The Only Way is Essex

The award-winning real life soap returns for its thirteenth series, following the Essex gang on holiday on the party island of Ibiza. The glamorous gals and guys have arrived for plenty of partying, sun, sea and drama, as well as all the usual gossip and romance. Which relationships have survived the summer? And what will Bobby be wearing on the beach this time?

The award-winning real life soap continues its thirteenth series, following the Essex gang on holiday on the party island of Ibiza. Has Lewis gone too far? Georgia gives Tommy some ground rules. Elliott's controlling nature begins to cause concern for Chloe. Lockie and Danni have an emotional heart-to-heart.

Now returned from Ibiza the Essex gang settle back into life against the usual backdrop of nail bars, parties and fancy boutiques. Could Chloe and Elliott's relationship really be falling apart? Lewis tries to make amends for his laddish behaviour in Ibiza, but will anyone really want to know? Will George and Tom and Georgia and Tommy manage to continue their respective holiday romances back on British shores?

Chloe and Elliott are on a break, but is it really what they both want? Lewis and George attempt to clear the air. Jasmin manages to cause trouble for Georgia and Tommy. Lockie and Danni attend their first counselling session.

Elliott is still hoping to win Chloe over, but she seems more determined than ever to end things for good. Is there a specific reason for her strange behaviour? Will Tom be annoyed that Lewis and George have spent the day together? Lockie and Danni continue their relationship counselling. Lydia fears that Arg is slipping back into his old ways again.

News of the real reason behind Chloe and Elliott's breakup spreads like wildfire. Diags is in Fran's bad books and it seems he cannot do anything right.

Fran discovers naked pictures of a girl on Diags's phone. Could their relationship be in trouble? Ricky and Jess face similar problems when it emerges that Ricky has been contacting a mystery woman. Chloe and Elliott struggle to break away from each other. Georgia and Tommy are still going from strength to strength, but things seem to have cooled between Tom P and George.

News of Jess and Ricky's split rocks Essex, and before long there is another nasty confrontation. Fran and Diags try to move past their problems, but group gossip causes yet more friction. Chloe and Elliott try once again to talk through their problems, but is it too late? Everyone gets into the Halloween spirit for Ferne's party.

In the aftermath of his break-up with Jess, Ricky realises he needs to apologise for his behaviour, but will she want to listen? Chloe and Elliott's ongoing relationship woes come to a head. Will Chloe call time on their romance once and for all? Lewis worries for Diags's welfare, but what will a hot-tempered Fran have to say about his concerns?

Ricky and Jess deal with each others' families in the wake of their split. Gemma and Ferne come to blows as a petty squabble becomes a major war of words. Danni attempts to put the spark back into her relationship with Lockie.

The series finale sees the war of words between Gemma and Ferne finally coming to a head. Will they kiss and make up? Jess and Ricky say their last goodbyes as he sets off for Florida. Bobby hosts an emotional charity evening which includes a rather revealing surprise!

It's more like 'The Only Way is Calais' for TOWIE's Christmas special as Lydia drags some of the gang off for an overnight booze cruise in time for the Brights' Christmas Ball.