The Only Way is Essex - Season 36

Our favourite Essex crew are back! What better way to celebrate the gang all being back together than heading out to Vietnam for some winter sun... and drama! Before they go, they all come together to celebrate Jordan and Sophie at their gender reveal. Will Essex's newest arrival be a boy or a girl? 

In Vietnam, there is trouble in paradise for Diags and Jodie. Meanwhile, Ella and Dan come face to face for the first time since seeing each other at Christmas. Will things hot up, or can they be friends as they both insist? Later, Ella contemplates making up with Freddie, which prompts discussion in the group. When Dani expresses that she doesn't want to hear any 'Freddie Slander', tensions rise as Livvy and Dani have a heated discussion. With conflict already sky high after night one, what does this mean for the rest of the trip?

The trip to Vietnam continues. Diags and Jodie meet for breakfast to talk things out. Dan and Ella have undeniable chemistry, and everyone has noticed. Dani has admitted to some of the group that Dan has been flirting with Ella, and Courtney is not happy. Meanwhile, Diags organises a coach day out with the whole group to a local fishing village. Things start well, but shortly after the group depart things take a turn as gossip and sneaky chats between friends get overheard. It ends in tears for Freddie and Liv with an awkward silence amongst the rest of the group as they approach the port. Will they play happy families for the rest of the trip, or will the chaos continue? Later, at the fishing village, Dani brings Ella and Freddie together. Can they finally move on and be best friends again, or is there just too much history?

In Vietnam, Ella and Dan have a heart to heart on the beach. Meanwhile, back in Essex, Billy has news for Jordan about the wedding.

The heat is well and truly on in Vietnam as Freddie reaches his boiling point. In Essex, Saff opens up to Lauren about Ella's accusation.

In Vietnam, Liv has doubts about her friendship with Elma. Back in Essex, Sophie and Jordan take the next steps towards parenthood, and Saff is more confused than ever.

The Vietnam trip may be over, but the fallout is only just beginning. Resentment still lingers among the group, and a shocking revelation stops Elma in her tracks.

A rift tears through Girl Band, and everyone's loyalty is called into question. Amy confronts Harry and Wills, and Ella and Dani partake in some scream therapy.

Tensions rise when Elma and Amber come face to face, and Harry's noticeable absence at a get together sparks speculation. Jordan celebrates his final birthday before fatherhood.

Drama unfolds at a dinner party, Amber is determined to clear her name amid the ongoing conflict, and Dan and Ella cross paths for the first time since Vietnam.

It's the series finale, and there are still plenty of scores to settle. Wills hosts a music night in a bid to bring everyone together.