Love Island star Megan Barton Hanson 'lined up to join The Only Way Is Essex'

The fourth place star reportedly impressed bosses over summer
New role: Megan Barton Hanson is reportedly on the minds of TOWIE executives
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Natasha Sporn9 August 2018

Love Island star Megan Barton Hanson has reportedly been lined up to join reality show The Only Way is Essex after impressing bosses over the summer.

The former glamour model reportedly wooed more than just boyfriend Wes Nelson during her stay in the famous villa with TV bosses now tapping her up for another ITV role.

It is claimed that her friendship with Pete Wicks’ girlfriend Shelby Tribble – who joined the show last year – and her pal Clelia Theodorou could win her a spot on the new series.

An insider told The Sun: “Towie is one of the most popular shows on TV and bosses are always on the lookout for fresh talent.

Love Island: Megan Barton Hanson reportedly impressed on the show:
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“Megan is a really big character and would fit in well. But bosses don’t just pick names and drop them into the mix.

“They need to have a storyline and established friendships within the group. She’s known Shelby and Clelia for a while now so it could be the perfect way in for Megan.”

Pals: Megan Barton Hanson is friends with Pete Wicks' girlfriend Shelby Tribble
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The insider added that Staffordshire-based boyfriend Nelson, who works as nuclear design engineer, could join her on the ITVBe show.

Standard Online has contacted representatives for Hanson and TOWIE for comment.

During the reunion show last week, Hanson diplomatically told Caroline Flack that it “wasn’t about not liking” but admitted they were different.

She said: “It’s not about not liking. I didn’t get it. I was introverted and shy.

“She was extroverted. Everything is massive, I didn’t get it. I haven't been around someone like that.”

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