Quick Summary
In Essex, Dani tells Ella that Dan has been speaking with Amber on the phone, exposing the fact that their conversation is still ongoing and suggesting a hidden link between them that had not been mentioned before. This disclosure could throw Ella off balance.
About This Program ✦
The broadcast is a single episode of a drama set in Essex, centred on a small group of friends whose relationships are put to the test. It follows the everyday lives of the characters, using the county’s familiar backdrop to frame the unfolding tension. In this instalment, Dani decides to tell Ella what she’s heard about a recent phone call between Dan and Amber. The conversation reveals that Dan is still keeping in touch with Amber, a fact that Dani feels compelled to share with Ella. By exposing the ongoing communication, Dani brings a hidden strand of the story into the open. The revelation poses a clear question for Ella: will learning that Dan continues to chat with Amber unsettle her? The episode hints that this knowledge could shake Ella’s confidence in her relationship with Dan, potentially altering the dynamics among the friends. Overall, the narrative concentrates on the ripple effect of a single disclosure, showing how a seemingly simple phone call can generate unease and prompt characters to reassess their connections. The focus remains on the characters’ reactions to the information rather than on any external plot developments.
The Only Way Is Essex broadcasts on ITV2 +1 at 10:25am, Friday, 13 February 2026. (Subtitles)




