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
Chloe Sims remaining members of the ITVBe show having had numerous arguments and storylines including fights with James Argent, Pete Wicks and Ferne Mccann. Her relationship with 'best friend' Wicks has been an ongoing storyline for a number of series following a huge fallout between the two due to his relationship with Singer Megan McKenna. In February 2018 it was announced that Sims would take part in a 10th anniversary special of Take Me Out. She also made an appearance on co-star Gemma Collins' television show "Diva Espana" in 2018, which was filmed in Italy. In October 2018 Sims was announced as