The thirteenth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex was confirmed on 30 January 2014 when it had been announced that it had renewed for a further three series; the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth.
[1] The series launched on 8 October 2014 with two The Only Way Is Ibiza specials.
[2] It was the first series to feature on ITV's new channel ITVBe, which also launched on 8 October 2014.
The first episode of The Only Way Is Ibiza featured a live afterparty straight after the episode hosted by ex-cast member Mark Wright and narrator of the show Denise van Outen.