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:
Sam and Briony Aston
In November 2023, Coronation Street actor Sam Aston and his wife Briony revealed that they are expecting their third child! The couple are already proud parents to Sonny and Daisy.
Ashanti and Nelly
After rekindling their romance, American singers Ashanti and Nelly are now expecting their first child together. The couple confirmed the news in April 2024.
Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow
Love Island 2017 couple Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow announced in December that they are expecting their third child together! The couple are already proud parents to two daughters and are now expecting a baby boy in May 2024.
Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
In December 2023, actress Hilary Duff announced she was expecting her fourth child via a Christmas card with her husband Matthew Koma!
Jessica Hayes and Zeb
Love Island 2015 winner Jessuca Hayes and her fiancé Zeb announced the lovely news in December 2023 that they are expecting a baby! Jess shared the news on Instagram with a sweet video of her first son, Presley, kissing her blossoming baby bump.
Emily Atack
At the end of 2023, actress Emily Atack announced she's expecting her first chid! Sharing a photo of herself on Instagram, the former I'm A Celeb star said: 'I've never been so happy and utterly terrified at the same time'.
Emily Miller and Cam Holmes
Reality stars Emily Miller and Cam Holmes, who met on Netflix show Too Hot Too Handle, delighted fans in the New Year by announcing they were expecting their first child together!
Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight
MAFS Australia couple Johnny Balbuziente and Kerry Knight, who met on the show in 2020, announced in January 2024 they are expecting their first child together! The pair, who got married for real in 2023, took to Instagram to confirm their lovely news, revealing their baby is due in June.
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge
Model Sofia Richie shared the lovely news that she and her husband Elliot Grainge are expecting their first child! The couple tied the knot in April 2023.
Joe and Rosie Wicks
Fitness guru Joe Wicks and his wife Rosie announced in January 2024 that they are expecting their fourth baby! The happy couple, who are already parents to India, Marley and Leni, shared their exciting news on Instagram.
Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson
MAFS Australia couple Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson announced in February 2024 that they are expecting their second child together! The couple welcomed their son Ollie in 2020. Cam and Jules' second baby is due in July 2024.
Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker
High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens announced she was pregnant with her first child at the Oscars in March 2024. Vanessa was glowing as she showed off her bump on the red carpet. The news arrives one year after she married Cole Tucker.
Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French
Disney star and American actress Ashley Tisdale announced in March she's expecting her second child with husband Christopher French. The pair welcomed a daughter called Jupiter Iris French in March 2021.
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich
Glee actress Lea Michele and her husband Zandy Reich announced in March they are expecting their first child together. Lea posted the most stunning photo of her bump to social media, writing: 'Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed. 💛'. (sic)
Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan
After announcing they were engaged in May 2023, Too Hot To Handle star Francesca Farago and her partner, TikTok star Jesse Sullivan, confirmed they were expecting twins!
Megan McKenna and Oliver Burke
Reality TV star and singer Megan McKenna announced she's pregnant with her first child with her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke. The pair revealed their lovely news on social media at the beginning of April.
Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso
Henry Cavill and his girlfriend Natalie Viscuso are expecting their first baby together, with the actor revealing the exciting news at the Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare premiere in April, admitting he's very excited.
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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