Essex's finest return and head to Barcelona for sun, fun and plenty of drama! Power couple Lockie and Yaz, spend some quality time with their friends in the sun-soaked city and each admit that all is not well in their relationship. Loveable new boys Dean and Jordan have previous with most of Essex, but whose feathers will they ruffle most in Barcelona? Back in Essex, Gemma and Arg are taking bold strides in their relationship, and Pete bashfully admits to Chloe that he's going on a date.

As Pete's new relationship with Shelby goes from strength to strength, his friends are concerned that he's isolating himself from the rest of the group. Chloe Sims also has reservations over his new lady love, whilst Gatsby insinuates that Shelby is flirtatious with other guys. As the chorus of disapproval grows louder, will Pete acknowledge that his relationship is too full-on? Or is Shelby worth protecting at all costs?