'You could cut the tension with a knife!' TOWIE fans left cringing as exes Bobby Norris and Harry Derbidge have an 'awkward' reunion during 10th anniversary special

By NIOMI HARRIS FOR MAILONLINE

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Fans tuning into Sunday night's TOWIE were left cringing after exes Bobby Norris and Harry Derbidge had an 'awkward' reunion on the show.

Viewers commented that they could 'cut the tension with a knife' as the former couple ran into each other during the ITVBe series' 10th anniversary special.

The pair split in 2014 after Harry admitted to sleeping with his ex boyfriend behind Bobby's back. 

Cringe: The ex-couple had an awkward on-screen reunion back in October, when they ran into each other during the series' 10th anniversary special

Reunion: Fans tuning into Sunday night's TOWIE were left cringing after exes Bobby Norris and Harry Derbidge had an 'awkward' reunion on the show

During the episode, Harry and cousin Amy Childs took a trip down memory lane as they revisited their favourite Essex haunts including Sam and Billie Faiers' Minnie's boutique.

And while outside, Harry was startled to see his former beau coming around the corner, while Bobby looked just as shocked to see his ex.

The show then aired a flashback of the moment Harry confessed his infidelity, resulting in a heartbroken Bobby dumping him.  

After a short but awkward silence, the pair went on to exchange pleasantries, with Harry speaking about his upcoming wedding and plans to adopt.

Awkward much? Viewers commented that they could 'cut the tension with a knife' as the former couple ran into each other during the ITVBe series' 10th anniversary special

Awkward much? Viewers commented that they could 'cut the tension with a knife' as the former couple ran into each other during the ITVBe series' 10th anniversary special

While Bobby spoke of his relationship with Matt, his boyfriend of almost one year.

The pair appeared in good spirits as they agreed to put their past behind them and move forward as friends.

However, although things ended on a friendly note between the pair, with both later commenting on their pleasant exchange, viewers couldn't help but comment on the 'awkward' scene. 

Taking to Twitter, fans aired their opinions, with one writing: 'Now that was awkward.'

All over: The show then aired a flashback of the moment Harry confessed his infidelity, resulting in a heartbroken Bobby dumping him
Shock split: Bobby was crushed after ;learning Harry had cheated with his ex

All over: The show then aired a flashback of the moment Harry confessed his infidelity, resulting in a heartbroken Bobby dumping him

While another tweeted: 'Forgot how bad Harry broke Bobby's heart.'

'You could cut the tension with a knife between @BobbyCNorris and @MrHarryDerbidge #Awkward' remarked a third.

'Harry & Bobby. Well that wasn’t awkward' declared a fourth watcher.

Chit chat: After a short but awkward silence, the pair went on to exchange pleasantries, with Harry speaking about his upcoming wedding and plans to adopt

Chit chat: After a short but awkward silence, the pair went on to exchange pleasantries, with Harry speaking about his upcoming wedding and plans to adopt

Pleasant: Later in the evening, Harry noted of their reunion: 'It was actually really nice. It was so lovely to talk again and be friends'

Pleasant: Later in the evening, Harry noted of their reunion: 'It was actually really nice. It was so lovely to talk again and be friends'

All good: While Bobby told his boyfriend Matt that things were cool between himself and Harry as they both attended the same white party at the Sugar Hut

All good: While Bobby told his boyfriend Matt that things were cool between himself and Harry as they both attended the same white party at the Sugar Hut

With another adding: '“I can’t see why we can’t be friends” erm you did cheat on Bobs though.'

Later in the evening, Harry noted of their reunion: 'It was actually really nice. It was so lovely to talk again and be friends'.

While Bobby told his boyfriend Matt that things were cool between himself and Harry as they both attended the same white party at the Sugar Hut.

With Matt quipping: 'As long as he stays away from me, we'll be alright!'

Opinions: However, although things ended on a friendly note between the pair, with both later commenting on their pleasant exchange, viewers couldn't help but comment on the 'awkward' scene

Opinions: However, although things ended on a friendly note between the pair, with both later commenting on their pleasant exchange, viewers couldn't help but comment on the 'awkward' scene

Last month, Bobby even repaired his six-year feud with Harry's cousin Amy, after 'b****y comments' were exchanged following the revelation of Harry's cheating.

Speaking to Fubar host Stephen Leng about their dispute, Bobby said: 'There's kind of no ill feeling my side. It's great to have her back on the show.

He continued: 'I'm one of them people babe, I don't harbour grudges with anyone and it was never really our problem. I would never hold it against her what happened between me and her cousin and vice versa.'

TOWIE continues Wednesday at 9pm on ITVBe.  

Cheers to moving on: Last month, Bobby even repaired his six-year feud with Harry's cousin Amy, after 'b****y comments' were exchanged following the revelation of Harry's cheating

Cheers to moving on: Last month, Bobby even repaired his six-year feud with Harry's cousin Amy, after 'b****y comments' were exchanged following the revelation of Harry's cheating

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