The Only Way is Essex

Essex's finest kick off a brand-new series with a trip to Thailand, whilst back at home a raft of fresh faces are making their mark.

After a turbulent few months, Dan and Amber finally called time on their relationship. Now he's back on the market, is a holiday romance in Thailand on the cards for Essex's most eligible bachelor? And how will his love-life fare when the boys try to thwart his pulling attempts by hiding his most treasured possession: his hairdryer?

After a turbulent few months, Dan and Amber finally called time on their relationship. Now he's back on the market, is a holiday romance in Thailand on the cards for Essex's most eligible bachelor? And how will his love-life fare when the boys try to thwart his pulling attempts by hiding his most treasured possession: his hairdryer?

After a holiday flirtation with Chloe Sims, Dan finds himself facing the reality of pursuing the Queen of Essex.

Having made his feelings on Chloe and Dan's romance clear, Diags is still feeling torn. Will he be able to banish his misgivings and get his friendship with Dan back?

Bobby vows to put a stop to homophobic trolling, and what better place to start than in Parliament? Will he be able to rally the support he needs to pass his Bill?

Dan spends a weekend in Manchester - but stops off to visit Chloe S on his way out of town. Chloe M is devastated to learn her mother is moving away, but gets a job offer from Sam.

Dan returns to Essex and sets out to clear his name. Harry finally manages to get a date with Chloe R, and Bobby makes an appearance on Loose Women to promote his petition.

After Amber's shock return, she's yet to confront either Dan or Chloe, but the pair have unfinished business to sort first. Will Dan come clean and tell Chloe every single painful detail about Amber? And what about Amber? Will she finally get her closure with Dan?

Dan might have put his woman troubles to bed, but he's going to have to put in work if he wants to get things back on track with former best mate Diags. With Dan desperate to repair their friendship, can the pals patch things up ahead of their joint party and rekindle their once powerful bromance?

With Beverly Hills calling, Gemma is planning for her departure, and looking for someone to hold the fort at the shop while she is away.

Essex's finest head to Southend as the drama steps up a gear in the final episode of the series. With two suitors vying for her affections, Shelby's feeling torn. Tom's ultimatum couldn't have been clearer: stop flirting with Sam or they're done. But it's a tough decision to make; Tom's a lovely guy, but there's no denying the chemistry she has with badboy Mr. Mucklow. With the pressure mounting on her, which boy will reign triumphant in the battle for Shelby's heart?