The 34th series of the British reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began airing on 23 February 2025 on ITVBe and concluded on 4 May 2025.[1][2] Filming began in January 2025, with several of the episodes being filmed in Bali.[3][4][5] All cast members from the previous series returned.[6][7] Love Island finalist Matilda Draper joined the cast for the series.[8][9][10] Elma Pazar and Sammy Root appeared in fewer episodes due to their appearance on the second series of Love Island: All Stars.[11] This was the last series to feature on ITVBe before returning to ITV2 later that year.
| The Only Way Is Essex | |
|---|---|
| Series 34 | |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITVBe |
| Original release | 23 February – 4 May 2025 |
| Series chronology | |
Cast
edit- Amber Turner
- Amy Childs
- Becks Bloomberg
- Bill Delbosq
- Chloe Meadows
- Courtney Green
- Dan Edgar
- Dani Imbert
- Ella Wise
- Elma Pazar
- Freddie Bentley
- Harry Derbidge
- James "Diags" Bennewith
- Jodie Wells
- Joe Blackman
- Jordan Brook
- Junaid Ahmed
- Lauren Goodger
- Livvy Jay
- Matilda Draper
- Roman Hackett
- Saffron Lempriere
- Sammy Root
- Sophie Kasaei
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original release date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 23 February 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 409 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 2 March 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 410 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 9 March 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 411 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 16 March 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 412 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 23 March 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 413 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 30 March 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 414 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 6 April 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 415 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 13 April 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 416 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 20 April 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 417 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 27 April 2025 | 60 minutes |
| 418 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 4 May 2025 | 60 minutes |
References
edit- ^ "TOWIE: when does the new series start?". Closer. 12 February 2025. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Shut. Up. Billie Faiers teases comeback in new series of TOWIE". Closer. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "TOWIE cast caught up in 'tense' scenes as they film in Bali". Closer. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "New TOWIE star Matilda Draper: 'I bought Roman Hackett pants with my face on'". Closer. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "TOWIE cast 'missing' new member after star 'marched off set by security'". Closer. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "TOWIE is back for weekly episodes". Hits Radio. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "TOWIE trip turns into a 'logistical nightmare' as star pulls out of cast holiday". Closer. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Love Island's Matilda Draper shades TOWIE cast ahead of show debut". Closer. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Laurie, Dan (12 February 2025). "The Only Way Is Essex couple split ahead of new series as return date confirmed". Essex Live. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "TOWIE bosses confirm shock couple split ahead of new series". Digital Spy. 17 February 2025. Archived from the original on 3 March 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ "Are Love Island All Stars Elma and Sammy still together?". Cosmopolitan. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.