The twenty-second series of the British reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex began on 25 March 2018 with the cast heading to Barcelona and concluded on 27 May 2018 after ten episodes.
Ahead of the series, it was confirmed that a number of cast members had been axed including Chris Clark, Amber Dowding, Vas Morgan, Mike Hassini, Jordan Brooks, Jack Rigden, Taylor Barnett and Ruby Lacey,[2] however Chris and Vas each made brief appearances.
[citation needed] As well as this, Mario Falcone and Megan McKenna also confirmed that they wouldn't be returning to the show.
[2] Yazmin's brother Adam Oukhellou also joined the cast midway through the series.
[citation needed] This series focused heavily on the love triangle between Dan, Amber and Clelia,[4] as well as Myles and Courtney's relationship troubles after cheating rumours coming to light and involvement from third parties.