The Only Way Is Essex series 18

The series launched on 17 July 2016[2] with a special entitled The Only Way is Mallorca.

[4] Despite quitting the show at the end of the sixteenth series, Jess Wright made a one-off appearance to support Bobby over the loss of his dog.

New cast member Amber Dowding joined the show for this series.

[5] Love Island winners Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde also made guest appearances during the ninth episode of the series.

This was the final series to include Billie Faiers after it was announced she had quit the show.