That the element of surprise is often so strong during the making of the show will probably be unexpected for some, because questions about whether or not TOWIE is scripted have hung over it since Denise Van Outen uttered the show's famous disclaimer at the top of the first ever episode: “The tans you see might be fake ...

How staged is the only way is Essex?

The Only Way Is Essex (often abbreviated as TOWIE /ˈtaʊi/) is a British reality television series based in Brentwood, Essex, England. It shows "real people in modified situations, saying unscripted lines but in a structured way." Originally broadcast on ITV2 from 2010, the series was moved to ITVBe in October 2014.

Why is Gatsby from TOWIE so rich?

According to The Sun in 2018, Gatsby is “reportedly worth millions.” They continue: “The reality star made his money as a real estate broker and he's been a business partner for the London Dermatology Centre for the last six years.”