TOWIE'S 35th series return date has been revealed – and, good news for the Towie fans, it’s just weeks away.
The Essex cast will return for a brand-new series as they celebrate 15 years of the iconic reality show.
The cast will be heading to Bali for yet more explosive confrontations, surprising romances and a bombshell split.
The 35th series will be launching on Sunday 23rd of February at the usual time of 9pm, on ITVBe and ITVX.
Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Creative Director, Unscripted, Objective Entertainment said: “We’re thrilled that The Only Way Is Essex is returning for its 35th series and that the show is celebrating a phenomenal 15 years on screen.
"This series is a whirlwind of drama from Brentwood to Bali where unexpected holiday romances to fiery confrontations prevail.
"Viewers can expect to see the drama unfold in Essex, together with the gossip and the glamour from the Bali trip where it all really heats up!”
The series will mark a monumental milestone as the show celebrates 15 years on screen and continues to remain at the forefront of reality TV, having been streamed over 45 million times on ITVX over the last 12 months.
If the Towie gang thought their Bali getaway was set to be stress-free they'd be very wrong, as a new teaser clip on Towie's official Instagram and social media pages have teased plenty of drama to come.
Spilling the Towie tea
The brand-new series kicks off in Essex as bombshell news sends shockwaves through Essex - Diags and Jodie have split up.
The Sun revealed last month that the pair decided to call it quits after two years together - despite talks of moving in together.
During the break-up, Dan has been Diags’ rock but will Diags take on board his best mate's advice when he sits down for a heart to heart with Jodie?
Meanwhile, Dan’s own relationship with Ella is flourishing, despite the pair splitting quietly in October.
But fans will learn that the on/off couple spent Christmas together and are happier than ever.
Ella has been supporting Dan every step of the way as he competes on Dancing On Ice. Are these two finally making a go of things?
There will also be new faces joining the cast this season.
The Sun revealed in December that Love Island beauty Matilda Draper was set to join the Towie cast.
Love is also in the air for Roman, who is besotted with new girlfriend Matilda.
With newbie Matilda on the scene, it also means she will have to come face-to-face with Roman's ex Dani Imbert.
Will she approve of Essex’s newest couple?
The last series ended with an explosive Christmas special, as Joe, Junaid and Harry had a festive dinner party showdown.
Fast forward two months on and Joe and Junaid are still going strong as they prove their critics wrong.
While Harry has decided to focus on himself, his friends and family.
But it's not long before sparks are flying between him and an unexpected cast member.
Harry bumps into fellow co-star Freddie during the away trip and they hit it off. Could this be the start of something new?
Elsewhere the fallout between Junaid and his former best pals Dani and Ella Rae Wise is unresolved.
Freddie tries to intervene and encourages Junaid to make up with Dani and Ella.
But will they be open for a reconciliation or have things gone too far this time?
Towie returns on Sunday 23rd of February at 9pm on ITVBe and ITVX.
