The Only Way Is Essex series 19
 |
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| The Only Way Is Essex | |
|---|---|
| Season 19 | |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITVBe |
| Original release | 9 October – 9 November 2016 |
| Series chronology | |
The nineteen 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] It is the fourth series to be included in its current contract. The series will launch on 9 October 2016 with a The Only Way is Marbs special.[2] It includes the first appearances of new cast members Ben Shenel and Ercan Ramadan.[3] Mario Falcone and Frankie Essex also made a surprise one-off return to the series during the final episode of the series to celebrate Chloe Sims's 35th birthday.[4] Love Island winners Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde both made another guest appearance during the eighth episode.[5] Original cast member James Argent was also absent for most of this series. A further two Essexmas specials aired in December 2016, where Danni Armstrong announced her departure from the series.[citation needed]
The series focused heavily on Bobby's mission to conquer his fears,[6] the breakdown of Amber and Chris's relationship causing a divide between the boys and the girls,[7] and the aftermath of Lockie and Danni's shock break-up.[citation needed]
Cast
- Amber Dowding
- Ben Shenel
- Bobby Cole Norris
- Carol Wright
- Chloe Lewis
- Chloe Meadows
- Chloe Sims
- Chris Clark
- Courtney Green
- Dan Edgar
- Danni Armstrong
- Debbie Douglas
- Ercan Ramadan
- Frankie Essex
- Gemma Collins
- Georgia Kousoulou
- James "Arg" Argent
- James "Diags" Bennewith
- James "Lockie" Lock
- Jon Clark
- Kate Wright
- Lauren Goodger
- Liam Blackwell
- Lydia Bright
- Mario Falcone
- Megan McKenna
- Nikki Blackwell
- Pete Wicks
- Tommy Mallet
- Vas Morgan
Episodes
| Series no. |
Episode no. |
Title | Original air date | Duration | UK viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 1 | "The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 1" | 9 October 2016 | 60 minutes | 1,051,000 |
| 221 | 2 | "The Only Way Is Marbs, Part 2" | 12 October 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,154,000 |
| 222 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 16 October 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,036,000* |
| 223 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 19 October 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,105,000 |
| 224 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 23 October 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,049,000 |
| 225 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 26 October 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,062,000 |
| 226 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 30 October 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,180,000 |
| 227 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 2 November 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,103,000 |
| 228 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 6 November 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,019,000 |
| 229 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 9 November 2016 | 50 minutes | 1,084,000 |
| 230 | 11 | "The Only Way is Essexmas, Part 1" | 18 December 2016 | 60 minutes | 967,000 |
| 231 | 12 | "The Only Way Is Essexmas, Part 2" | 19 December 2016 | 60 minutes | 714,000 |
Reception
Ratings
| Episode | Date | Official ITVBe rating[8] |
ITVBe weekly rank[8] | ITVBe+1 viewers [8] | Total ITVBe viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbs 1 | 9 October 2016 | 1,021,000 | 1 | 31,000 | 1,051,000 |
| Marbs 2 | 12 October 2016 | 1,128,000 | 1 | 26,000 | 1,154,000 |
| Episode 3 | 16 October 2016 | 1,036,000 | 2 | ||
| Episode 4 | 19 October 2016 | 1,081,000 | 1 | 24,000 | 1,105,000 |
| Episode 5 | 23 October 2016 | 1,020,000 | 2 | 29,000 | 1,049,000 |
| Episode 6 | 26 October 2016 | 1,027,000 | 1 | 35,000 | 1,062,000 |
| Episode 7 | 30 October 2016 | 1,115,000 | 2 | 65,000 | 1,180,000 |
| Episode 8 | 2 November 2016 | 1,068,000 | 1 | 35,000 | 1,103,000 |
| Episode 9 | 6 November 2016 | 972,000 | 2 | 47,000 | 1,019,000 |
| Episode 10 | 9 November 2016 | 1,010,000 | 1 | 74,000 | 1,084,000 |
| Essexmas 1 | 18 December 2016 | 937,000 | 1 | 30,000 | 967,000 |
| Essexmas 2 | 19 December 2016 | 685,000 | 1 | 29,000 | 714,000 |
| Series average | 1,008,000 | 1 | 39,000 | 1,044,000 | |
References
- ^ Harry Fletcher. "ITV renews The Only Way Is Essex for a further six series". Digital Spy.
- ^ "Suitcases at the ready, we're going to Marbs!".
- ^ "Digital Spy - Showbiz news, showbiz pictures, showbiz interviews". Digital Spy.
- ^ Harris, Niomi (7 November 2016). "The Only Way Is Essex: Mario Falcone and Frankie Essex make shock RETURN for finale".
- ^ Minn, Hayley (3 November 2016). "TOWIE: Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey announce they're 'getting a baby'".
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (3 November 2016). "TOWIE: Gemma Collins and Bobby Norris left terrified by snake encounter".
- ^ Wheeler, Olivia (10 November 2016). "TOWIE finale: Chris Clark leaves fans amused after making MAJOR iPhone mistake".
- ^ a b c "Top 10 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 11 November 2015.