Chloe Brockett, a former star of the ITV reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), has made explosive claims about her departure from the show, alleging that producers "set her up" and manipulated events to create drama for ratings. Chloe, now 24, first joined the program at 19 alongside her mother and quickly became known for her fiery personality, high-profile romances, and explosive feuds with co-stars, including her former best friend Amber Turner. However, her time on the show came to an abrupt end in the summer of 2023 after a violent altercation with co-star Roman Hackett. During filming in Essex, Chloe threw three tumbler glasses at Roman, leading to her suspension from the series. She has since spoken out about the incident, accusing producers of orchestrating the situation and pushing her to behave in a way that would generate headlines.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Chloe detailed her version of events, claiming that she was repeatedly instructed by producers to "chuck a drink" at Roman during filming. She asserted that the incident was not spontaneous but rather a staged moment designed to boost the show’s flagging ratings. "They didn’t care about me, they just wanted ratings for their flagging show," she said. Chloe also revealed that she was in an emotionally vulnerable state at the time, explaining that she had attempted to leave the set that day but was persuaded to stay despite feeling overwhelmed. She recalled that the usual plastic glasses used on set were replaced with real ones, which she believes was a deliberate decision to escalate the situation. "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," she admitted.
Chloe further alleged that Roman had provoked her by calling her a derogatory slur, "fat c***," which she claims was the catalyst for her reaction. However, Roman has denied her account, stating that while he did use the offensive language, it was not directed at her face-to-face but rather under his breath as he turned away after the incident had already occurred. Roman also revealed that Chloe later reached out to him to apologize for the argument but did not express remorse for throwing the glasses. He emphasized that their friendship is now over and that he has had no contact with her since the altercation. Roman also defended himself, saying, "I did her a favor by not saying anything, but I won’t stand for someone making false allegations."
Insiders from the show have corroborated Roman’s version of events, stating that producers would never have allowed real glasses on set if they had anticipated that a drink-throwing incident might occur. This has cast further doubt on Chloe’s claims that the situation was entirely orchestrated by producers. The incident shook the cast, with many of Chloe’s co-stars reportedly appalled by her behavior and calling for her permanent removal from the show. While Chloe was initially suspended, she ultimately decided to leave the program, citing her desire to move on from the series and pursue other opportunities.
Chloe has since expressed relief and happiness about her decision to quit TOWIE, admitting that she dreaded the idea of remaining on the show into her late 20s, as some of her former co-stars, including Pete Wicks, had done. "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," she explained. "I have things going on where I can progress, so I wanted to put all my focus there." Chloe also reflected on how quickly her five years on the show had passed, acknowledging that she did not want to become a long-term fixture on the program. "It has happened for some people, but it definitely wasn’t going to happen for me," she said.
Looking back on her time on TOWIE, Chloe has mixed emotions about the experience. While the show provided her with a platform and opportunities, she has criticized its emphasis on manufactured drama and the pressure placed on cast members to conform to certain storylines. Her allegations against producers have sparked debate among fans and former cast members, with some expressing support for her claims and others siding with Roman and the show’s team. Regardless of the specifics of the incident, Chloe’s departure from TOWIE marks the end of a significant chapter in her life, and she is now focused on building a future outside of the reality TV spotlight. As she moves forward, Chloe is determined to prove that there is more to her than the fiery persona audiences saw on screen.
