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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it
THE Only Way Is Essex will be getting a Christmas special again this year after its huge success last series. The ITV2 show will air season 36 this autumn, followed by a festive spin-off towards the end of the year. Advertisement 5 Towie will be getting a festive episode this year Credit: ITV 5 Bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama from last Christmas special Credit: ITV 5 The festive spin-off has always been a favourite for Towie fans Credit: ITV The Christmas special has not always been guaranteed, but after last year's explosive dinner party, bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama and meltdowns. A source told The Sun: "In the past, the show has skipped the festive episodes for a few years, but it recently returned and has been on a series by series basis. "They review it each year and decide - it comes down to a lot of stuff, including budgets and also how much good footage they get while shooting the previous series. "At the moment, as everyone knows, cash is quite tight at ITV and they have made some big cutbacks across the board, including, most famously, across ITV Daytime. Advertisement READ MORE ON TOWIE "But Towie is still a flagship show for ITV2 and bosses have decided to do another Christmas special. "The latest series they shot is really juicy and they are thrilled with it, so they definitely want to capture more drama to go out over the party season." The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment Towie bosses are set to share the official announcement closer to the time - but it is said to be full steam ahead. Advertisement Most read in News TV The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment. The new series will feature Celebrity Big Brother star Ella Rae Wise's reunion with Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar since their split. Towie's Dan Edgar makes shock confession over Ella Rae Wise romance after she breaks down in tears in CBB over split Fans will also get to see Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman take the next step in their relationship. But viewers will have to wait a little longer before they see Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq walk down the aisle, after she announced that she was postponing her wedding until next year. Advertisement With , the programme is returning to its original home on ITV2 from Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it Advertisement A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe. "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. Advertisement "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. An insider said at the time: "ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. "ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn." Advertisement 5 The festive special has not always been guaranteed over the years Credit: ITV 5 Towie is set to return this autumn and it's set to be 'really juicy' Credit: ITV
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it
Towie fans will be getting an extra helping of the show each week GIVE US MORE ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Only Way Is Essex will be getting a Christmas special again this year after its huge success last series. The ITV2 show will air season 36 this autumn, followed by a festive spin-off towards the end of the year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Towie will be getting a festive episode this year Credit: ITV 5 Bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama from last Christmas special Credit: ITV 5 The festive spin-off has always been a favourite for Towie fans Credit: ITV The Christmas special has not always been guaranteed, but after last year's explosive dinner party, bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama and meltdowns. A source told The Sun: "In the past, the show has skipped the festive episodes for a few years, but it recently returned and has been on a series by series basis. "They review it each year and decide - it comes down to a lot of stuff, including budgets and also how much good footage they get while shooting the previous series. "At the moment, as everyone knows, cash is quite tight at ITV and they have made some big cutbacks across the board, including, most famously, across ITV Daytime. "But Towie is still a flagship show for ITV2 and bosses have decided to do another Christmas special. "The latest series they shot is really juicy and they are thrilled with it, so they definitely want to capture more drama to go out over the party season." The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment Towie bosses are set to share the official announcement closer to the time - but it is said to be full steam ahead. The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment. The new series will feature Celebrity Big Brother star Ella Rae Wise's reunion with Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar since their split. Towie's Dan Edgar makes shock confession over Ella Rae Wise romance after she breaks down in tears in CBB over split Fans will also get to see Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman take the next step in their relationship. But viewers will have to wait a little longer before they see Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq walk down the aisle, after she announced that she was postponing her wedding until next year. With ITVBe now closing, the programme is returning to its original home on ITV2 from Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it reverted to one episode per week back in 2018. A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe. "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. An insider said at the time: "ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. "ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn." 5 The festive special has not always been guaranteed over the years Credit: ITV
The Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
ITV bringing back Towie spin-off years after cancelling it
THE Only Way Is Essex will be getting a Christmas special again this year after its huge success last series. The ITV2 show will air season 36 this autumn, followed by a festive spin-off towards the end of the year. 5 5 5 The Christmas special has not always been guaranteed, but after last year's explosive dinner party, bosses are keen to replicate the same fiery drama and meltdowns. A source told The Sun: "In the past, the show has skipped the festive episodes for a few years, but it recently returned and has been on a series by series basis. "They review it each year and decide - it comes down to a lot of stuff, including budgets and also how much good footage they get while shooting the previous series. "At the moment, as everyone knows, cash is quite tight at ITV and they have made some big cutbacks across the board, including, most famously, across ITV Daytime. "But Towie is still a flagship show for ITV2 and bosses have decided to do another Christmas special. "The latest series they shot is really juicy and they are thrilled with it, so they definitely want to capture more drama to go out over the party season." The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment Towie bosses are set to share the official announcement closer to the time - but it is said to be full steam ahead. The Sun has reached out to ITV for comment. The new series will feature Celebrity Big Brother star Ella Rae Wise's reunion with Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar since their split. Towie's Dan Edgar makes shock confession over Ella Rae Wise romance after she breaks down in tears in CBB over split Fans will also get to see Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman take the next step in their relationship. But viewers will have to wait a little longer before they see Amy Childs and Billy Delbosq walk down the aisle, after she announced that she was postponing her wedding until next year. With ITVBe now closing, the programme is returning to its original home on ITV2 from Autumn 2025. Ahead of the move, TOWIE will be reverting to airing twice a week. It will see a new midweek episode joining the usual Sunday instalment. This was the show's original screening pattern but it reverted to one episode per week back in 2018. A source said: 'ITV want to make a big splash with the show returning to its original home on ITV2 with the closure of ITVBe. "It's one of their flagship shows and it's still one of ITVX's most streamed shows with 66 million streams in the last 12 months alone. "Bosses think it's high time the show was reinstated to airing twice a week, just like it did in its original heyday. "It's amazing news for fans who will be getting double their fix of drama, and the cast are thrilled too. "It's a huge vote of confidence in the show after all these years on air.' Earlier this year, it was revealed bosses were making ITV2 the home of reality TV, with all future series broadcasting from there. An insider said at the time: " ITV has seen incredible success and record breaking numbers of viewers on ITV2, so following that success they'll be shutting ITVBe and moving Towie onto ITV2, which will now be the home of reality. "ITVBe shuts in June, then the new series of Towie will debut on ITV2 in Autumn." 5 5
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billie Shepherd slammed by mum-shamers over daughter's party but fans come to her defence
TOWIE's Billie Shepherd and her husband Greg Shepherd threw their eldest child Nelly an 11th birthday party last week, with the reality TV star since posting about the occasion Ex Towie star Billie Shepherd has split fans after posting photos of her eldest child's no expense spared birthday party this week. Billie, 35, held a Coachella themed party for her daughter Nelly, 11, last week in homage to the popular American festival. The mum transformed the garden of her home in Essex to keep the festival theme and she hired a DJ and arranged a "surprise" set by a saxophonist. Guests were also treated to a pizza van and a pancake cart, among other food options including a three-tiered cake. Many fans seemed impressed by the party and took to the comments section of the post to share well wishes. However, not everyone felt that way, with Billie attracting a backlash from some people on the platform this week. One wrote: "Cannot imagine what the milestone birthdays will look like. Yes they can afford it and good for them, just don't put it on social media." Another said beside a laughing emoji: "Nellychella at 11? Nah p*** off. Too much money." A third person said: "Hope she has a great birthday but even with your well off status, I'd still tone it down. JMHO." Sharing their thoughts, someone else said: "I'm confused! Loved watching your show but you stopped filming stating Nelly was at an age where you didn't want her in the limelight ... yet here you are opening her up to a whole new level." Someone wrote: "I think perhaps the issue some people are having are that it can be misconstrued as showing off. There's so many people that can't afford to do much with the current climate as it is, so yes, naturally, people will feel crap and maybe even bitter about it. And that's absolutely okay! It's valid, times are difficult!! Is it extra for an 11 year old, yes, of I had their money, would I do the same, yes!! Yes, we would! I think I'd go about advertising it differently though. But this is my personal opinion. "So for those that are saying its too much, I agree with you, but for those also wishing them the best and birthday wishes, I also agree with you too! What I don't think is fair, is to see people attacking those that don't agree with it, it's how they feel, yes, it's rude, but that's how they feel and they can't help that." Responding to that comment, one person wrote: "They don't connect with 'normal people' they like to shove it in peoples faces, they cannot read the room so to speak. The whole family are like that. It's just unnecessary. "It's not jealousy either because I would still choose not to spoil my children this excessively as they will always expect it. What would be nice is showing them how the poorest of poor are, maybe volunteering? Then showing people how you give back, because without the public following you wouldn't be here." Fans however came to Billie's defence in the comments section amid the criticism. One wrote: "Love it! What a lucky little Nelly! All those hating, it's her money, she earned it! I'm pretty sure you would do the same for your kids if you could! Jealousy is an awful trait." Addressing the comment about her posting about the party, another said: "This is her social media though? Surely she can post what she wants here and if you don't like it you can unfollow instead of telling her what to post?" Someone else said: "Some of these comments are vile, absolutely vile. She's your baby who turned 11, why not spoil her, I would too. Happy 11th birthday to Nelly. She's a loved and adored little girl by her family, how can people be so mean." Whilst another said: "She's celebrating her daughter's birthday, why shouldn't she show it off, yes some people are struggling etc, but don't be rude or envious of someone celebrating their child's birthday, so what if it's extravagant I'd do exactly the same if I had the money." Billie had told fans that the party was "extra special" and that guests had "the best time". She wrote in the caption of her post earlier this week: "The best day celebrating Nelly's 11th Birthday. Sooooo much fun from start to end. "I absolutely love party planning and this theme has to be one of my favourite yet!! Our gorgeous girl @djpops_lolamanuel kept the party going all day and not forgetting a surprise appearance from @cj_sax. We really had the best time." She added: "As always thank you to the amazing suppliers that I work with. You all went above and beyond to make things extra special and absolutely nailed the brief to every last detail." She concluded by tagging each supplier.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Billie Faiers mum-shamed for ‘flaunting wealth' as she throws festival-themed party for Nellie's 11th birthday
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BILLIE Faiers has shared details of her daughter's 11th birthday celebrations - but followers are claiming the festival-inspired bash is 'OTT' and 'too much'. Former Towie star Billie shared the epic party labelled 'Nelly-Chella' on social media, which included a candy floss machine, pizza van, DJ, saxophonist and balloon-filled pool party at their Essex mansion. 9 Billie threw a huge party for her daughter Nellie - and followers think it's gone too far Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial 9 A giant pastel cake was presented to Nellie at her decadent birthday party Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial Reality star Billie wrote: "The best day celebrating Nelly's 11th Birthday. Sooooo much fun from start to end. I absolutely love party planning and this theme has to be one of my favourite yet!! "As always thank you to the amazing suppliers that I work with. You all went above and beyond to make things extra special and absolutely nailed the brief to every last detail." Followers commented: "Think I got a tenner in a card for my 11th birthday." "Lovely - but too much!" remarked a second. "No pressure on the other parents then…" observed a third. "Never thought I'd be jealous of an 11-year-old's party," admitted a fourth. "Cannot imagine what the milestone birthdays will look like. Yes they can afford it and good for them, just don't put it on social media," suggested one user. "Nelly-Chella at 11? Nah, p**s off. Too much money." "Spoilt brat," barked another. Billie Faiers slammed for being 'out of touch' as she shows off expensive hot tub "Wow. If this is what happens at an 11th party what on earth will she get for an 18th/21st?" inquired a follower. Another user penned: "I think perhaps the issue some people are having are that it can be misconstrued as showing off. "There's so many people that can't afford to do much with the current climate as it is, so yes, naturally, people will feel like cr*p and maybe even bitter about it. "And that's absolutely okay! It's valid, times are difficult!! Is it extra for an 11-year-old? Yes. If I had their money, would I do the same? Yes! I think I'd go about advertising it differently though." The reality star was slammed by fans last month as she plugged a hot tub freebie on Instagram whilst also having a swimming pool in the background. The video sparked outrage from some followers who claimed the star promoted a product that does not have an 'affordable' price tag at £1,500. Billie shares Nellie, son Arthur and youngest daughter Margot with her husband Greg Shepard. Billie and broker-businessman Greg have been married since 2019 and live in a £1.4 million Essex mansion. It comes after the pair enjoyed a wild celebration for his 40th birthday, boozing on a yacht in Dubai, in March. 9 Young DJs were called in to bring some life into the party proceedings Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial 9 A posh pizza van was hired to cater for the multiple guests at the birthday bash Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial 9 Their £1.4 million home was decorated lavishly for the 11-year-old's party Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial 9 An array of sweet treats were available for party guests Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial 9 The pool party in their Essex mansion has been called 'inappropriate' and 'too much' Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial 9 Billie was joined at the party by sister Sam and their family and friends Credit: Instagram / billieshepherdofficial
