The only way is Essex - please settle an argument.

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It's not real is it? DH thinks it is real documentary thing. I think absoltel not - trying to be clever parody docubollocks.

am I right?

PLEASE let it not be real!! I watch it through my fingers. People arent really like that are they??? God, I dont know, maybe I am old before my time, but I have never seen people like that. I dont go out much, havent for years, but really? Really really??

can't be. people really do not talk like that even in essex.

They seem to not be able to form SENTENCES!!

It seems to be real with some parts re-enacted for the cameras. I find it excruciating to watch (being in Essex as I am) but can't stop myself. I think it's an attempt to mimic The Hills, which itself was obviously top quality TV , and sadly probably does reflect the lives of a small part of Essex.

It is real with a few scenes recreated. It's proper watch through your fingers tv.

Its real people with situations orchestrated for the camera

I LOVE IT

Like The Hills, but in Chelmsford

at sausage plait. Highlight of the series so far.

Ah NannyPat you're a bit off, it's Brentwood/Buckhurst Hill area. We just have normal Essex people in Chelmsford

Yeah, it seems to be an bit SWooF....with a bit of BIllericay thrown in.

I see Mark's 'Deuces' bar got burnt daaaaan

Oh my Godddddddddddd

Shu'up! I've just seen that online.

I didn't realise he was mates with Jack Tweed. Oh dear!

wellif it was supposed to be all acted they are shit actors who can't say their lines.

it's real people with the scenes orchestrated and acted to reflect what is actually happening in their lives.

i watched it last night and found it rather addictive only for the fact it's so 'odd'!!

I loved the Armstrongs. Those two were unintentionally hilarious!

Can we all come back on here and discuss the prog later,. youre the only fellow saddoes viewers I have found...

I love this programme! It's so terrible that I just HAVE to watch it.

I said this on MN before but HOW orange are they?!?! And Harry a model? Pfft!

It's supposed to be real but it's so obvious how much is set up. They all go to the same parties and all ended up at the fashion show and Lauren and Mark 'bump into each other' all the time! I don't know anyone who bumps into their ex that much!

Imagine the state of their pillow cases

I had a look last night. What a bunch of tacky saddos. 30 seconds was enough for me, I am seriously thinking of putting the house on the market and moving out of the county.

so when is it on next? i'll have to give it another go.

Its on itv2 , not sure when, seems to be on most nights though!

I love the gay brother

Sunday and Wednesday!

I think both the episodes are repeated on Friday at 9pm. I watched two last night.

i saw the trailer for it and thought omg wat a load of shite !!