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. The series launched on 14 June 2015 with two Marbella specials. 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. It is the third series to feature on ITV's new channel ITVBe. 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. Ahead of the series it was announced that cast member Ricky Rayment had taken a short break from the show but would be back, however he did not return. It was also confirmed that Mario Falcone had been suspended from the show for the second time, this time after promoting slimming pills on social media. He returned during the fourth episode. This was the final series to feature long-running cast member Gemma Collins until her brief return for the Essexmas special, and first to include new cast member Pete Wicks.
Cast
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Reception
Ratings Episode Date Official ITVBe rating ITVBe weekly rank ITVBe+1 viewers Total ITVBe viewers Marbs 1 14 June 2015 881,000 1 64,000 945,000 Marbs 2 17 June 2015 766,000 2 74,000 840,000 Episode 3 21 June 2015 922,000 1 59,000 981,000 Episode 4 24 June 2015 757,000 2 63,000 820,000 Episode 5 28 June 2015 986,000 1 37,000 1,023,000 Episode 6 1 July 2015 959,000 1 20,000 979,000 Episode 7 5 July 2015 730,000 2 62,000 792,000 Episode 8 8 July 2015 911,000 1 52,000 963,000 Episode 9 12 July 2015 749,000 2 27,000 776,000 Episode 10 15 July 2015 948,000 1 66,000 1,014,000 Episode 11 19 July 2015 769,000 2 64,000 833,000 Episode 12 22 July 2015 883,000 1 68,000 951,000 Series average 855,000 1 55,000 910,000
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