The fifteenth series of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex was confirmed on 26 November 2014 when it had been announced that it had renewed for at least a further two series, the fourteenth and fifteenth.
After the launch of the new series, it will be immediately followed by another one-off special "TOWIE: All Back to Essex" hosted by Mark Wright.
As well as confirming the new launch date, it was confirmed that ITV had renewed their contract keeping the show for a further six series, taking it to Series 21.
[4] Ahead of the series it was announced that cast member Ricky Rayment had taken a short break from the show but would be back,[5] however he did not return.
This was the final series to feature long-running cast member Gemma Collins until her brief return for the Essexmas special,[7] and first to include new cast member Pete Wicks.