The Only Way Is Essex would be extended. Ahead of the series it was announced that James Argent would be returning to the series following his break from the show. It was also confirmed that after making brief appearances during the previous series, Lauren Pope and Mario Falcone would be returning to the series as a full-time cast member. With this announcement, it was revealed that Mike Hassini would also be returning to the series having previously left the show after the eighteenth series. Former cast member Elliott Wright also made an appearance during the second episode of the series, whilst Vas J Morgan also
Lauren Anne Baldwin which won Best Drama at the Royal Television Society Awards. In 2013, Lauren booked her first major US network role as Betty in TNT drama "Southland". She has since worked on hit shows such as "Lucifer" on FOX, "Timeless" on NBC, "You're The Worst" on FX and "The Odd Couple" for CBS. She played Gretchen in the Emma Watson and Tom Hanks-starring feature film "The Circle", directed by James Ponsoldt. Lauren Anne Baldwin Lauren Baldwin is a British actress, born in Billinge, Merseyside. Lauren played the role of 'Annie' in web series 'Suck & Moan - Vampires vs Zombies' -