Oh happy day, TOWIE fans. It seems like it's been filming FOREVER (well, for the past few weeks) and while filming is still going on, we finally have a release date for the new series.
Unlike, other shows such as TheReal Housewives of Cheshire that films months (months!) in advance or Made in Chelsea that finishes filming a series before unleashing it on screens, TOWIE filming is very close to the wire. Which means that the stories playing out on screen are still relevant to real time life and which makes our lives less confusing. Thanks, TOWIE.
Anyway.
When does TOWIE start?
TOWIE series is back on screens on Sunday 25 August at 9pm.
Who is starring in TOWIE series 34?
This we can answer fairly definitively. Fairly.
From the looks of the cast's socials and the official TOWIE Instagram account, most of the cast of series 33 will be returning for the latest series. Saying that, Amber Turner – who has been plagued by quitting rumours for months now – was notably absent in Cyprus filming.
OG Lauren Goodger was also absent from Cyprus filming, but it is believed she will pick up filming in Essex.
This time around, all cast partners were invited on the TOWIE holiday, so expect to see the likes of Jodie Wells, Joe Blackman and Sophie Kasaei (and perhaps even Ella Barnes – who is believed to be dating Roman Hackett) from the get go next season. The Cyprus trip was also the first TOWIE holiday trip for new boy, Freddie Bentley.
What do we know about TOWIE series 34?
We know that the first couple of episodes will take place abroad in Cyprus, we also know that Dan Edgar and Ella Rae Wise were looking very cosy while filming there, we also know that virtually everyone on payroll got an invite to Cyprus.
How can I watch TOWIE?
TOWIE airs on ITVBe at 9pm on Sunday evenings. It's also available to watch on ITVX.