Could romance be back on the cards between current and former The Only Way Is Essex stars, Mick Norcross and Maria Fowler?  Pictures in today’s Sun newspaper would certainly suggest so!

The pair, who dated briefly before Fowler was sacked from the show last year, were spotted out together, looking very cosy, whilst celebrating Fowlers birthday, at Norcross’ club, Sugar Hut last weekend.

Maria, who’s birthday is this Wednesday coming, looked stunning in a revealing sparkly dress, as she tried desperately not to be seen with the club owner, even going as far as to duck down in the bottom of a car as the pair left together later that same night.

Fowler, who has been involved in a string of controversies since leaving the show, including allegedly making racist and homophobic comments to X Factor’s Marcus Collins, was made redundant from the hit ITV2 reality show after her sparring partner, Mick’s son, Kirk, quit to take part in Celebrity Big Brother.

Mick and Maria dated briefly before he ended the short relationship after allegations that Fowler had been working as an escort.

The Only Way Is Essex can be seen Sunday and Wednesday nights at 10pm on ITV2/ITV2 HD.