History Series / TheOnlyWayIsEssex

* InternetCounterattack: [[DiscussedTrope Discussed in British media]]. But this verges on CriticalResearchFailure calling them {{troll}}s, as the [[InsistentTerminology proper term is cyber-abusers]].

* TheChessmaster: Chloe Sims does this UpToEleven to get what they want or need.

* GambitRoulette: Amy Childs and Maria Fowler play this UpToEleven on occasion.

If you ever wanted to know what could make the title for being the British version of ''Series/JerseyShore'' [[note]]Although, ''Series/GeordieShore'' and ''Series/TheValleys'' would be a more appropriate comparison[[/note]] or ''Series/TheHills'', it might just be Creator/{{ITV}}'s ''The Only Way Is Essex'', set in the titular [[UsefulNotes/HomeCounties Essex]]. It follows the lives of young, attractive twenty-somethings living in Essex and their relationships with their friends and neighbours. Their families also make frequent cameos, making the show have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large cast of contestants]].

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Need we say more? The cast list is ever changing with new faces each series.

If you ever wanted to know what could make the title for being the British version of ''Series/JerseyShore'' [[note]]Although, ''Series/GeordieShore'' and ''Series/TheValleys'' would be a more appropriate comparison[[/note]] or ''Series/TheHills'', it might just be Creator/{{ITV}}'s ''The Only Way Is Essex'', set in the titular [[UsefulNotes/HomeCounties Essex]]. It follows the lives of young, attractive twenty-somethings living in Essex and their relationships with their friends and neighbors. Their families also make frequent cameos, making the show have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large cast of contestants]].

->''"I half-expected someone to [[FoodSlap throw a drink in someone’s face]] and then Bobby to strut in naked with a [[FanDisservice tea towel strapped around his bollocks.]]"''
-->--'''WebOriginal/EddieAtTheLMV'''

!!Tropes:

* MusicalNumber: Arg is a successful Sinatra impersonator and has provided many musical moments. Jess' girl band and solo numbers. Gatsby has also filmed a music video during an episode.

* TheCasanova: Mario was the original, but after his departure, several newcomers have taken up the handle, particularly the likes of Lockie, Pete, the Clark brothers... all proving popular with the female cast.

* AntiRoleModel: Mark to Joey. So much so that when Joey chats Lucy up, she walks off as soon as she hears he wants to be just like Mark.

** Arg in series 1, so much so that he's upgraded to main cast in series 2.

* ButtMonkey: Arg... whether it's Mark telling him to sort out all the "timber" Arg has put on or his ex, Lydia, or her mum, Debbie, screeching at him, Arg always seems to be on the receiving end. Subverted somewhat because everyone loves Arg, and he's a very talented singer.

* TheCasanova: Mario was the original, but after his departure, several newcomers have taken up the handle, particularly Miles.

** Mark's constant use of "plum" or "plank" to Arg.

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Need we say more?

* OneSteveLimit: Diags and Arg's names are James.

* {{Sidekick}}: Arg to Mark; Harry and Amy; Kirk and his dad, Mickey.
* TemptingFate: In ''The Only Way Is Essexmas'', Arg says to Amy at the reveal of girl band LOLA's fourth member that he's tense because he has to keep looking over his shoulder in case Lydia shows up. Just as he says this, she does.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: Lucy Mecklenburgh and Jasmine Walia have [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] this trope on occasion.

* InternetCounterattack: [[DiscussedTrope Discussed in British media]]. But this verges on CriticalResearchFailure calling them [[{{Troll}} trolls]], as the [[InsistentTerminology proper term is cyber-abusers]].

* LowerDeckEpisode: One episode mainly centred around Jessica Wright, with the main cast DemotedToExtra.
* MediumAwareness: Jasmine Walia is quite aware that it is RealityTV and [[[UrbanLegend possibly scripted]], and WordOfGod confirms this.

* {{Sidekick}}: Mark and Arg; Harry and Amy; Kirk and his dad, Mickey.

* TheChessmaster: Chloe Sims does this UpToEleven to get what they want or need.

If you ever wanted to know what could make the title for being the British version of ''Series/JerseyShore'' [[note]]Although, ''Series/GeordieShore'' and ''Series/TheValleys'' would be a more appropriate comparison[[/note]] or ''Series/TheHills'', it might just be Creator/{{ITV}}'s ''The Only Way Is Essex'', set in the titular [[HomeCounties Essex]]. It follows the lives of young, attractive twenty-somethings living in Essex and their relationships with their friends and neighbors. Their families also make frequent cameos, making the show have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large cast of contestants]].

If you ever wanted to know what could make the title for being the British version of ''Series/JerseyShore'' [[note]]Although, ''Geordie Shore'' and ''The Valleys'' would be a more appropriate comparison[[/note]] or ''Series/TheHills'', it might just be Creator/{{ITV}}'s ''The Only Way Is Essex'', set in the titular [[HomeCounties Essex]]. It follows the lives of young, attractive twenty-somethings living in Essex and their relationships with their friends and neighbors. Their families also make frequent cameos, making the show have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large cast of contestants]].

-->WebOriginal/EddieAtTheLMV

If you ever wanted to know what could make the title for being the British version of ''Series/JerseyShore'' or ''Series/TheHills'', it might just be Creator/{{ITV}}'s ''The Only Way Is Essex'', set in the titular [[HomeCounties Essex]]. It follows the lives of young, attractive twenty-somethings living in Essex and their relationships with their friends and neighbors. Their families also make frequent cameos, making the show have [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters a large cast of contestants]].

** Definitely Joey Essex in series 2. He gets a whole episode revolving round his date with Sam.

* TemptingFate: In ''The Only Way Is Essexmas'', Arg says to Amy at the reveal of girlband LOLA's fourth member that he's tense because he has to keep looking over his shoulder in case Lydia shows up. Just as he says this, she does.

* DarkerAndEdgier: In recent times, it's taken on this tone, and although not quite ''WithoutATrace'' or ''LawAndOrderSpecialVictimsUnit'', it '''will''' get there eventually. Lucy and Mario started taking the show onto this path, and Jasmine Wallia continues it.

''The Only Way Is Essex'' (2010-) is Creator/{{ITV}}2's answer to ''Series/JerseyShore'' or ''Series/TheHills'', set in the county of Essex.

Known for its fake tan, big cars and party lifestyle, it follows the lives of the Essex "rich kids" who are friends, as well as the people around them - making it a big cast of characters.

Despite being a RealityTV show, it does set up some of the events for entertainment purposes, but how far this happens is debatable.

** "REEM TEAM!" at Gemma's pub quiz
** Even narrator Denise Van Outen gets in on it when the disclaimer at the start of an episode says the show contains "people looking reem".

* MediumAwareness: Jasmine Walia is quite aware that it is RealityTV and [[[UrbanLegend possibly scripted]] ], and WordOfGod confirms this.

* {{Sidekick}}: Mark and Arg; Harry and Amy; Kirk and his dad, Mickey

''The Only Way Is Essex'' (2010-) is Creator/{{ITV}}2's answer to ''Series/JerseyShore'' or ''TheHills'', set in the county of Essex.