During a sun‑splashed shoot for series 38 of "The Only Way Is Essex" in Albania, Amber Turner strutted in a barely‑there two‑piece while fellow castmate Junaid Ahmed got down on one knee to propose to his boyfriend Joe Blackman. The dramatic beach moments were captured on Saturday and promise to dominate the upcoming episodes.

Amber Turner’s beach‑side abs steal the spotlight

Amber Turner, 32, arrived on the Albanian shoreline in a tiny bikini that highlighted her toned midsection, a Chanel beach bag and a wide‑brimmed straw hat. According to the repot, her blonde hair was tossed by the sea breeze as she walked the sand, drawing attention from both cast members and onlookers. The visual, set against a golden sunset, is being billed as one of the season’s most eye‑catching fashion moments.

Junaid Ahmed’s engagement to Joe Blackman during a sunset ceremony

While the cameras followed Turner, Junaid Ahmed, 31, knelt on the sand and presented a ring to his partner Joe Blackman, also 31, in front of the crashing waves. The report quoets Ahmed saying, "Never in a million years did I think I was going to get my happily ever after. Being gay and Muslim, this is the fairytale I’ve always wanted." The couple, together for two years, celebrated with fellow cast members Ella Rae Wise and Lauren Goodger, who raised a toast to the new engagement.

Past drama with Harry Derbridge resurfaces

The engagement arrives two years after a bitter split between Joe Blackman and co‑star Harry Derbridge, sparked by discovered text messages between Joe and Junaid. The source notes that Derbridge,cousin of Amy Childs, had once spoken of marrying Joe in Las Vegas. After the fallout, Amy unfollowed Junaid on social media, but recent episodes show the trio appearing on friendlier terms, suggesting a tentative reconciliation.

Other cast members add to the Albanian spectacle

Beyond the headline moments, Amy Childs was spotted in a white sundress, Dan Edgar displayed his muscular physique, and James Diags relaxed with girlfriend Jodie Wells, who wore a sparkly green bikini. The group dinner at sunset, as described in the source, highlighted the lingering camaraderie among the Essex stars despite earlier tensions.

What remains unclear about the engagement’s future

While the proposal was captured on camera, the report does not confirm whether the ring has been officially registered or when a wedding might be planned. Additionally, it is unknown how Harry Derbridge’s relationship with Joe will evolve now that the on‑screen feud appears to have cooled.