[2] It includes the first appearances of new cast members Ben Shenel and Ercan Ramadan.
[4] Love Island winners Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde both made another guest appearance during the eighth episode.
[5] Original cast member James Argent was also absent for most of this series.
A further two Essexmas specials aired in December 2016, where Danni Armstrong announced her departure from the series.
[citation needed] The series focused heavily on Bobby's mission to conquer his fears,[6] the breakdown of Amber and Chris's relationship causing a divide between the boys and the girls,[7] and the aftermath of Lockie and Danni's shock break-up.