ITV blow the budget as Towie’s biggest cast trip yet is revealed and show lands TWO new series for 2024
ITV are splashing out tens of thousands of pounds on the Towie cast – by flying them to Bali next year for their annual trip away.
The broadcaster has recommissioned two more series of the cult reality show after it became the fourth most watched show on ITVBE.
Insiders said the huge trip to the tranquil Indonesian island will be shown on screen over three episodes next year.
A source said: “Towie is back for two new seasons and producers are going all out.
“They are splashing the cash by sending the cast away to Bali for a glamorous trip in February.
“It is the most exotic place they’ve ever experienced to date and is a huge treat for the lucky stars who get booked to go.”
Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ITVBe & CITV, said: “Twelve years on, and Towie is still going strong.
“It remains the number one show on ITVBe and a streaming stalwart on ITVX. We eagerly welcome back Towie in 2024 as it continues to provide new stories by peeling back the layers of Essex’s most vibrant characters.”
The stars of Towie previously enjoyed a break to Thailand and Cyprus earlier this year and were flown to the Dominican Republic back in 2022.
Their break to the Greek island this summer went off with a bang – with Dan Edgar and Amber Turner having an awkward run in following their split.
Chloe Brockett went on to admit “everyone seemed to be arguing,” when she was asked what had happened behind the scenes.
Our show insider added: “The tranquil setting in Bali won’t be like that for long once the Towie lot arrive.
“Given the intense moments we saw in the last series, it’s likely the drama in the next series will ramp up sevenfold.”
Veteran Towie star Lauren Goodger revealed this week she was eyeing up a return to the show.
Speaking to OK! Magazine, Lauren said: “I’m hoping to go back in February.”
