The Real Housewives of Cheshire, The Elephant in the Room

The new series kicks off with new business ventures, new friendships and a brand new girl in town. How will she cope entering the lion's den?

Seema and Stacey invite the women to celebrate their new business, but the night ends in high drama, tears and smashed champagne glasses.

Stacey reveals her latest art exhibit and insults fly between Missé and Ampika when the women gather for dinner.

Dawn and Leanne's feud hits the headlines, but who leaked the story to the papers

Sam Reece makes a surprise appearance at Seema's work and Leanne hosts a four-legged charity event – but will everyone be welcome?

Will they have a relaxing break away from the dramas in Cheshire or will there be tears, tantrums and big surprises in the sunshine?

The Housewives' glamorous trip to Dubai continues. Stacey celebrates her birthday in style, and tongues start wagging about Ester's strange behaviour

Nick and Royston prepare to renew their vows at Warford Hall, but they are worried that some of their friends might not turn up. Ester comes clean about her secret double life.

The Housewives gather for Leanne's swimwear launch, there's fallout from Ester's big revelation and Dawn is on the warpath with Lauren…

Tanya hosts a glamorous midsummer party to celebrate the launch of her new boutique, but it's anything but positive as Ester falls out with Ampika, Seema and Stacey, and the night culminates in a spectacular showdown between Leanne and Dawn.

Brian Dowling meets The Real Housewives of Cheshire in their homes to unearth the secrets of the series and find out what really goes on behind the closed doors of TV's most glamorous and explosive show.