List of The Only Way Is Essex cast members

The following is a list of cast members of the British semi-reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex.

Current cast

This is a list of the current cast members appearing in the show in order of their first appearance.

Cast member Series Episodes Year
James "Arg" Argent 1– 198 2010–
Lydia Bright 1–7, 9, 11– 151 2010–12, 2013, 2014–
Billie Faiers 1– 176 2010–
Megan McKenna 1, 17– 10 2010, 2016–
Gemma Collins 2– 170 2011–
Chloe Sims 2– 188 2011–
Carol Wright 2– 126 2011–
Debbie Douglas 2–10, 12– 100 2011–13, 2014–
James "Diags" Bennewith 4– 166 2012–
Bobby-Cole Norris 4– 151 2012–
James "Lockie" Lock 8– 110 2013–
Ferne McCann 9– 100 2013–
Danni Armstrong 10– 94 2013–
Georgia Kousoulou 11– 88 2014–
Vas Morgan 12– 59 2014–
Tommy Mallet 13– 64 2014–
Dan Edgar 14– 52 2015–
Jake Hall 14– 46 2015–
Chloe Lewis 14– 47 2015–
Pete Wicks 15– 39 2015–
Kate Wright 16– 25 2015–
Mike Hassini 16– 25 2015–
Liam Blackwell 16– 27 2015–
Chloe Meadows 17– 14 2016–
Courtney Green 17– 14 2016–
Jon Clark 17– 14 2016–
Chris Clark 17– 14 2016–
Nikki Blackwell 17– 6 2016–

Former cast

This is a list of the current cast members appearing in the show in order of their last appearance.

Cast member Series Episodes Year
Nicole Bass 16–17 18 2015–16
Lewis Bloor 10–17 83 2013–16
Jess Wright 1–16 183 2010–15
Lauren Goodger 1–6, 16 63 2010–12, 2015
Mario Falcone 3–11, 13–16 138 2011–15
Patricia "Nanny Pat" Brooker 1–16 117 2010–15
Fran Parman 11–16 59 2014–16
Mark Wright Snr. 3, 6–11, 16 25 2011, 2012–14, 2015
Lauren Pope 1–16 163 2010–15
Elliott Wright 10–16 65 2013–15
Jasmin Walia 1, 7–14 78 2010, 2012–15
Ricky Rayment 4–14 114 2012–15
Frankie Essex 2–10, 14 73 2011–13, 2015
Charlie Sims 9–14 55 2013–15
Dan Osborne 8–14 67 2013–15
Leah Wright 2, 9, 11–14 22 2011, 2013, 2014–15
George Harrison 13 11 2014
Tom Pearce 5–13 105 2012–14
Harry Derbidge 1–3, 12 45 2010–11, 2014
Grace Andrews 11–12 22 2014
Joan Collins 5–12 26 2012–14
Sam Faiers 1–11 129 2010–14
Mark Wright 1–3, 6, 7, 11 42 2010–11, 2012, 2014
Lucy Mecklenburgh 1–10 107 2010–13
Abi Clarke 8–10 26 2013
Joey Essex 2–10 110 2011–13
Chris "Little Chris" Drake 4–10 59 2012–13
Charlie King 4–9 55 2012–13
Danny Walia 7–8 12 2012–13
Jack Bennewith 8 8 2013
Darrell Privett 6–8 13 2012–13
Jamie Reed 3, 6, 8 8 2011, 2012, 2013
Kirk Norcross 1–3, 7–8 54 2010–11, 2012–13
Danni Park-Dempsey 5–8 21 2012–13
Billi Mucklow 3–8 49 2011–13
Mick Norcross 2–8 53 2011–13
Cara Kilbey 3–7 49 2011–12
Tom Kilbey 4–7 34 2012
Georgina Dorsett 4–5 15 2012
Dino Georgiades 3–4 15 2011–12
Georgio Georgiades 3–4 15 2011–12
Peri Sinclair 3–4 11 2011–12
Nicola Goodger 2–4 15 2011–12
Maria Fowler 1–3 26 2010–11
Amy Childs 1–2 25 2010–11
Candy Jacobs 1 6 2010
Michael Woods 1 3 2010

