Essex’s finest kick off a brand-new series with a trip to Thailand, whilst back at home a raft of fresh faces are making their mark. After a turbulent few months, Dan and Amber finally called time on their relationship. Now he’s back on the market, is a holiday romance in Thailand on the cards for Essex’s most eligible bachelor? And how will his love-life fare when the boys try to thwart his pulling attempts by hiding his most treasured possession: his hairdryer?

Will Chloe come clean about her feelings for that special close friend? And having recovered from a night on the tiles, Sam had an axe to grind...

After a holiday flirtation with Chloe Sims, Dan finds himself facing the reality of pursuing the Queen of Essex.

Dan spends a weekend in Manchester - but stops off to visit Chloe S on his way out of town. Chloe M is devastated to learn her mother is moving away, but gets a job offer from Sam.

Dan returns to Essex and sets out to clear his name. Harry finally manages to get a date with Chloe R, and Bobby makes an appearance on Loose Women to promote his petition.

Dan might have put his woman troubles to bed, but he's going to have to put in work if he wants to get things back on track with former best mate Diags. With Dan desperate to repair their friendship, can the pals patch things up ahead of their joint party and rekindle their once powerful bromance?

With two suitors vying for her affections, Shelby’s feeling torn. With the pressure mounting on her, which boy will reign triumphant in the battle for Shelby’s heart?