Emily Atack and Joey Essex were caught sneakily kissing backstage while filming the latest episode of Celebrity Juice.
Former TOWIE star Joey, 32, was among several stars invited to join team captain Emily, also 32, and fellow regulars on the ITV2 panel – however, it appears the two have bonded close together when shooting a segment.
After being asked about their kiss by host Keith Lemon, Joey kept his mouth shut as Emily exclaimed, “The camera never lies!”
Pucker up: Emily Atack and Joey Essex were caught slyly kissing backstage during the filming of the latest episode of Celebrity Juice
As they sat on the panel, Keith turned to Joey to ask, “Did you have a sneaky kiss with Emily Atack?”
To which a timid Joey feigned ignorance, replying, “Have I?” A man never says it.
The team’s other captain, Laura Whitmore, quickly joked, “Emily will do it well!”
As all eyes turned to the former Inbetweeners star, she simply remarked, “I mean the camera never lies!”
The truth is out: After being asked about their kiss by host Keith Lemon, Joey kept his mouth shut as Emily exclaimed, “The camera never lies!”
A clip of the kiss was then released with Emily and Joey seen sharing a quick kiss on the lips as they headed outside to retrieve something while covered in fake snow.
The audience then cheered and applauded the pair as Emily was seen laughing and covering her mouth as Keith burst into a rendition of Mistletoe and Wine.
While there’s no suggestion the pair were anything more than friends, Joey was also seen planting a kiss on Emily’s cheek as the cast celebrated the end of the show before enjoying a very drunken evening.
Asked: As they sat on the panel, Keith turned to Joey to ask, ‘Did you have a sneaky kiss with Emily Atack?’
Nothing to report: To which a timid Joey feigned ignorance, responding, ‘Have I? A man never say’
Reveal: What Laura Whitmore quickly joked to: ‘Emily will do it right!’ As all eyes turned to the former Inbetweeners star, she simply remarked, “I mean the camera never lies!”
Other humorous moments see Maya Jama playing the wonky game, while Holly Willoughby remains red-faced as she falls down the stairs.
In addition to Holly and Fearne Cotton returning to the series, Emily and Laura Whitmore also serve as team captains alongside guest stars including Big Narstie.
There will also be a number of surprise appearances in the farewell special, as well as an array of returning familiar faces.
It comes after host Keith Lemon admitted he got ’emotional’ while filming the final episode of Celebrity Juice as the show ends after 26 series.
Close: A clip of the kiss was then released with Emily and Joey seen sharing a quick kiss on the lips as they headed outside to retrieve something while covered in artificial snow
Caught off guard: The audience then clapped and applauded the pair as Emily was seen laughing and covering her mouth as Keith burst into a rendition of Mistletoe and Wine
Kiss kiss: While there’s no suggestion the couple were anything more than friends, Joey was also seen planting a kiss on Emily’s cheek as the cast celebrated the end of the show
The 49-year-old comedian, who hosts the long-running comedy series, admitted he felt “sad” about the show’s ending and got “emotional” while filming the final episode.
Keith, whose real name is Leigh Francis, said: “It’s been 14 years of my life. Maya Jama, who is in the last episode, told me that she started watching it when she was seven years old.
‘I don’t know what a seven year old is doing watching Juice, she should have been in bed! But yeah, it made me feel old.
Oh no! Holly Willoughby was also seen taking a fall as she struggled with her co-stars on her Celebrity Juice return
“I guess when I look back I’ll think yeah, that was a big part of my life. It’s rare to do a show this long, but by eck it was fun! Best times! feel a bit sad, but it’s also exciting to see what happens next!
Reflecting on saying goodbye to the show, Keith admitted he had ‘cried’ and hugged his wife Jill Carter when he walked off stage after finishing filming.
“I got a little emotional at the end. I don’t think that’s the case. I was in a kind of emotional bubble,’ he continued.
Fun Moments: Another teaser clip shows team captains Emily, Laura Whitmore, Holly and Fearne all creating a supergroup to sing Shania Twain’s Man! I feel like a woman
Sad times: This comes after host Keith Lemon admitted he got ’emotional’ while filming the final episode of Celebrity Juice as the show ends after 26 series
“It was kind of like a dream, but I was trying to cherish the day. I walked offstage and just hugged my wife and cried. It makes me cry now just thinking about it.
Keith described filming the final episode with guests over the years as a “big party”, teasing that there will be a few surprise appearances in the special.
Celebrity Juice: The Happy Ending airs Thursday at 10 p.m. on ITV2.
A compilation episode, Celebrity Juice: The Last Hurrah, will follow on Thursday, December 15 at 10 p.m. on ITV2.
Goodbye! Reflecting on saying goodbye to the show, Keith (pictured in the upcoming final episode) admitted he ‘cried’ when he walked off stage after finishing filming
