The filming of the upcoming series of The Only Way Is Essex has been delayed by a further four months.
The much-loved ITVBe reality series was due to start shooting in the coming weeks but has now been pushed back due to plans for a glamorous trip for the cast.
Series 30 of TOWIE was delayed due to Covid restrictions and now show bosses want to ensure that the next season is well worth the wait.
A source said: "Towie is still hugely popular with viewers and it was a shame when filming for the new series had to be pushed back.
"But producers are keen to make sure the new series is brilliant and a glam new location is just what they need.
"Dubai is at the top of their list and unsurprisingly the cast are hoping it works out. Either way, they all just want to get back to shooting the show," they added to The Sun.
While the location claims haven't been commented on, a rep for TOWIE told The Mirror: "We announced last month that the next series of TOWIE has been pushed back to later in the year."
Just last month, cast member Chloe Brockett admitted they were hoping to go abroad for the new series.
She told the publication: "The season has been delayed because we want to film without Covid restrictions and be able to stand next to each other.
"We want to go on an away trip abroad and because television restrictions are a lot stricter to do that at the moment would be hard."
In the past, previous series have seen the cast head to Barcelona, Ibiza and Marbella to film scenes and special episodes.
T OWIE was the kickstarter for the careers of stars such as Mark Wright, Gemma Collins and Sam Faiers.
