The Only Way Is Essex 2019 concludes its latest series this weekend – here’s all you need to know.
From the new cast to the air date and times, here’s all about TOWIE’s brand new series on ITVBe.
TOWIE start time
The new series of The Only Way Is Essex airs Sunday nights on ITVBe at 9PM.
TOWIE’s series 24 started with The Only Way Is Essex in Thailand on Sunday 17 March at 9pm on ITVBe.
The final episode is tonight, Sunday May 26.
You can watch and stream episodes of TOWIE online via ITV Hub, Amazon Prime or iTunes.
TOWIE spoilers
In tonight’s closing episode, after a tumultuous few weeks of will they/won’t they, Chloe S and Dan come face to face, as Chloe reflects on how she’s feeling in the aftermath of Dan’s betrayal. Is their relationship beyond repair or will they put the past behind them and rekindle their friendship?
Chloe B’s friendship with Kelsey and Ella remains fractured, and she turns to Courtney for advice on how to deal with the fall out. When she and Joey finally speak to the girls, Chloe B gets tearful as she ponders on where things went wrong.
Shelby sets about resolving the love triangle with Sam and Tom, and seeks them both to reveal her decision. Is she about to say goodbye to her two potential suitors or does she see a future with one of the Essex alpha males?
Bobby gets emotional when the gang lay on a surprise in acknowledgement of his ongoing efforts to tackle online homophobia.
The Only Way Is Essex 2019 cast
Those back on the TOWIE cast include Lauren Pope, Shelby Trible, Georgia Kousoulou, Chloe Meadows, Courtney Green, Chloe Sims, Dan Edgar, Tommy Mallet and Pete Wicks.
Also returning for the new series are James ‘Diags’ Bennewith, Liam ‘Gatsby’ Blackwell, Sam Mucklow, Pete Wicks and Lauren Pope, Clelia Theodorou and Saffron Lempriere.
However it’s been revealed that a host of familiar faces won’t be back for 2019. They include Myles Barnett and his Love Island star girlfriend Kady McDermott, who joined the show last year.
Chloe Lewis and Jon Clark are said to have ‘mutually agreed’ to bow out, together with Chris Clark, Adam Oukhellou, Dean Ralph and Jordan Wright.
Names joining the cast include 18-year-old tutor Kelsey Stratford, 23-year-old personal trainer Tom McDonnell and 18-year-old Hairdresser Ella Wise.
Also new for 2019 are 23-year-old semi-pro footballer & events organiser Harry Lee, 20-year-old model Jayden Beales and 17-year-old fashion student Joey Turner.
They’ll be with mum and daughter, 18-year-old hairdresser Chloe Brockett and 42-year-old Black Cab Driver Clare Brockett.
A spokesperson for the show commented: “A number of cast have been notified that they’re not being contracted for the start of series 24 as we look to bring in some fresh new faces, however we’ve always maintained that cast can return as and when the timing is right for them and the show.
“It’s how TOWIE has stayed so fresh and exciting for nearly a decade. We remain grateful to every single cast member that has featured in TOWIE and contributed to its huge success.”
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