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 Pope ITV reality television series "Tycoon". The show saw Peter Jones search for entrepreneurs with ideas that he helped turn into profit-making companies, while the eventual winner was chosen by the public. Pope came fourth out of the six contestants but continued to work with Jones after the show on expanding her business. In early 2018 Lauren released 24 inch hair extensions with her brand Hair Rehab London which were the brands longest hair extensions to date. Pope appeared in series 2 of "Mile High" for two episodes. Since October 2010, she has appeared in the ITVBe (previously ITV2) structured reality