The fifth series of ''

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'', a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 15 April 2012 on

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. The series concluded on 27 May 2012 and consisted of ten episodes. A "''The Only Way Is Marbs''" special aired on 13 June 2012 and is included on the Series 5

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. This is the first series to include new cast members Danni Park-Dempsey, Tom Pearce and Joan Collins, who is the mother of

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. It is the last series to include Georgina Dorsett, who made her debut during the previous series. The series mainly focused on the bitter fallout between Charlie and Gemma following their break-up and her spreading rumours about his sexuality, as well as the rekindled romance between Joey and Sam, and a new relationships for Tom K and Lydia, Ricky and Jess, and Lauren P and Tom P. It also included a divide between the boys of Essex, and Lucy and Mario getting engaged.

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