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Picture Preview: The Only Way Is Essex returns for series 26

Check out pictures and read details of what's to come in the premiere episode of the new series of The Only Way Is Essex.

The Only Way Is Essex is finally back!

After a break of 10 months due to coronavirus, the ITVBe reality show returns on Sunday night with a bumper-sized, 18-episode series.

The new series also marks 10 years since TOWIE first appeared on our screens and to celebrate, a number of faces from the past are set to return.

Scroll on to find out what's in store in the first episode!


Original cast member Amy Childs, now a mother of two and a successful businesswoman, is back on the scene. There appears to be unresolved drama with Bobby though - can the pair make up?

Amy Childs on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Amy Childs and her child on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Amy Childs on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

After an argument back in January, Chloe Sims and Pete have not been speaking, even through the pandemic. Will Pete swallow his pride and reach out or is their friendship done?

Chloe opens up to Olivia and Diags about the situation, while Gatsby - 10 days into isolation after returning from LA - gets involved virtually.

Chloe, Olivia and Diags on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Diags and Gatsby on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Having returned from a less-than-platonic trip to Ibiza, Yaz and Lockie are back together. Amber - now a permanent fixture at Dan's - probes Lockie on whether his intentions are genuine.

Yaz and Lockie on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Dan and Amber on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Lockie on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Chloe Brockett and Ella are back at loggerheads after it emerges that Brockett slept with Ella's ex-boyfriend of four years. Meanwhile, Frankie and Harry are more loved up than ever but clash over Brockett.

Chloe B on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Frankie on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Harry on The Only Way Is Essex S26E01© ITV

Elsewhere, Bobby and Matt are still together but finding their long-distance relationship tough. Is it time for Bobby to ask him to make the big move?



TOWIE returns Sunday 9pm on ITVBe.


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