Chloe Lewis has shared a touching new tribute to Jake Hall, the day after attending the former Towie star’s funeral.
The reality star, 35, posted emotional footage from what appeared to be a celebration of Hall’s life following Friday’s funeral service, showing herself dancing in front of a DJ booth while holding a large black-and-white portrait of her former partner.
In the clip, Lewis can be seen kissing the image before lifting it into the air as music played around her.
Lewis and Hall shared a long and complicated history that stretched back years before either found fame on television.
The pair were childhood sweethearts whose on-off relationship later became one of the most talked-about storylines on The Only Way Is Essex, where viewers watched them navigate break-ups, reconciliations and life in the public eye.
Alongside the footage, Lewis reflected on the devastating loss of Hall, who died earlier this month aged 35.
‘I honestly wish I could change what happened,’ she wrote. ‘Someone who I thought would be in my life forever, regardless of where we was in life.’
She continued: ‘And I truly hope one day I get to see you again.
‘I’ll look after your people and hand on my heart, I’ll love you forever. I’m so sorry.’
The influencer also revealed that she had discovered a song on Hall’s social media page after his death that now reminds her of him.
‘I heard this song on your page after losing you, and it was completely your soul, and it makes me feel warm inside,’ she wrote. ‘So I’ll listen to it forever. All my love always, Jakey.’
In another clip from the gathering, Lewis was seen surrounded by Hall’s artwork in a room featuring a giant cloud-like trampoline installation.
Sharing footage of herself jumping among the displays, she wrote: ‘Dancing in the clouds in a room full of your beautiful artwork.’
The emotional posts came after friends, family, and former castmates gathered at St Mary the Virgin Church to say goodbye to Hall.
Lewis was among the mourners attending the service, joined by a host of familiar faces from the Essex reality TV world including Lydia Bright, James Argent, Demi Sims, Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou.
Other attendees included Derek Chisora, Fat Tony, Roxie Nafousi and Tom Grennan.
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Sandra Beckham and Joanne Beckham were also present. Following his time on Towie, Hall built a career in fashion and worked with clients including David Beckham.
The funeral cortege featured floral tributes spelling out ‘Dad’ and ‘Brother’, reflecting the many roles Hall held in the lives of those closest to him.
Since news of his death emerged, tributes have poured in from friends, family and former co-stars, many describing him as a devoted father, loyal friend and much-loved member of the Essex community.
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