The Only Way Is Essex series 15
 |
| The Only Way Is Essex | |
|---|---|
| Season 15 | |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITVBe |
| Original release | 14 June – 22 July 2015 |
| Series chronology | |
The fifteenth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex was confirmed on 26 November 2014 when it had been announced that it had renewed for at least a further two series, the fourteenth and fifteenth.[1] The series launched on 14 June 2015[2] with two Marbella specials. After the launch of the new series, it will be immediately followed by another one-off special "TOWIE: All Back to Essex" hosted by Mark Wright.[3] It is the third series to feature on ITV's new channel ITVBe. As well as confirming the new launch date, it was confirmed that ITV had renewed their contract keeping the show for a further six series, taking it to Series 21.[4] Ahead of the series it was announced that cast member Ricky Rayment had taken a short break from the show but would be back,[5] however he did not return. It was also confirmed that Mario Falcone had been suspended from the show for the second time, this time after promoting slimming pills on social media.[6] He returned during the fourth episode. This was the final series to feature long-running cast member Gemma Collins until her brief return for the Essexmas special,[7] and first to include new cast member Pete Wicks.
Cast
- Billie Faiers
- Bobby Cole Norris
- Carol Wright
- Chloe Sims
- Chloe Lewis
- Dan Edgar
- Danni Armstrong
- Debbie Douglas
- Elliott Wright
- Ferne McCann
- Fran Parman
- Gemma Collins
- Georgia Kousoulou
- Jake Hall
- James "Arg" Argent
- James "Diags" Bennewith
- James "Lockie" Lock
- Jess Wright
- Lauren Pope
- Lewis Bloor
- Lydia Bright
- Mario Falcone
- Patricia "Nanny Pat" Brooker
- Pete Wicks
- Tommy Mallet
- Vas Morgan
Episodes
| Series no. |
Episode no. |
Title | Original air date | Duration | UK viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 1 | "The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 1" | 14 June 2015 | 50 minutes | 945,000 |
| – | – | "TOWIE: All Back to Essex" | 14 June 2015 | 60 minutes | – |
| 172 | 2 | "The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 2" | 17 June 2015 | 50 minutes | 840,000 |
| 173 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 21 June 2015 | 50 minutes | 981,000 |
| 174 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 24 June 2015 | 50 minutes | 820,000 |
| 175 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 28 June 2015 | 50 minutes | 1,023,000 |
| 176 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 1 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 979,000 |
| 177 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 5 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 792,000 |
| 178 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 8 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 963,000 |
| 179 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 12 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 776,000 |
| 180 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 15 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 1,014,000 |
| 181 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 19 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 833,000 |
| 182 | 12 | "Episode 12" | 22 July 2015 | 50 minutes | 951,000 |
Reception
Ratings
| Episode | Date | Official ITVBe rating[8] |
ITVBe weekly rank[8] | ITVBe+1 viewers [8] | Total ITVBe viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbs 1 | 14 June 2015 | 881,000 | 1 | 64,000 | 945,000 |
| Marbs 2 | 17 June 2015 | 766,000 | 2 | 74,000 | 840,000 |
| Episode 3 | 21 June 2015 | 922,000 | 1 | 59,000 | 981,000 |
| Episode 4 | 24 June 2015 | 757,000 | 2 | 63,000 | 820,000 |
| Episode 5 | 28 June 2015 | 986,000 | 1 | 37,000 | 1,023,000 |
| Episode 6 | 1 July 2015 | 959,000 | 1 | 20,000 | 979,000 |
| Episode 7 | 5 July 2015 | 730,000 | 2 | 62,000 | 792,000 |
| Episode 8 | 8 July 2015 | 911,000 | 1 | 52,000 | 963,000 |
| Episode 9 | 12 July 2015 | 749,000 | 2 | 27,000 | 776,000 |
| Episode 10 | 15 July 2015 | 948,000 | 1 | 66,000 | 1,014,000 |
| Episode 11 | 19 July 2015 | 769,000 | 2 | 64,000 | 833,000 |
| Episode 12 | 22 July 2015 | 883,000 | 1 | 68,000 | 951,000 |
| Series average | 855,000 | 1 | 55,000 | 910,000 | |
References
- ^ Briggs, Zoe (2014-11-26). "TOWIE signed up for another year | OK! Magazine". Ok.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ "The Only Way Is Essex return date confirmed for June 14 on ITVBe | The Only Way Is Essex". Tellymix.co.uk. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Rigby, Sam (2015-06-08). "Mark Wright is heading back to Essex to host TOWIE's Marbs special - The Only Way Is Essex News - Reality TV". Digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Fletcher, Harry (2015-06-03). "ITV renews The Only Way Is Essex for a further six series - The Only Way Is Essex News - Reality TV". Digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Gordon, Naomi (2015-05-27). "Ricky Rayment is taking a break from TOWIE by mutual agreement with producers - The Only Way Is Essex News - Reality TV". Digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Gordon, Naomi (2015-05-27). "Mario Falcone has been suspended from TOWIE for the second time - The Only Way Is Essex News - Reality TV". Digitalspy.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Halina Watts (17 August 2015). "Gemma Collins quits TOWIE again - and this time she means it". mirror.
- ^ a b c "Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 12 April 2013.