic entrance from the sea in a string bikini, marking their first contact in five years. The reality TV personality, known for his role on the show, instantly reacted by spitting out his drink as she waded ashore, immediately disclosing her intentions to rekindle their romance.
Chase DeMoor's Emotional Reunion with Joena
In a recent episode of the series, which premiered on Paramount+ on March 31, Chase DeMoor, who gained fame on Netflix's Too Hot To Handle in 2021, was visibly taken aback when his ex-girlfriend Joena appeared. Joena candidly expressed her motives to the cameras, stating, 'If he is still the same person, I would probably fall again. I am here on the beach today to see if the intense connection I had with Chase is still there so we can continue our thing. I will do everything to actually get him back.'
This revelation comes at a delicate time, as Chase has been developing a connection with Amy Kenyon, a star from MAFS UK in 2024. Reflecting on the possibility of seeing an ex, Chase admitted to fellow cast members John Grimes and Rogan O'Connor, 'If I was looking forward to seeing any ex – it would be Joena. I was in love with this girl – we had a great connection and we got on very well but I haven’t seen her in almost half a decade.' When questioned about rekindling the relationship, he acknowledged, 'I think there is definitely a possibility to rekindle it. I don’t know… people change over the years.'
Chase further elaborated on his feelings, noting, 'Amy is great but I’ve only known Amy a few days now. But if my ex Joena was to come in today and she was the same as she was when I first met her, it would be difficult for my head not to turn because we had such a great connection the first time we met.' This encounter has clearly stirred emotions, making him realise he still harbours feelings for his former flame.
Freddie Powell's Emotional Breakdown Over Kissing Dare
Elsewhere in the series, Freddie Powell, who rose to prominence on Love Is Blind: UK in 2024, experienced a highly emotional moment that nearly led him to quit the show. The tension escalated when Helen Flanagan proposed a kissing dare involving Izzy Fairthorne, who had to choose between Freddie and Rogan O'Connor. Overwhelmed by the situation, Freddie declared, 'I'm not partaking. I'm not partaking. I'm not playing.'
He added, 'I just don't think I'm cut out for this,' before walking off set. Fighting back tears, Freddie confessed, 'I feel stupid. I know it's a game, that is what I am here for. Like people play games and stuff... and I can't do that. It's just too hard for me. So I'm done!' John Grimes commented on the incident, saying, 'This isn't good. This isn't good at all,' while Izzy expressed guilt, noting, 'When he walked off it made me feel so bad!'
John Grimes Sparks Fury with Series Spoiler
In a separate development, Jedward star John Grimes has left Celebrity Ex On The Beach producers furious after revealing a major spoiler about the series. The TV personality, who is part of the cast, confirmed on Instagram that he has rekindled his relationship with ex-girlfriend Sarah Carragher, whom he reunited with during filming in Tenerife. This disclosure has undermined the suspense of his storyline, making it 'pointless' according to insiders.
A source revealed, 'John posting that he's back with his ex was terrible timing as it makes his whole storyline on the show pointless. Cast were asked to keep a bit of mystery around who got back with their ex and who hooked up with who so people tuned in, but clearly John was so thrilled he just went ahead and posted without thinking. Bosses are fuming but it's not like he did it on purpose.' Daily Mail has reached out to Ex On The Beach and John's representatives for comment.
Ahead of the series, John opened up about his relationship with Sarah, explaining that the show helped them 'deal with love life regrets' as they are now in different stages of life. He shared, 'It was a really good feeling because we always got along even after we weren't together. She has tried dating different people and so did I, but then at the same time you don't know all you had until they're gone. I know it's a classic saying, but then you realise that she's come all the way out here [to Tenerife] and she's taken time off work to be here, so that speaks volumes for me.'
John's Insights into His Dating History
Beyond the show, John provided a glimpse into his surprising love life since finding fame on The X Factor in 2009. He recounted his favourite date, saying, 'My favourite date was going to a Beyonce concert in Amsterdam. It was very last minute and I was like, well none of your besties are taking you so you know what I'm going to bring you. It was very last minute and we enjoyed Beyonce and we flew in the plane there and it was so much fun.'
John also admitted to sliding into DMs on social media but has had to unsend messages after being ghosted. Despite being often seen with his identical twin Edward, he noted they rarely go on double dates, joking, 'you can only go so far with your brother there.' He added, 'When it comes to dating and stuff we go that alone, but you know we have chats about it and see how it went.'
Star-Studded Cast and Show Details
The fourth series of Celebrity Ex On The Beach features a notable cast including:
- MAFS UK star Amy Kenyon, 28
- Too Hot To Handle favourite Chase DeMoor, 29
- TOWIE's Dani Imbert, 27
- Love Is Blind: UK's Freddie Powell
- Former Corrie star Helen Flanagan
- Too Hot To Handle's Izzy Fairthorne
- Jedward legend John Grimes
- Love Island's Toby Aromolaran
The show follows the format of Ex On The Beach, where singles reside in a villa and their exes arrive to either cause turmoil or reunite. Celebrity Ex On The Beach premiered on Paramount+ on March 31, promising dramatic moments and unexpected twists. This marks John's second appearance on a dating show, following his participation in Single AF in 2017.
