The hit reality series, The Only Way Is Essex, is returning for its 34th series on ITVBe and ITVX, launching on Sunday 25 th August at 9pm.
Beneath the golden Mediterranean sun, your favourite glamorous Essex crew is back with a brand-new series, ready to turn up the heat as they trade the UK’s grey skies for the dazzling shores of Cyprus. Prepare for an explosive journey filled with fiery confrontations, emotional highs and lows, and surprise arrivals. As the cast navigates the ups and downs of their relationships and rivalries, the drama unfolds against the stunning backdrop of sun-kissed beaches and lavish villas, promising an unforgettable series of thrills and spills.
As always with TOWIE holidays, the weather isn’t the only thing heating up. This time, the series kicks off with tempers flaring and passions reaching boiling point as the cast dives headfirst into another unforgettable getaway.
The past few weeks before jetting to Cyprus have been particularly challenging for Harry and Joe. Joe has started to feel more like a friend than a boyfriend, leading to some serious cracks in their relationship. With so much left unsaid and unresolved, this trip could be the make-or-break moment they desperately need. Will the sun-drenched beaches of Cyprus help them rekindle their spark, or will the pressure of pretending everything is fine finally cause their relationship to crumble?
Elsewhere, Diags and Jodie seem to be in a great place, excited about taking the next steps in their relationship. They’re both looking forward to spending quality time together, surrounded by friends in the idyllic setting. But just as they’re about to settle into holiday bliss, an ill-timed message from Diags to Elma threatens to throw a wrench in their plans. Could this slip-up turn their dream getaway into a nightmare before it even begins?
Meanwhile, Dan and Ella’s relationship is hanging by a thread post some suspected misdemeanours. As they come face to face on this trip, the tension and passion between the pair is undeniable. Can they pick up where they last left off, or has their relationship been broken beyond repair?
With emotions running high and secrets bubbling to the surface, this holiday promises to be a rollercoaster of drama, heartache, and perhaps, unexpected reconciliation. One thing’s for sure: the Cyprus sun won’t be the only thing setting pulses racing in Cyprus!
Produced by Lime Pictures, the series promises to deliver all the drama, gossip, exes and glamour fans have come to love. From unexpected alliances to explosive arguments, this series is set to keep viewers hooked from start to finish.
Series 33 of the show attracted the show’s biggest launch in three years, with 407k viewers. The latest series has also had over 10 million streams so far this year, up on the equivalent spring series last year by just under +3 million streams.
Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Director of Programming, Unscripted, Lime Pictures said; “We’re thrilled for The Only Way Is Essex to return for its 34th series, launching with sun-soaked episodes brimming with drama in Cyprus. Prepare for an unforgettable journey packed with sizzling suspense, romance, juicy gossip, and all the glamour that fans adore! This is a series you won’t want to miss!”
The Only Way Is Essex is made by Lime Pictures, executive produced by Lauren Hicks and Manus Wynne. The series has been recommissioned by ITV’s Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions, and Amanda Stavri, Commissioning Editor, Reality.