Megan Barton Hanson puts on a cosy display with new TOWIE beau James Lock as they hold hands and giggle during a shopping trip in Essex By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 17:29 BST, 11 October 2021 | Updated: 17:34 BST, 11 October 2021 Viewcomments Having been snapped in a steamy embrace last Thursday evening, it seems reality personalities Megan Barton Hanson and James Lock have gone public. The Love Island blonde and the TOWIE cast member were spotted hand in hand as they shared a laugh together while shopping in Essex on Monday afternoon. Taking the warm autumn air, they strolled along, giggling, as they went into a watch shop and then a newsagents. Going public: Having been snapped in a steamy embrace last Thursday evening, it seems reality personalities Megan Barton Hanson and James Lock have gone public James was seen on Instagram with Megan the evening before as they dined at a Turkish restaurant near to her Essex home. He was also reportedly spied leaving her house with her on Monday morning. Megan kept it casual, with a white top and ripped jeans. She added a splash to her otherwise low-key look with a satsuma-coloured purse and blue camo-print shoes. Out and about: The Love Island blonde and the TOWIE cast member were spotted hand in hand as they shared a laugh together while shopping in Essex on Monday afternoon Handsy: Taking the warm autumn air, they strolled along, giggling, as they went into a watch shop Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility