The new series of The Only Way Is Essex has finally arrived, and our Sunday night TV lineup is once again complete. The ITVBe show is back for a 24th series, and this time the vajazzled shenanigans have kicked off in Thailand, where the cast are enjoying a glamorous getaway before returning to the Essex motherland later in the season. Viewers may have spotted some new faces among the usual gang, but who are the new TOWIE cast? As reported by the Daily Mail, the show has introduced a brand spanking new lineup for 2019, which consists of eight additional cast-members. The news comes after producers dropped a whopping ten previous TOWIE stars, however long-standing names such as Pete Wicks, Dan Edgar, Liam 'Gatsby' Blackwell, Tommy Mallet and Georgia Kousoulou have returned to the new series. Those joining the show will replace former TOWIE cast-members including Dan Edgar's ex Amber Turner, Adam Oukhellou, and Myles Barnett and his girlfriend, and ex-Love Island star Kady McDermott. According to TellyMix, a spokesperson for the broadcaster discussed the reasons behind the major shake-up. They said "It’s how TOWIE has stayed so fresh and exciting for nearly a decade. We remain grateful to every single cast member that has featured in TOWIE and contributed to its huge success." So, if you're wanting to find out more about the Essex newbies, here's everything you need to know about the The Only Way Is Essex's new castmembers. Kelsey Stratford ITV At 18 years old, Kelsey is one of TOWIE's youngest stars, and outside of the reality TV bubble, she works as a one-one tutor. Although single, according to the Daily Mail, Kelsey isn't looking to commit to a relationship anytime soon, and hopes to spend some quality time with the girls. Tom McDonnell ITV Tom McDonnell, 23, works as a personal trainer and is a self-confessed mummy's boy. According to The Sun, he also describes himself as a wind-up, and says that he enjoys being single too much to have a girlfriend. Ella Wise ITV Ella Wise is an 18 year-old hairdresser, and has been dating her boyfriend, Jack, for over two years. According to OK!, Ella's friends describe her as one to watch out for on a night out — and say that her honesty can sometimes get her into trouble. Jayden Beales ITV According to the Daily Mail, Jayden is a 20 year-old part-time model. He is described as being mischievous and cheeky, and claims to keep women at a distance because of his aversion to serious commitments. Jayden also told The Sun he believes he can get away with murder due to his "cute looks and floppy hair." Chloe Brockett ITV Hairdresser Chloe Brockett, 18, has been single for over a year after splitting with her "boring" ex-boyfriend. She is described as being the Queen Bee of her friendship group, which includes fellow cast-mates Ella and Joey. According to OK!, Chloe's mother will also be starring in the new season, which brings us to the next TOWIE newbie. Clare Brockett ITV Clare Brockett, 42, is a black cab driver, and mother to fellow cast-mate Chloe. As reported by the Daily Mail, Clare is currently single and enjoys dating life. However, before she commits to anyone, she will look for the seal of approval from her 18 year-old daughter. Joey Turner ITV Fashion school dropout Joey Turner, 17, is the youngest member of The Only Way Is Essex cast. According to The Sun, Joey has no problem stirring the pot, and claims to out friends who talk about people behind their backs. Joey's mum is also thought to be joining the cast later in the series — so in the future he might just have to bite his tongue if he doesn't want a telling off from his mum. Harry Lee ITV Harry Lee is a 23 year-old recruitment consultant and footballer from Essex, reports Telly Mix. Harry apparently loves a bit of female attention, but after a previous heartbreak, he has been reluctant to find love again. Will Harry find his new sweetheart within the new TOWIE cast? We'll have to watch and find out. The Only Way Is Essex continues every Sunday at 9p.m. on ITVBe.<doc-sep>Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single day Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The Only Way Is Essex have reportedly drafted in some sexy new cast-members. The hit ITV show, which is currently filming in Thailand, is said to have recruited a new bunch of "super hot" 18-year olds to shake up the show. According to The Sun , the younger signings already have huge followings on social media, and their arrival is said to have left some of the existing TOWIE cast feeling "threatened". The publication claim that the influencer newbies are already filming for the show, but have so far been kept separate from the original cast – who are "desperate" to meet them. (Image: Instagram) (Image: Instagram) The news comes after it was announced that 10 huge stars of the show, including James Lock, Myles Barnett, Jon Clark and Chloe Lewis would not be returning for the new series. Some of the axed reality stars had been on the show since 2015, and were staple cast members. Discussing show bosses' decision to draft in the newbies, an insider said: "They are already keeping the old cast members on their toes following the big cull. "The rest of the cast were told there was a new group of signings on the first night of their Thailand trip, but they don't know who they are yet." (Image: Instagram) (Image: Instagram) The TOWIE originals were said to have had mixed reactions when learning of the newbies. "Half felt threatened by having a new group of younger, fresher Essex newbies stealing the headlines while the other half were excited to have fresh meat to crack on to and pull," the source added. It is not yet known who the fresh faced cast members are. 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Who Are The New TOWIE Cast Members? Meet The 2019 Line-Up For Season 24 Chloe Brockett (right) and Kelsey Stratford (left) star in the new TOWIE series. Picture: Instagram The Only Way Is Essex has returned for another season - bringing with it a fresh batch of drama and some brand new faces. The 24th season of TOWIE dropped on ITVBe last night. And following the show's mass cull of ten cast members last year, we're about to meet eight new faces. As the eight newbies were spotted filming around Essex, we take a look at the new line-up... QUIZ: Match The Classic Quote To The TOWIE Cast Member Who are the new TOWIE cast members? Chloe Brockett Chloe Brockett is an eighteen-year-old hairdresser. Her glamorous mum Clare has also joined the crew. Ella Wise Also joining the TOWIE cast is eighteen-year-old Ella. Like Chloe, Ella is a hairdresser. As she's in a relationship, it's doubtful she'll be on the pull. Kelsey Stratford One-to-one tutor Kelsey, also 18, works with children with special needs. She has described herself as single and said she's not ready to settle down anytime soon. Harry Lee 23-year-old Harry is a recruitment consultant and footballer hailing from Essex. Tom McDonnell Personal trainer and self-confessed wind-up merchant Tom, 23, is bound to get a few laughs. Jayden Beales Model Jayden Beales also joins the TOWIE line-up. Picture: Instagram Jayden, 20, is a part-time model is also set to star in the brand new series of The Only Way Is Essex. Joey Turner Speaking to The Sun, Joey says he isn't afraid to "stir the pot" and will out anyone who goes behind another's back. There're also rumours that Joey's mum will make an appearance in the show later in the series. Chloe Lewis, James Locke, Myles Barnett and Jon Clark were all axed from the show, as well as Kady McDermott, Dean Ralph and Jazmin Oukhellou. When is TOWIE season 24 on TV? The new series kicked off on Sunday, 17 March. You can catch all the action every week at 9pm on ITVBe.