We get it, you've see all the TOWIE Bali goss (you've heard who Dan Edgar has been snogging, right? You've seen who Harry Derbidge has fallen out with, right? You've seen that Chloe Brockett has quit the show, RIGHT?) and read the news about Lauren Goodger's return and now you want the FACTS, like, what date does the new series start?
Fair. ITV teases you and, admittedly, so do we.
To be fair to them, the ITV big wigs really are being good to us this year – not only are they giving us TWO Love Island series; All Stars and the regular summer one, but we're currently living for Celebrity Big Brother, too.
Show bosses have confirmed that fans can expect double the drama with two brand-new TOWIE series this year, with queen B Amber Turner teasing that the first dose of drama begins at the end of this month.
In response to a curious fan asking when the new series starts on social media, Amber replied, "End of March, I think."
Just imagine being a TOWIE fan and getting THAT notification.
Well, it turns out that Amber was correct as it's just been confirmed that new series will begin on Sunday 24 March at 9pm on ITVBe and ITVX.
Anyway, the anticipation peaks as series 33 will unfold against the breathtaking backdrop of Bali. Ooo, we do love a TOWIE group trip – they just seem to bring out the worst in the cast drama-wise (sorry, best); must be the heat.
Lest we forget the voice-note drama in Dominican Republic or the Chloe Brockett's iconic oat milk latte jibe in Cyprus.
According to producers, the upcoming series pledges to deliver an exciting mix of "drama, gossip, exes, and glamour, unexpected alliances and captivating arguments," but two people who won't be part of the goss and glamour is Junaid Ahmed and Chloe B.
Junaid has confirmed he will be back to filming when the cast return to Essex, but Chloe announced last week that she is no longer part of the TOWIE cast.
Chloe previously remained tight-lipped about her TOWIE departure and when we caught up with her a few months back to discuss her podcast, On The Record With Chloe B she admitted, “I can be argumentative, I can be bitchy and I can come across as this person. That is definitely one side of me and I’ve always continued to say I can be that person, but that is what’s show on a little 40-minute [episode] and I’m so much more than what you seen on TV.
“I think that is the common misconception with me, that I’m constantly walking around spouting one liners and constantly wanting to argue with someone. Doing this podcast will show a very different side to me, interacting in a very different way to what I normally do on TV.”
She added, "I think listening to my podcast and seeing that I actually have got some brains will be a bit of a shock to people because, you know, normally I'm screaming at someone outside."
When does TOWIE start?
ITV has revealed that TOWIE is returning to our screens for two series on ITVBe and ITVX in 2024 and Amber has suggested that Bali episodes will begin airing at the end of this month (March 2024).
How can I watch TOWIE?
TOWIE usually airs on ITVBe at 9pm on Sunday evenings. It's also available to watch on ITVX.