Duration of cast

Current Series
1
(2010)		 2
(2011)		 3
(2011)		 4
(2012)		 5
(2012)		 6
(2012)		 7
(2012)		 8
(2013)		 9
(2013)		 10
(2013)		 11
(2014)		 12
(2014)		 13
(2014)		 14
(2015)		 15
(2015)		 16
(2015)		 17
(2016)
Arg
Lydia
Billie
Megan
Gemma
Chloe S
Carol
Debbie
Diags
Bobby
Lockie
Ferne
Danni A
Georgia
Vas
Tommy
Jake
Dan E
Chloe L
Pete
Mike
Liam
Kate
Chloe M
Courtney
Jon
Chris C
Nikki
Past Series
1
(2010)		 2
(2011)		 3
(2011)		 4
(2012)		 5
(2012)		 6
(2012)		 7
(2012)		 8
(2013)		 9
(2013)		 10
(2013)		 11
(2014)		 12
(2014)		 13
(2014)		 14
(2015)		 15
(2015)		 16
(2015)		 17
(2016)
Nicole
Lewis
Jess
Lauren G
Mario
Nanny Pat
Fran
Mark Snr.
Lauren P
Elliott
Ricky
Charlie S
Jasmin
Dan O
Leah
Joan
George
Tom P
Harry
Grace
Sam
Mark
Lucy
Abi
Joey
Little Chris
Frankie
Charlie K
Danny
Jack
Darrell
Jamie
Kirk
Danni P-D
Billi
Mick
Cara
Tom K
Georgina
Dino
Georgio
Nicola
Peri
Maria
Amy
Candy
Michael

Cast departures

Amy Childs left the show after the second series so that she could enter Celebrity Big Brother 8.[1] She then starred in her own reality show It's All About Amy on Channel 5 until it was axed after one series.[2]

Mark Wright announced that he would be leaving the show to take part in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! He made his final appearance during the final episode of series 3, which aired on 9 November 2011. Wright later went on to present Take Me Out: The Gossip on ITV2 for two series in 2012.[3] Like Childs, Wright went on to star in his own reality series Mark Wright's Hollywood Nights on ITV2 in June 2012, which ran for five episodes before being cancelled due to lack of interest and low ratings. Wright made a cameo appearance in series 6 as well as appearing during the Christmas episode at the end of series 7. In 2014, Wright's latest reality series launched, entitled Party Wright Around the World.[4] He also made a brief appearance during the tenth episode of the eleventh series to support his cousin Elliott Wright in his fight with Lewis Bloor.

On 13 December 2011, Kirk Norcross confirmed he would not be returning to the show saying: "I reached my peak. I also felt I was becoming known as the fiery guy who would flare up, which isn't me. It's just weird how it got, with so many characters fighting for storylines. TOWIE is a great show, but I couldn't see what storyline I was going to end up with - I think I've quit while I was ahead".[5] He later went on to appear on Celebrity Big Brother 9.[6][7] Norcross returned to the show in the first episode of series 7, but left once again in series 8 after claiming the show had changed too much.[8]

On 9 January 2012, Maria Fowler and Harry Derbidge confirmed their exits from the show on Twitter, with both of them hinting that they have different projects lined up for the future.[9] Fowler thanked her fans for their support, and revealed that she had agreed to leave the show following a meeting with producers.[10] Meanwhile, Derbidge wrote that he was "moving on to different things."[11]

On 22 August 2012, just a few hours before the final episode of series 6, it was officially confirmed that Lauren Goodger would make her exit during this episode. Goodger "mutually agreed" a deal to leave the series with ITV, although producers have stated that she could return in the future.[12] On 19 December 2012, Lydia Bright departed in the 2012 Christmas Special following series 7.[13]

On 19 February 2013, it was announced that Cara Kilbey had left the show after a mutual agreement. This followed the departure of her brother Tom and a guilty drink driving plea.[14][15]

On 8 March 2013, during series 8, Mick Norcross announced he had left the show. He said, "My club is an upmarket venue where people come to drink champagne and feel spoiled, All these rows they keep filming don't show the club in a good light and I'm worried it's putting people off coming, which is the last thing I want. Allowing the Sugar Hut Honeys to be called slags is the final straw. I would never allow that to happen in my venue. I've had enough. I'm out." Norkross also banned producers from filming in his club "Sugar Hut" following his departure.[8] Two weeks later, his son, Kirk Norcross, announced on Twitter that he had left the show for a second time, claiming it had changed too much.[16] During the same series, Debbie Douglas also announced her departure from the show on Twitter, saying "For everyone who has been asking me where I have been on recent episodes of TOWIE, I have made the decision to leave the show." On 24 May 2013, it was announced Danni Park-Dempsey, Billi Mucklow and Darrell Privett would all leave the series.[17] Though no formal statements were made, neither Danny Walia or Jack Bennewith were seen during series 9.

On 9 September 2013, Charlie King announced that he had left the show, before thanking everyone for the support via Twitter.[18]

Four days later, before the series 10 finale, it was confirmed that Joey Essex had left the show and would not be returning for the next series. He later went on to compete in the thirteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Like Amy and Mark, Joey went onto having his own reality show Educating Joey Essex, which began airing in 2014. During the 2013 Christmas Special at the end of series 10, Lucy Mecklenburgh made her final appearance. She then thanked everyone on Twitter for their support and said that she's excited for new projects in 2014.[19]

On 25 January 2014, Little Chris announced his departure from the show in a tweet thanking his fans.[20] Abi Clarke was not seen during series 11 or 12, despite no official word about her departure. She was, however, ill during early 2014.[21]

On 16 December 2015, it was confirmed that Nanny Pat had died of a short illness, aged 80.[22]

Cast returns

On 30 September 2012, Kirk Norcross returned to the show in the first episode of the seventh series.[23] Norcross had a stint on Celebrity Big Brother 9 earlier in the year. He continued on the cast during series 8 but then announced he would be leaving the show again.

