TOWIE’s Bobby Norris reveals there’s ‘no time frame’ on his break from the show

Bobby Norris has opened up on his row with ex-boyfriend Harry Derbidge and his decision to quit The Only Way Is Essex for the foreseeable future.

The TOWIE star, 34, branded Harry, 26, a ‘compulsive liar’ and accused him of trying to ‘rewrite the history’ of their break-up, which took place seven years ago.

Bobby spoke about his decision to walk away from the show with his FUBAR co-host Stephen Leng, as he said there is ‘no time frame’ on the break.

Stepping back: Bobby Norris has opened up on his row with ex-boyfriend Harry Derbidge and his decision to quit The Only Way Is Essex for the foreseeable future

The reality star’s pal Amy Childs – who is also Harry’s cousin – tried to build bridges between the pair by inviting them both to dinner, however the meeting ended in a bitter row and Bobby stormed off. 

When asked how he feels about the matter, Bobby said: ‘It was on TV, what happened. How can you try and rewrite something that lives forever on ITV Hub?’ I’m really, really hurt.’

‘I went for an onion bhaji and it ended up being an argee bhajee. But yeah, it is just a little bit of a strange one. 

What! The TOWIE star, 34, branded Harry, 26, a 'compulsive liar' and accused him of trying to 'rewrite the history' of their break-up, which took place seven years ago

What! The TOWIE star, 34, branded Harry, 26, a ‘compulsive liar’ and accused him of trying to ‘rewrite the history’ of their break-up, which took place seven years ago

‘He seems to have a problem with me having a friendship with Amy, who’s his cousin, and has said as much to her that he doesn’t like it, which I kind of don’t understand. 

‘Things happened many years ago, the relationship ended and yeah, he’s just tried to rewrite it. Which is bizarre because it was on TV, what happened. 

‘How can you try and rewrite something that lives forever on ITV Hub? No idea. I’m not sure if that will ever kind of make sense to me. It’s just a very, very bizarre time.’ 

Bobby then confirmed he will be taking a break from the ITVBe show, which he previously announced on his Instagram page on Sunday. 

He said: ‘I’ve decided just to take a little bit of a break. I’ve got no time frame on it or anything. Do you know what it is? I’m really, really hurt. 

‘And I’m really upset that since the breakup seven years ago, that it’s kind of come to this. I’d kind of dealt with the breakup obviously. I’ve had partners since, and I thought he had moved on. Clearly not.’ 

Explaining that he thought things between himself and Harry were civil, Bobby said: ‘He came back and did a cameo on the tenth anniversary last year back in October, I think, and I congratulated him on his engagement. 

Taking a break: Bobby spoke about his decision to walk away from the show with his FUBAR co-host Stephen Leng, as he said there is 'no time frame' on the break

Taking a break: Bobby spoke about his decision to walk away from the show with his FUBAR co-host Stephen Leng, as he said there is ‘no time frame’ on the break

‘I couldn’t have been nicer. So to now come back to the show and have an issue with me being friends with his cousin and rewriting history and saying all the madness that he is, it’s really just hurtful and sad.

‘And like I say, strange. I can’t really understand it. So I’ve just thought, just stepping back from the cray-cray just for a little bit to kind of see if I can make sense of it.’

On Sunday, Bobby revealed he is taking a break from TOWIE after coming to blows with his ex Harry during Sunday’s episode.

He wrote: ‘I am VERY sad and surprised that after 10 years the few cast members that have been around nearly as long as me have a problem in speaking up and telling the TRUTH and helping to have my back (which is a shame as I like to think that I have defended every single one of them in their various break ups and fall outs..)

'You can't rewrite history': Bobby shared an Instagram post of the original clip where Harry admitted he had slept with his ex-boyfriend while on holiday

‘You can’t rewrite history’: Bobby shared an Instagram post of the original clip where Harry admitted he had slept with his ex-boyfriend while on holiday

‘Well, NO MORE!! People’s true colours have well and truly been shown tonight.. and it is with a heavy heart that I say after 10 years on the show after next weeks episode I am taking a break from #Towie.

‘I just cannot be on a show with my compulsive liar ex boyfriend trying to rewrite history and ruining my life as well as turning my friendship group against me..’ 

Harry has been unhappy with Amy carrying on a friendship with his ex, despite the fact their relationship ended seven years ago and Harry is now engaged.

Tension: On Sunday, Bobby revealed he is taking a break from TOWIE after coming to blows with his ex Harry during Sunday's episode

Tension: On Sunday, Bobby revealed he is taking a break from TOWIE after coming to blows with his ex Harry during Sunday’s episode

During Sunday’s episode, Harry said: ‘I do think it’s a bit strange that you two are now buddies. I’m hearing a lot about you.’

Unimpressed, Bobby responded: ‘That we’ve gone furniture shopping? What part don’t you like?’

Harry replied: ‘Cause we never had a good ending. I was thrown under the bus.’

Bobby said: ‘I don’t think you can rewrite history. It’s like trying to say the Titanic never sunk, saying you never cheated on me. I know you cheated on me.’

Post: Taking to Instagram after the episode aired, Bobby said he was stepping back from the show because his 'compulsive liar' ex was trying to 'rewrite history'

Post: Taking to Instagram after the episode aired, Bobby said he was stepping back from the show because his ‘compulsive liar’ ex was trying to ‘rewrite history’

Reaction: After confirming he would be taking a break from the show, his co-star Chloe Meadows said: 'Love you Bob, don't leave us'

Reaction: After confirming he would be taking a break from the show, his co-star Chloe Meadows said: ‘Love you Bob, don’t leave us’

Harry acknowledged he slept with his ex-boyfriend but insisted it wasn’t when he and Bobby were together. 

Not believing his former flame, Bobby stormed out of the restaurant and said: ‘Amy I love you, I’ve got a lot of time for you, [to Harry] you’re full of s**t.’

After confirming he would be taking a break from the show, his co-star Chloe Meadows said: ‘Love you Bob, don’t leave us’.

Fellow TOWIE star Georgia Kousoulou wrote: ‘NOOOOO’ while TV personality Lizzie Cundy wrote: ‘Love you Bobs’. 

MailOnline has contacted a representative for TOWIE for comment. 

Bobby wrote: 'It is with a heavy heart that I say after 10 years on the show after next weeks episode I am taking a break from #Towie'

Bobby wrote: ‘It is with a heavy heart that I say after 10 years on the show after next weeks episode I am taking a break from #Towie’