The Only Way Is Essex

- Season 26

(2020)

With lockdown restrictions easing off, the Essex gang are back together at a social distance.

Yaz worries when Lockie disappears without any contact after a night out.

Chloe S and Pete finally meet to discuss the problems in their friendship.

Olivia is torn between her life in Essex and her fiancé in Manchester.

Yaz shocks Lockie by announcing she could be pregnant.

As the group head to London, Diags is shocked to come face-to-face with a ghost from his past.

Amber isn't happy with Dan after finding out he's confided in Demi about their relationship struggles during lockdown. Matt makes plans to celebrate Bobby's birthday in style.

Yaz is caught in the middle when her close friend Nicole goes head-to-head with Amber.

The group take a trip down memory lane and discuss their last 10 years in Essex with some familiar faces.

Amy comes up with a cunning plan to bring Kelsey and Chloe B together.

Amy feels out of her comfort zone during the school run as she worries she doesn't fit in with the other Mums.

Pete returns and is determined to win back Chloe S's trust.

Amber is furious that Dan's past with Chloe S is dragged back up, whilst Liam worries his music video isn't being taken seriously when Diags and Tommy sabotage it.

Bobby reveals that Matt has moved back to Reading so they can work on their relationship at a slower pace.

Dan and Lockie fear they'll be dragged into their girlfriend's feud, and Chloe S lets Pete know how much she appreciates the effort he's put into rebuilding their friendship.

Harry L gets emotional when opening up to Tom about his break-up with Frankie, meanwhile Chloe S admires how strong Frankie is in handling it.

Nicole decides to remove all the negativity from her life and starts by clearing the air with Chloe B, but Clelia fails to see why she would side with the enemy.

Bobby announces he's split with Matt, whilst Lockie prepares to meet with Yaz's parents for the first time since their original break-up.

The festive spirit has arrived and despite the restrictions being put on the country, our Essex friendsare determined to make the best from a not so great situation.