The Only Way Is Essex series 21
 |
| The Only Way Is Essex | |
|---|---|
| Season 21 | |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITVBe |
| Original release | 10 September – 5 November 2017 |
| Series chronology | |
The twenty-first series of the British reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex was confirmed on 3 June 2015 when it was announced that it had renewed for at least a further six series, taking it up to 21 series.[1] The series began on 10 September 2017 with the cast going to Marbella,[2][3] and concluded after seventeen episodes on 5 November 2017, making it the second longest series to date after it was confirmed that the lengths of each series would be extended.[4] Ahead of the series it was announced that James Argent would be returning to the series following his break from the show.[5] It was also confirmed that after making brief appearances during the previous series, Lauren Pope and Mario Falcone would be returning to the series as a full-time cast member. With this announcement, it was revealed that Mike Hassini would also be returning to the series having previously left the show after the eighteenth series.[6] Former cast member Elliott Wright also made an appearance during the second episode of the series, whilst Vas J Morgan also returned to the show mid-way through the series. This was also the first series to include new cast members Ruby Lacey and Taylor Barnett.[citation needed] Former cast member Danielle Armstrong also made a brief return to the series, appearing in the Halloween special episode airing on 29 October 2017.[7] During the series it was announced that Carol Wright had quit the show.[8] A further Essexmas episode aired on 17 December 2017.[9]
This series focused on the strain on Chloe M and Courtney's friendship and their bickering boyfriends, as well as Gemma struggling to come to terms with her feelings towards Arg. It also included the final nail in the coffin for Pete and Megan's turbulent relationship, Dan and Amber T fail to make a relationship work, and Lauren and Jon's very brief romance.
Cast
- Amber Dowding
- Amber Turner
- Bobby Cole Norris
- Carol Wright
- Charlie King
- Chloe Lewis
- Chloe Meadows
- Chloe Sims
- Chris Clark
- Courtney Green
- Dan Edgar
- Danielle Armstrong
- Debbie Douglas
- Elliott Wright
- Gemma Collins
- Georgia Kousoulou
- Jack Rigden
- James "Diags" Bennewith
- James "Lockie" Lock
- Joan Collins
- Jon Clark
- Jordan Brooks
- Lauren Pope
- Liam Blackwell
- Mario Falcone
- Megan McKenna
- Mike Hassini
- Myles Barnett
- Nikki Blackwell
- Pete Wicks
- Ruby Lacey
- Tanya McKenna
- Taylor Barnett
- Tommy Mallet
- Vas J Morgan
- Yazmin Oukhellou
Episodes
| Series no. |
Episode no. |
Title | Original air date | Duration | UK viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 1 | "The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 1" | 10 September 2017 | 60 minutes | 844,000 |
| 251 | 2 | "The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 2" | 13 September 2017 | 50 minutes | 778,000 |
| 252 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 17 September 2017 | 50 minutes | 921,000 |
| 253 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 20 September 2017 | 50 minutes | 752,000 |
| 254 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 24 September 2017 | 50 minutes | 826,000 |
| 255 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 27 September 2017 | 50 minutes | 656,000 |
| 256 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 1 October 2017 | 60 minutes | 928,000 |
| 257 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 4 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 817,000 |
| 258 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 8 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 868,000 |
| 259 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 11 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 907,000 |
| 260 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 15 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 945,000 |
| 261 | 12 | "Episode 12" | 18 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 837,000 |
| 262 | 13 | "Episode 13" | 22 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 989,000 |
| 263 | 14 | "Episode 14" | 25 October 2017 | 50 minutes | 820,000 |
| 264 | 15 | "Episode 15" | 29 October 2017 | 60 minutes | 910,000 |
| 265 | 16 | "Episode 16" | 1 November 2017 | 50 minutes | 869,000 |
| 266 | 17 | "Episode 17" | 5 November 2017 | 50 minutes | 970,000 |
| 267 | 18 | "The Only Way Is Essexmas" | 17 December 2017 | 60 minutes | 768,000 |
Reception
Ratings
| Episode | Date | Official ITVBe rating[10] |
ITVBe weekly rank[10] | ITVBe+1 viewers [10] | Total ITVBe viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbs 1 | 10 September 2017 | 876,000 | 1 | 40,000 | 916,000 |
| Marbs 2 | 13 September 2017 | 794,000 | 2 | 47,000 | 841,000 |
| Episode 3 | 17 September 2017 | 948,000 | 1 | 42,000 | 990,000 |
| Episode 4 | 20 September 2017 | 824,000 | 2 | 44,000 | 868,000 |
| Episode 5 | 24 September 2017 | 843,000 | 1 | 48,000 | 891,000 |
| Episode 6 | 27 September 2017 | 715,000 | 2 | 22,000 | 737,000 |
| Episode 7 | 1 October 2017 | 957,000 | 1 | 36,000 | 993,000 |
| Episode 8 | 4 October 2017 | 838,000 | 2 | 33,000 | 871,000 |
| Episode 9 | 8 October 2017 | 855,000 | 1 | 43,000 | 898,000 |
| Episode 10 | 11 October 2017 | 889,00 | 2 | 19,000 | 907,000 |
| Episode 11 | 15 October 2017 | 874,000 | 1 | 71,000 | 945,000 |
| Episode 12 | 18 October 2017 | 782,000 | 2 | 55,000 | 837,000 |
| Episode 13 | 22 October 2017 | 923,000 | 1 | 66,000 | 989,000 |
| Episode 14 | 25 October 2017 | 781,000 | 2 | 39,000 | 820,000 |
| Episode 15 | 29 October 2017 | 858,000 | 1 | 52,000 | 910,000 |
| Episode 16 | 1 November 2017 | 780,000 | 2 | 89,000 | 869,000 |
| Episode 17 | 5 November 2017 | 923,000 | 1 | 47,000 | 970,000 |
| Essexmas | 17 December 2017 | 741,000 | 1 | 27,000 | 768,000 |
| Series average | 851,000 | 47,000 | 898,000 | ||
References
- ^ Harry Fletcher. "ITV renews The Only Way Is Essex for a further six series". Digital Spy.
- ^ "When is The Only Way Is Essex back? TOWIE's new series back in September | The Only Way Is Essex". TellyMix. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ Niomi Harris. "The Only Way Is Essex: Series 21 start date CONFIRMED". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ "PICTURES! The Only Way Is Essex cast 2017 - who's on the show! | Gallery, The Only Way Is Essex". TellyMix.co.uk. 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2017-07-15.
- ^ Rose Hill. "TOWIE's James Argent thanks This Morning for welcoming him back after rehab stint as he opens up about 'brutal' experience on Celebs Go Dating". Mirror Online. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ "TOWIE's back soon... and so are some familiar faces". 3 September 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ "Danielle Armstrong makes her TOWIE return tonight". 29 October 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ Anisiobi, JJ (13 October 2017). "Major long-serving star of TOWIE quits the ITVBe show". Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ Rajani, Deepika (17 December 2017). "The Only Way Is Essexmas: When is it on? What time does it start? All you need to know". Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ a b c "Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 2015-11-11.