Aired Monday January 17, 11:55pm - 12:45amon ITV BE

The Only Way Is Essex

Series 5 Episode 1

Arg unveils his new look - but what will Lydia make of it? Joey moves into a new bachelor pad with new flatmate Tom, Lauren Goodger opens up about her life and her struggles with her weight to Lydia, and Charlie and Gemma are still together, but will things remain rosy after their surprise date? Elsewhere, Billie, Cara and Arg throw a marathon benefit party.

Category
Reality / Soap
Original air date
2012-04-15
Cast and crew
  • Joey Essex
  • Lucy Mecklenburgh
  • James Argent
  • Lydia Bright
  • Sam Faiers
  • James "Diags" Bennewith
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