The Only Way Is Essex series 7
| The Only Way Is Essex Series 7 | |
|---|---|
| Series 7 | |
| No. of episodes | 10 + 3 Festive Specials |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV2 |
| Original release | 30 September – 31 October 2012 Festive specials: 2–19 December 2012 |
| Series chronology | |
The seventh series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 30 September 2012 on ITV2.[1] The series concluded after 10 episodes. Series 7 marked the first series not to feature original cast member Lauren Goodger, after her departure from the series in August 2012.[2][3] It was confirmed that for the first time the entire cast from the previous series would all be returning. In the first episode original cast member Kirk Norcross who appeared in the first three series made a return. Tom Fletcher from the band McFly appeared in episode 4. The series concluded on 31 October and was the fourth and final series to air in 2012.
It was announced on 13 November 2012 that three festive specials would air in December 2012, with one episode being broadcast live.[4] The festive specials concluded on 19 December. On 14 December it was confirmed that Mark Wright would make a cameo appearance in the 2012 Christmas special, making it his second return to the show briefly appearing in one episode in series 6. On 19 December Lydia Bright confirmed she would be departing from the series and made her final appearance in the Christmas special.
Episode 11 and the TOWIE Live episodes do not appear on the series 7 DVD for unknown reasons although the 2012 Christmas special appears.
Cast
Starring |
Supporting
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Cast departures
Tom Kilbey
Tom Kilbey announced in November 2012 that he would not return following the end of the sixth series to wanting to focus on other projects, but did not rule out a return at some point in the future.
Lydia Bright
It was confirmed on 19 December 2012 that Bright was departing from the series and made her final appearance in the Christmas special although hinted that she would return in the future.
Cara Kilbey
On 19 February 2013 it was announced Cara Kilbey mutually would not be part of the next series; following the departure of her brother Tom Kilbey and a guilty plea for a drunk driving arrest.[5]
Episodes
| Series No. |
Episode No. |
Title | Original airdate | Duration | UK viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 30 September 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.16 |
| 73 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 3 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.11 |
| 74 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 7 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.47 |
| 75 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 10 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.24 |
| 76 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 14 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.21 |
| 77 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 17 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.19 |
| 78 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 21 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.36 |
| 79 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.16 |
| 80 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 28 October 2012 | 45 minutes | 1.36 |
| 81 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 31 October 2012 | 45 minutes | TBA |
Festive specials
| Series No. |
Episode No. |
Title | Original airdate | Duration | UK viewers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 1 | "Episode 11" | 2 December 2012 | 50 minutes | 1.564 |
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Arg reveals he will be putting on a big charity event where all the cast will be showcasing there talents. Mick puts on a barn dance themed party to raise money for the event although Gemma and the Wright family are not invited. | |||||
| 83 | 2 | "TOWIE Live" | 3 December 2012 | 50 minutes | 1.291 |
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The live episode centered around the Charity night event with members of the cast performing including Kirk singing and Chloe and Diags performing Barbie Girl, Joey doesn't know if he wants to propose to Sam due to their constant arguing and fear of her leaving him again. The cast performed their 2011 Christmas single Last Christmas at the end of the episode. This was the last episode to feature Cara Kilbey. | |||||
| 84 | 3 | "The Only Way Is Essexmas 2012" | 19 December 2012 | 60 minutes | 1.153 |
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Mark Wright returns for Christmas to cheer up a depressed Arg and throws a MARG Christmas party, Lydia tells Lucy that she's leaving Essex to get away from Arg and concentrate on her relationship with Tom. This was the last episode to feature Lydia Bright (until series 9). | |||||
Reception
Ratings
| Episode | Date | ITV2 viewers | ITV2+1 viewers | Total viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 September | 1.168 | 0.229 | 1.397 |
| 2 | 3 October | 1.111 | 0.160 | 1.271 |
| 3 | 7 October | 1.472 | 0.200 | 1.672 |
| 4 | 10 October | 1.247 | 0.141 | 1.388 |
| 5 | 14 October | 1.217 | 0.240 | 1.457 |
| 6 | 17 October | 1.196 | 0.248 | 1.444 |
| 7 | 21 October | 1.362 | 0.244 | 1.606 |
| 8 | 24 October | 1.164 | 0.177 | 1.341 |
| 9 | 28 October | 1.366 | 0.161 | 1.527 |
| 10 | 31 October | 1.151 | 0.157 | 1.308 |
| 11 | 2 December | 1.319 | 0.245 | 1.564 |
| 12 (Live) | 3 December | 1.088 | 0.203 | 1.291 |
| Essexmas | 19 December | 0.983 | 0.170 | 1.153 |
| Average Viewers | 1.219 | 0.198 | 1.417 |
All ratings have been taken from BARB.[6]
References
- ^ "We've got some BIG news for you..." Facebook. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ McCormack, Kirsty (22 August 2012). "The Only Way Is Essex: Lydia Bright and Tom Kilbey are awarded their Prom King and Queen crowns by Arg at Lucy's 21st party". London: Daily Mail. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ Ranjani, Deepika (25 September 2012). "Lydia Bright: Lauren Goodger's Will Be Missed On TOWIE". Entertainment Wise. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ "'The Only Way Is Essex' confirms first ever live episode for Christmas". Digital Spy. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ^ The Sun. London http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4803446/cara-kilbey-quits-towie.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Barb Broadcasters Audience Research Board". BARB. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2013.