Season 18

The Essex gang head to Mallorca, where Megan and Pete face more accusations, Arg confronts Lydia and Bobby tries to broaden his cultural horizons.

The drama in Mallorca continues as Chloe Lewis tries to prove that Megan is not to be trusted. Back in Essex, Diags tries to help Arg and Dan get over their exes.

Pete steps in when the rumours about Megan's behaviour in Mallorca push her to breaking point.

Tempers flare as Mike and Pete trade insults. Megan is upset to hear that Chloe M and Courtney have been socialising with Lydia and co. Bobby tries to move on.

Megan faces a new battle as she and Chloe M acknowledge their friendship woes. Danni holds a fashion show. Gemma returns to help Billie banish an unwanted visitor.

The fallout from Megan and Chloe M's big bust-up causes problems. Arg and Dan settle in to their new pad. Jess Wright and her dog Bella return to cheer Bobby up.

Gemma reveals her secret crush on Jon, but will she still be so keen when Kate accuses Jon of secretly messaging her? The gang take part in a silly sports day.

Jon comes to blows with Kate before clashing with Diags, who is angered by his treatment of Dan. Gemma and Bobby dish out agony aunt advice across the airwaves.

Jon's feud with Kate remains unresolved, and he seems poised to start another with Chloe Sims. Arg talks to Debbie for the first time since his break-up with Lydia.

Last in the 18th series of the real-life soap. Kate reaches breaking point. Pete and Megan's relationship reaches the next level. The gang celebrate Bobby's 30th birthday in style.