TOWIE series 28 start date confirmed with return of ‘ICONIC’ cast member
The Only Way Is Essex is back!
Last updated 4th Mar 2021
Believe it or not, The Only Way Is Essex is now onto its 28th series, with the popular ITV reality show first hitting our screens way back in October 2010.
Despite spanning a decade and catapulting the likes of Mark Wright, Amy Childs and Gemma Collins into the spotlight, the series is still just as popular and now bosses have confirmed when the hit series will return.
Fans don’t have to wait long, TOWIE series 28 will land on Sunday 14th March (that’s Mother’s Day in case you’ve forgotten).
As if that wasn’t enough excitement for one day, bosses have revealed OG TOWIE star Harry Derbidge will return for the new series, having not featured in the last series. Expressing his excitement on Instagram, Harry wrote, ‘Guess who’s back 😊 @towie day 1 filming 🤍'. (sic)
As well as Harry, TOWIE favourites Bobby Norris, Chloe Sims, Pete Wicks, Amy Childs, Chloe Meadows, Frankie Sims, Clelia Theodorou, Courtney Green, Saffron Lempriere, Ella Wise, Harry Lee, Tom McDonnell, Joey Turner, Chloe Brockett, Liam Gatsby, Nicole Wass and Kelsey Stratford will also feature in series 28.
The last series of TOWIE ended in wonderful fashion back in December, with Tommy Mallett and Georgia Kousolou confirming they were expecting their first child together in the sweetest way.
After the Christmas special aired, the loved-up couple took to Instagram to write, 'WE ARE HAVING A BABY!!!👶 MAY 2021❤️ We are so excited for this next chapter in our lives 🙊 such lovely news to end this crazy year ! Let the next chapter begin.. ✨'. (sic)
Check out which other celebs are expecting babies in 2020:
Oritsé and Kazz Williams
JLS singer Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz announced in October they are expecting their first child together.
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child with her husband Cooke Maroney, with the pair already sharing their two-year-old son, Cy. The news was confirmed to Vogue in October by a representative for the actor.
Arabella Chi
Love Island star and model Arabella Chi announced in early December that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Billy Henty. Arabella announced she's due in May 2025.
Joss Stone
In December 2024, singer Joss Stone revealed she was expecting her fourth child, just weeks after adopting a newborn. Saying in the post 'shocked is an understatement', she told fans... 'nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!! Maybe we should call the 'less is more tour the preggo tour 😆 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️' (sic).
Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly
Former Made In Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock and his wife Emma Louise Connolly announced on New Year's Eve they are expecting their second child together! The pair shared the news on Instagram with a cute video, writing: '2024, thank you for the greatest gift ever! Our hearts and hands are gonna be fuller than ever in 2025, and we couldn't be more excited! Sending love and wishing you all the happiest of New Years. Yeah Baby! ❤️'. (sic)
Teddy Swims and Raiche Wright
'Lose Control' singer Teddy Swims and his girlfriend, fellow singer Raiche Wright, announced in January they are expecting their first child together. The pair shared this photo on Instagram, writing: 'We can't wait to meet you baby 🤍✨'. (sic)
Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson announced in mid-January that she's expecting twins with her boyfriend Zion Foster. The singer shared this cute photo showing off her bump, alongside the caption: 'She's eating for 3 now 👶👶'.
Tiffany Watson and Cameron McGeehan
Made In Chelsea star Tiffany Watson and her footballer husband Cameron McGeehan announced in January that the pair are expecting their second child together. Sharing a post on Instagram, Tiff told her followers: ''A best friend for Jude. Blessed to say we are growing our family'. The couple welcomed a baby boy called Jude in 2023.
Rozz Darlington
MAFS UK series eight star Rozz Darlington announced in early February that she's expecting her first child with boyfriend Jordan Morris. The reality star announced her lovely news on social media, sharing a photo of her baby scan and revealing she's due in August.
Olivia and Alex Bowen
Love Island's fan favourites Alex and Olivia Bowen, who found love on the 2016 series of the hit reality show, have announced they are expecting their second child with a cute video. A few weeks after the announcement, Olivia revealed she was originally pregnant with twins, but sadly lost one.
Caggie Dunlop
Made In Chelsea OG Caggie Dunlop announced in February that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend. Taking to Instagram, Caggie wrote: 'It still feels surreal to say. Pregnancy has been a wild ride, and in just three months, we'll be meeting this new little soul. I keep looking at my tummy grow and am in awe of my body and of women and what we do and what we create, It's pure magic.'
Anne-Marie and Slowthai
Anne-Marie has announced she's expecting her second baby with husband Slowthai. The singer showed off her baby bump in a video promoting her new song 'Don't Panic'.
Meanwhile, despite fans hoping drama would play out between on/off couple James Locke and Yaz Oukhellou in the new series, following their dramatic split earlier this year, it doesn’t look like the model is going to appear as she’s currently living out in Dubai.
We will have to wait and see if Locke appears and spills any tea.
TOWIE series 28 starts on ITVBe on Sunday 14th March.
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