The cast of The Only Way is Essex have been sharing their heartfelt messages of support after the news their co-star Yazmin Oukhellou had been involved in an accident which killed her ex boyfriend, Jake McLean.
According to reports Yazmin, who joined the ITV reality show in 2017, has been seriously injured after his car left the road in Turkey and went over the side of a cliff. Emergency services rushed to the scene but they were unable to save 33-year-old Jake, who has also dated former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger, while Yazmin was taken to hospital.
It is understood that Yazmin, 28, is being treated for her injuries. Her castmates have since been sharing message on social media. Amy Childs shared a sweet photo of herself and Yazmin together, simply tagging her friend and adding a heart emoji.
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Ella Wise also shared a video of Yazmin online and wrote: "Can’t stop thinking about you" before sharing one of Yazmin's posts, writing: "Sending you all my love." Amber Turner shared a photo of herself and Yazmin, writing: "Thinking of you.," before asking. "Can everyone keep Yaz in in their prayers tonight."
Courtney Green shared a photo of herself and Yazmin alongside Chloe Meadows, writing: "Wishing our Yaz a speedy recovery Thinking of you," before Chloe shared a photo of the trio glammed up with some of their TOWIE co-stars during filming. She said: Can't stop thinking about you my angel. We love you Yaz."
The reports of the incident broke on Sunday night (July 3). It has since been reported that Yazmin’s mother has flown out to be by her bedside. Yazmin and McLean have been dating on and off since 2019 after she broke up from her long-term relationship with James Lock.
The reality star then confirmed her relationship with Jake in an Instagram video in December 2021. "So finally, I’ve announced my boyfriend on Instagram. I’ve been keeping it a secret for how long?" she said. However, in January she revealed they had split in an Instagram post.
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