Chloe Sims: I Had To Be "Desperately Single" To Get Booked... How Reality TV Nearly Broke Me

The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Sims reveals the truth about TOWIE, fame, and the relationship she says took years of her life. She opens up about growing up without her biological mum, being bullied for her looks, and why part of her still feels like that young girl today. Chloe speaks honestly about the man she kept going back to, why she apologised for things she didn't do, and the moment she finally realised he was never going to change. She also shares what reality TV was really like behind the scenes. From rehearsing arguments to shaking with nerves, Chloe explains how the pressure to perform affected her mental health and why she was never the “Ice Queen” people believed she was. Chloe also reflects on motherhood and the lengths she went to protect her daughter from the spotlight. She speaks about filming House of Sims with her siblings, why making the show nearly broke her, and what starting again in America has taught her about love, family and self-worth. Chloe Sims, We Need To Talk Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Sign up to our newsletter https://linkly.link/2eXHX Follow Chloe here: https://www.instagram.com/chloesims https://www.tiktok.com/@misschloesims 00:00 Intro 01:46 Paul Tells the Story of How He and Chloe First Met 05:53 Chloe’s Upbringing in East London and Essex 07:45 Chloe’s Family Situation Growing Up 13:39 How Moving From East London to School in Essex Affected Chloe 18:48 Paul Shows Chloe a Childhood Photo of Her and Joey Essex 20:08 How Joey’s Mother’s Death Affected Chloe 28:05 Chloe’s Biggest Insecurity During Adolescence 30:38 Chloe’s Life After School and a Tough Relationship 38:43 What Chloe Is Looking for in a Partner 41:12 Saily Ad 42:20 How Chloe Was Cast in TOWIE 51:57 How Chloe’s Life Changed After Joining TOWIE 57:49 Chloe’s Darkest Moment on TOWIE 01:06:26 Chloe’s Experience on Celebs Go Dating 01:09:01 How Chloe Is Pigeonholed in the Reality TV Industry 01:11:53 Chloe’s Current Dating Life and What She Wants in a Partner 01:18:19 Chloe’s Experience of Peri-menopause 01:21:19 Chloe Asks Paul for Dating Advice During Perimenopause 01:24:48 Paul Reads Chloe a Letter From a TV Industry Insider 01:32:59 Paul Reads Chloe a Letter From Her Brother Charlie 01:36:53 How Chloe Has Navigated the Media and Her Daughter Maddie 01:40:16 The Biggest Lesson Chloe Has Learned From Motherhood 01:41:35 Chloe Recounts Her Experience With Cosmetic Surgery 01:45:08 Will Chloe Have Any More Cosmetic Procedures? 01:46:59 Most Memorable Conversation 01:49:17 Paul’s Takeaways Sponsored by: Saily - Download from the app store and use code WNTT at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/wntt ⛵