Following the explosive last series of TOWIE and a somehow even more dramatic Christmas special, the ITVBe show will be back on our screens VERY soon for series 35.
ITV bosses have just confirmed that our Essex faves will be returning later this month and, frankly, we couldn’t be more excited. Especially after Ella Rae Wise teased ‘tears and tantrums’ and another cast member admitted they’d walked out of filming after it all became too much.
Ahead of the new series, here’s everything you need to know about when TOWIE returns.
When does TOWIE start?
It has been confirmed that series 35 of TOWIE will begin on Sunday 23 February. The first episode will air at 9pm on ITVBe.
Who is starring in TOWIE series 35?
As well as the usual Essex favourites like Amy Childs, Harry Derbidge, James 'Diags' Bennewith, Dan Edgar, Chloe Meadows, Courtney Green, Amber Turner and Ella Rae Wise, there's a new face in town as Roman Hackett's Love Island girlfriend Matilda Draper will be joining the cast.
However, we probably won't be seeing Elma Pazar and Sammy Root on the show - at least for the first few episodes - as they're currently in the Love Island: All Stars villa.
What is happening on TOWIE series 35?
There's love drama for Diags and it's been revealed that he's split from Jodie Wells. On the other hand, there's love in the air for his close pals Dan Edgar, who is going strong with Ella Rae Wise once again, and Roman Hackett, who is romancing Matilda Draper.
Elsewhere, sparks fly between Harry Derbidge and Freddie Bentley on a night out and Freddie encourages Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman to make amends with Ella and Dani Imbert following their festive fallout.
The cast will also be jetting off to Bali again for some fun (and drama) in the sun.
How can I watch TOWIE?
When it's on, TOWIE airs on ITVBe at 9pm on Sunday evenings. It's also available to watch and binge on ITVX.
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Nathan Katnoria is Closer's Senior Digital Writer and resident TOWIE expert. He's seen all 34 (thirty four!) series of the ITVBe show and regularly reminisces about forgotten TOWIE romances from years gone by. Although he's never been to Brentwood, Nathan has interviewed loads of TOWIE faves past and present including Sam Faiers, Chloe Brockett, Diags and Georgia Kousoulou.