The Real Housewives of Cheshire - Season 17

The Housewives reunite as Seema hosts a girls' getaway in the Lake District, but a surprise guest threatens to whip up a storm.

After an explosive end to the Lakes trip, Rachel and Nicole are left questioning where they stand with Seema while a pregnant Paige happily settles into Cheshire life and welcomes new hot fashionista Ell to the group.

Ampika rejoins the housewives to restore peace and harmony to the group, but Lystra still has a score to settle with Rachel.

Seema and Nicole try to bring back peace and harmony after Lystra and Rachel's explosive row leaves a rift among the group.

Sick of the constant drama, Lauren and Ell take matters into their own hands by organising an afternoon of team bonding - meanwhile, Nick and Royston are back to inject some fun into the mix, but the ladies get more than they bargained for.

Lauren gets some new housemates, Ampika drops a big surprise, and Rachel and Lystra finally meet up and try to make up.

Ampika whisks the Housewives away for a five-star Spanish adventure, but a fractious message sends ripples through the group.

Nicole has some shocking news, Ampika and Rachel try making amends, and the girls' trip ends with a lavish dinner party.

Cheshire sees the return of its favourite redhead as Lauren tries to deal with being a local icon now that she's back in reality again.

Paige finally meets her beautiful baby girl, Lauren continues to cling on to the spotlight, and Joe launches a new cupcake venture.

A frosty feud builds between Lauren and Paige as they work on their issues at a motherhood party to avoid a confrontation.

Joe and Seema plan a surprise hoedown for Nicole, but Lauren and Paige's bust-up could make for a wild western evening.

The Housewives join Brian Dowling on the sofa to discuss the highlights of Series 17.