The Only Way Is Essex: Season 30
Season 30 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Only Way Is Essex Season 29.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 30 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Mar 26, 2023
Diags and Elma finally admit how much they like each other. Meanwhile, Jordan and new girlfriend Sophie come face to face with his ex Chloe.
Episode 2
Apr 2, 2023
Chloe Brockett questions the loyalty of her friends after she storms out of Dan and Amber's housewarming party. A drunken kiss leaves Roman and Dani as confused as ever.
Episode 3
Apr 9, 2023
Harry wants to go all out and plan the most perfect day for Amy's baby shower, and Chloe, Courtney and Amber talk to Jordan after his fiery exchange with Chloe B.
Episode 4
Apr 16, 2023
Amber thinks that Brockett is being a hypocrite after making up with their enemy Junaid, and could Dani and Roman's fledgling relationship be over already?
Episode 5
Apr 23, 2023
Roman looks for advice after finding himself in a love triangle, and Junaid falls out with Dani and Ella. Is it too late to save their friendship?
Episode 6
Apr 30, 2023
After Junaid tried to kiss Harry on a night out, they come face to face to talk it out for the first time - will Junaid admit his feelings towards Harry?
Episode 7
May 7, 2023
As Thailand draws to a close, Dani is on the war path and confronts Roman at Jordan's birthday party about the lies. Back in Essex, a devastated Roman tries to win Dani back.
Episode 8
May 14, 2023
Things are finally looking up for loved-up Roman in his mission to get Dani back, and he continues his grand gestures of love by hiring out Dani's favourite restaurant for a date.
Episode 9
May 21, 2023
Tensions between Amber and Chloe B reach an all-time high. Later, Amber is furious when she finds out Chloe has been discussing the drama with her enemies.
Episode 10
May 28, 2023
After a series of ups and downs, Roman and Dani finally seem on track to being loved-up. Harry, on the other hand, is having second thoughts after seeing some red flags with Junaid