The Only Way is Essex - Season 21

The reality series following a group of glamorous girls and buff boys returns as the gang head off for their annual trip to Marbella, rejoined by familiar faces Mario Falcone, Lauren Pope and Mike Hassini. Chloe S has a few things to say about Pete and Megan's reconciliation. Amber T's complicated relationship with Dan continues, and emotions run high when Gemma fills her in on what Dan has been saying about her. Elsewhere, does Lauren Pope have a new man on the horizon, can Georgia and Yaz build bridges, and what is upsetting Courtney?

The gang's jaunt to sunny Spain continues with the arrival of Jon Clark, who sets his sights on Lauren P. Courtney decides to invite Megan and Amber T on a night out, but can they keep things civil or will old tensions begin to surface? Elsewhere, Gemma and Bobby pay a visit to Elliott Wright and his fiancee Sadie, Lockie and Georgia discuss recent hostilities and Pete and Megan wonder about their place in the group.

Megan breaks down as more animosity arises from the girlband reunion. Later, Bobby's party descends into a full-blown argument between Georgia and Megan, who ends up storming off. Elsewhere, Gemma makes a dramatic announcement, there are tears for Amber T when she seeks out Dan, and Jon and Lauren's picnic looks like it may not end well.

Love could be in the air as Lauren and Jon decide to give things a go. Megan takes the opportunity to talk to Chloe M about her row with Georgia and Amber D. Amber T breaks down as she explains the repercussions of her conversation with Dan to Megan. Mario fills Lauren in on his wedding plans.

Amber T and Dan's relationship takes another unexpected turn. Lauren is still having concerns about taking things forward with Jon. Courtney's anxieties take hold once again when she and Myles have a disagreement. The girls and boys battle it out in a game of baseball

Could Lauren and Jon's budding relationship be under threat already? Myles moans to the boys about Chloe M and Chloe L's involvement in Courtney's love life. Amber T and Dan go on a proper date. Bobby embarks on a new career.

The gang head off to London for a change of scenery, but drama soon follows as tensions brew between Gemma and Bobby, Chloe M and Myles and Jon and Jordan.

Myles and Chloe M's war of words leads to a showdown between Myles and Taylor. Gemma tries to build bridges with Bobby. Jon airs his frustrations about Lauren.

Chloe S gets emotional as she discusses her love life. Lauren airs her concerns to Jon about his ex. Courtney and Myles try to get things back on track. 

After a year away, Arg returns to Essex, but can he and Gemma put the past behind them? Myles, Courtney, Chloe M and Taylor attempt to build bridges. 

As some of the gang head to Dublin, will Arg and Gemma be able to resist another holiday fling? Amber D makes a confession about her relationship with Chris.

Pete and Megan call time on their relationship yet again. Jon and Chris take Lauren and Amber D on a tense double date. Nathan and Cara prepare for parenthood. 

It's the morning after Mario's birthday and Ferne and Charlie have ended up in bed again, and Gemma holds a freedom party to celebrate her new life without men.

Megan decides it is time to move on after hearing the latest accusations and rumours about her love life. Pete tries to build bridges with some old friends. 

Danni returns to Essex for one night only, sending shockwaves around the group, especially for Yaz and Lockie. Chloe S encourages Arg to give Gemma a chance.

With Georgia remaining uncertain over her future, can Tommy help her see a way forward? A drained Gemma decides to escape Essex following Arg's latest rejection.

Pete and Chloe S finally meet up after months of animosity, but not before Tommy gets dragged into the drama. Lauren is upset to hear that Jon is back with his ex.

The Essex crowd celebrate Christmas by travelling to Suffolk for Arg's 30th birthday party, but will he get a birthday kiss from Gemma? Gemma reveals to Bobby that she and Arg have spent a few cosy nights together, but when word gets back to Arg that she is looking to move on with her life, will it propel him to finally reveal his true feelings for her? Elsewhere, Pete and Chloe S continue to rebuild their friendship, with Chloe going all-out to help Christmas grinch Pete appreciate the true value of the festive period. When Courtney asks Myles to move with her he seems keen, but has he been telling his friends one thing and Courtney another? Having reconnected with Jon, Lauren expects a public show of affection from him in order to move forward, but are they on the same page?