TOWIE will return to our television screens next week with plenty of drama on the horizon as the cast jet off to Bali.
The BAFTA award-winning ITVBe show is back with a bang as it returns for a drama fuelled series on Sunday, February 23 at 9pm on ITVBe and ITVX.
The 35th series will mark a monumental milestone as the show celebrates 15 years on screen and continues to remain at the forefront of reality television having been streamed over 45 million times on ITVX over the last 12 months.
The brand-new series kicks off in Essex as bombshell news sends shockwaves through our favourite Essex crew on a night out – Diags Bennewith and Jodie Wells have split up.
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During the break-up, Dan Edgar has been Diags’ rock but will Diags take on board his best mate’s advice when he sits down for a heart to heart with Jodie?
Meanwhile, Dan’s own relationship with Ella Rae Wise is flourishing. They spent Christmas together and are happier than ever. Ella has been supporting Dan every step of the way as he competes on Dancing on Ice. Are these two finally making a go of things?
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Love is also in the air for Roman Hackett with his new girlfriend – Love Island’s Matilda Draper. Roman is besotted, but what will Dani Imbert think when they come face to face and will she approve of Essex’s newest couple?
Another couple whose relationship is going from strength to strength are Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman. Freddie Bentley encourages them to make up with Dani and Ella after their fallout at Christmas, but will they be open to his pleas for a reconciliation or have things gone too far this time?
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Following the festive fallout with Joe and Junaid at the Christmas dinner, Harry Derbidge has decided to focus on himself, his friends and family but when Freddie bumps into Harry on a night out and sparks fly, could this be the start of something new?
Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Creative Director, Unscripted, Objective Entertainment said: “We’re thrilled that The Only Way Is Essex is returning for its 35th series and that the show is celebrating a phenomenal 15 years on screen.
“This series is a whirlwind of drama from Brentwood to Bali where unexpected holiday romances to fiery confrontations prevail. Viewers can expect to see the drama unfold in Essex, together with the gossip and the glamour from the Bali trip where it all really heats up!”
TOWIE returns to ITVBe on Sunday, February 23 at 9pm
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