On 16 December 2012, Mark Wright confirmed he would be returning for a one-off appearance in the 2012 Christmas Special after the seventh series, after originally appearing in the show from series 1–3. He also had a non-speaking cameo appearance during the sixth series.

On 16 June 2013, it was revealed in the "next time" montage of the episode that Lydia Bright would be returning. She then took to her Twitter to confirm this but said it was only for one episode. During this episode she met with Lucy Mecklenburgh to help her through her relationship issues.[24] She made her second return to the show during the final episode of the eleventh series. Lydia's mother, Debbie Douglas, also returned for a one-off episode in the tenth series, where she met up with Lucy to advise her on her relationship with ex-boyfriend Mario Falcone,[25] before making another return in the twelfth series to join Lydia once again. On 2 June 2014, Amy Childs announced that her cousin Harry Derbidge would be making a return to the show during the twelfth series of the show to join his current boyfriend Bobby-Cole Norris in Marbella.[26]

References

  1. ↑ "Celebrity Big Brother 2011 line-up: Amy Childs, Tara Reid, Kerry Katona vie for hottest star". Daily Mail (DMG Media). 19 August 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Sperling, Daniel (26 January 2012). "Amy Childs reality show 'It's All About Amy' axed by Channel 5". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  3. ↑ Eames, Tom (3 June 2012). "Nadine Coyle to present 'Take Me Out' spinoff?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  4. ↑ O'Sullivan, Kevin (1 March 2014). "Party Wright Around the World proves ITV2's ideas box is emptier than Mark Wright's skull". Daily Mirror (Trinity Mirror). Retrieved 11 March 2014.
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  6. ↑ Sperling, Daniel (13 December 2011). "'Only Way Is Essex' Kirk Norcross: 'I never liked Mark Wright'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  7. ↑ Tarley, Rachel (4 January 2012). "Celebrity Big Brother 2012: Line-up revealed as housemates go in". Metro. DMG Media. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Mick Norcross quits reality show The Only Way is Essex". Newsbeat. BBC. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  9. ↑ Eames, Tom (9 January 2012). "Maria Fowler, Harry Derbidge leave 'The Only Way Is Essex'". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  10. ↑ Fowler, Maria (9 January 2012). "Maria leaves TOWIE". Twitter. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  11. ↑ Derbidge, Harry (9 January 2012). "Harry leaves TOWIE". Twitter. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  12. ↑ Eames, Tom (22 August 2012). "'TOWIE': Lauren Goodger to leave for 'Dancing on Ice'?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  13. ↑ Rigler, Natasha (20 December 2012). "TOWIE: Mark Wright returns to save Arg, Lydia Bright leaves Essex". Reveal. Nat Mags. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  14. ↑ "Lydia Bright's boyfriend announces he's leaving TOWIE". OK!. Northern & Shell. 14 November 2012. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  15. ↑ Robertson, Colin (20 February 2013). "Cara Kilbey quits The Only Way Is Essex". The Sun. News UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  16. ↑ Sampson, Issy (21 March 2014). "TOWIE shock: Kirk Norcross quits the show on Twitter ... on Danny Dyer's advice". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  17. ↑ Howell, Anna (24 May 2013). "TOWIE: Gary Lineker's brother, Wayne, joins cast whilst Danni Park-Dempsey, Billi Mucklow and Darrell Privett are all axed!". Unreality TV. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  18. ↑ Eames, Tom (9 September 2013). "'The Only Way Is Essex': Charlie King quits show". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  19. ↑ "TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh celebrates finally leaving the Essex-themed TV show". Daily Mail. DMG Media. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  20. ↑ Webster, Samantha (25 January 2014). "TOWIE star Little Chris thanks the reality TV show for 'brilliant times' as he moves on". OK!. Northern & Shell. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  21. ↑ McGarry, Lisa (19 March 2014). "TOWIE cursed? Sam Faiers, Abi Clarke 'seriously ill'". Unreality TV. Retrieved 1 April 2014.
  22. ↑ "Towie's Nanny Pat dies after short illness". Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  23. ↑ Cooper, Joel (1 October 2012). "The Only Way Is Essex: Kirk Norcross makes return to reality show". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  24. ↑ Eames, Tom (17 June 2013). "'The Only Way is Essex': Lydia Bright returning for one-off episode". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  25. ↑ Heath, Olivia (6 July 2013). "TOWIE's favourite agony aunt Debbie Douglas returns for one episode!". Reveal. Nat Mags. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  26. ↑ Gregory, Annie (2 July 2014). "Amy Childs reveals Harry Derbidge is making a TOWIE comeback". OK!. Northern & Shell. Retrieved 2 July 2014.

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