The Only Way Is Essex

- Season 9

(2013)

The award-winning reality show returns for its ninth series, following the Essex gang on their annual jaunt to Marbella. The glamorous gals and guys are back in their Spanish home from home for plenty of partying, sun, sea and drama, as well as all the usual gossip and romance.

The award-winning reality show's ninth series continues, following the Essex gang for more fun and frolics on their annual jaunt to Marbella. The glamorous gals and guys are back in their Spanish home from home for plenty of partying, sun, sea and drama, as well as all the usual gossip and romance.

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality show continues. Returning from Marbella to an equally sun-soaked Essex, the gang faces up to the aftermath of their holiday. Sam and Joey's split has everyone talking, Abi and Jasmin get back into the rat race, Mario vows revenge on Little Chris, and Lucy tries to find out if there is a future for her and Dan. Arg arranges a carb-themed barbecue, but can he triumph in a hot dog-eating head-to-head against Gemma's current beau?

Will Diags finally find love with Abi? Mario is still on the warpath as he tries to find out who betrayed him. Joey and Sam hold crisis talks - can they save their relationship?

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality drama continues. Events unfold against the backdrop of nail bars, wine bars, flash cars and designer gear. On Father's Day there is a huge revelation from Dan - what will this mean for his fledgling relationship with Lucy? During a pampering session Chloe and Billie come to blows over Sam and Joey's split. Mario has some harsh words for Ricky.

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality drama continues. Events unfold against the backdrop of nail bars, wine bars, flash cars and designer gear. Is there any going back for Joey and Sam? Expectant father Dan has a heart-to-heart with Lucy, Ricky has a big confession for Jess, plus former Essex resident Lydia returns to the show for a girly catch-up with best pal Lucy.

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality drama continues. Events unfold against the backdrop of nail bars, wine bars, flash cars and designer gear. Following Ricky's revelation, Jess goes on a mission to find out the truth about his infidelity. Meanwhile, Joey and Sam adjust to single life and Diags and Abi have a romantic night in.

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality drama continues. Events unfold against the backdrop of nail bars, wine bars, flash cars and designer gear. Ricky and Jess reel from Mario's revelations and there is an awkward showdown with the Wrights. James invites Sam to a day at the races, Bobby, Charlie K and Gemma hit Essex Pride, and there could be family troubles brewing for Ferne and Charlie S.

Chloe has her first day of work experience at Essex Style Magazine. Ricky tries to rekindle the romance with Jess - but will he succeed? Mario and Lucy go head to head over Bentley, and will there be drama at Dan's Michael Jackson themed birthday party?

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality drama continues. Following an afternoon of tennis, rumours are flying about Gemma and Arg as well as those already circulating about Dan and Lucy. Could there any truth to the gossip? Ricky lays on the charm during a game of golf with Jess's dad. During a big group dinner, Ferne's big mouth gets her into trouble again, while Lucy is shocked to hear that Dan may not be as squeaky clean as she thought.

All the latest drama and gossip in the lives of the glamorous, spray tanned residents of Essex. In the penultimate episode in the current series, Abi is planning a murder mystery birthday party. Jess is organising a single ladies hen party for her mum Carol - whose 30th wedding anniversary is approaching. Gemma is at loggerheads with Arg over the bonk in the bush saga, and Lucy challenges Dan about the Jasmin rumours.

The ninth series of Britain's most talked-about reality drama concludes. Events unfold against the backdrop of nail bars, wine bars, flash cars and designer gear. In the final episode of the current series, Carol and Mark Wright celebrate their 30th anniversary by renewing their wedding vows. Lucy and Mario have a heart-to-heart chat, Joey and Sam bid each other an emotional farewell, Jess and Ricky reach a decision about their relationship, and Arg gets a big surprise.