Ex on the beach ( series 8 ) - wikipedia Ex on the beach ( series 8 ) Ex on the Beach Series 8 Country of origin United Kingdom No. of episodes 8 Release Original network MTV Original release 20 March 2018 -- present Season chronology ← Previous Series 7 The eighth series of Ex on the Beach, a British television programme is expected to begin on 20 March 2018. The series was confirmed in August 2017. The cast members for this series were confirmed on 20 February 2018, and includes Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson as well as The X Factor contestant, and Stereo Kicks and Union J singer Casey Johnson. Contents 1 Cast 1.1 Duration of cast 1.1. 1 Notes 2 Episodes 3 Ratings 4 References 5 External links Cast The official list of cast members were released on 20 February 2018. They include four boys ; Marcel Stevens, Sam Lonsdale, Tom Litten and Zach Tull, and four girls : Charlotte Hughes, Katie Champ, Marnie Simpson and Sofia Filipe. Marnie has previously appeared as a cast member on Geordie Shore. With the announcement of the line - up it was also confirmed that Marnie 's ex-boyfriend and former Stereo Kicks and Union J singer Casey Johnson would be arriving on the beach as an ex, as well as Kyle Walker. They had all previously appeared together on MTV 's Single AF. Former Ibiza Weekender cast member Laura Louise will also feature as an ex. All original cast members arrived at the beach during the first episode and were immediately told to prepare for the arrival of their exes. However in a further twist, Kurtis Hartman turned up at the villa to join the cast. Lorna Boswell became the first ex to turn up on the beach desperate for revenge on her ex-boyfriend Tom. Sofia was delivered a double blow during the second episode when two of her exes, Joe Angus and Mikey Speakman both arrived on the beach. The Tablet of Terror later revealed that both were on borrowed time with Sofia having the ultimate decision of which one to send home. She chose Mikey. Becky Taylor, the ex-girlfriend of Zach also arrived during this episode. Bold indicates original cast member ; all other cast were brought into the series as an ex. Episodes Name Age ( at start of series ) Hometown Exes 5 Charlotte Hughes 24 Essex Gino Antonio 5 Katie Champ 24 South Wales 5 Kurtis Hartman 21 Essex 5 Marcel Stevens 25 Manchester Laura Louise 5 Marnie Simpson 26 Newcastle Casey Johnson, Kyle Walker Sam Lonsdale 20 Liverpool N / A 5 Sofia Filipe 21 London Joe Angus, Mikey Speakman 5 Tom Litten 24 Somerset Lorna Boswell 5 Zach Tull 23 Reading Becky Taylor 5 Lorna Boswell 21 Sheffield Bibi Machin, Tom Litten Joe Angus 22 Newcastle Sofia Filipe Mikey Speakman 22 Blackpool Sofia Filipe Becky Taylor 23 Reading Zach Tull Casey Johnson 22 London Marnie Simpson Kyle Walker 22 Newcastle Emily Jane Wise, Marnie Simpson Bibi Machin 21 Sheffield Lorna Boswell Laura Louise 28 Newcastle Marcel Stevens Gino Antonio Essex Charlotte Hughes 0 Emily Jane Wise 22 Newcastle Kyle Walker Duration of cast Cast members Episodes 5 6 7 8 Charlotte Katie Kurtis Marcel Marnie Sam Sofia Tom Zach Lorna Joe Mikey Becky Casey Kyle Bibi Laura Gino Emily Jane Notes Key : = `` Cast member '' is featured in this episode. Key : = `` Cast member '' arrives on the beach. Key : = `` Cast member '' has an ex arrive on the beach. Key : = `` Cast member '' has two exes arrive on the beach. Key : = `` Cast member '' arrives on the beach and has an ex arrive during the same episode. Key : = `` Cast member '' leaves the beach. Key : = `` Cast member '' has an ex arrive on the beach and leaves during the same episode. Key : = `` Cast member '' arrives on the beach and leaves during the same episode. Key : = `` Cast member '' does not feature in this episode. Episodes See also : List of Ex on the Beach episodes No. in series No. in season Title Original air date Duration UK viewers 65 `` Episode 1 '' 20 March 2018 ( 20 March 2018 ) 60 minutes 525,000 A new bunch of sexy singles arrive on the beach of doom, and it does n't take long for Charlotte to get tongues wagging. Following a kiss with Zach, Sofia rages with him for getting cocky in front of the boys when they get back to the villa. The group are shocked with the arrival of Kurtis, whilst Sam and Zach go head - to - head to get Charlotte 's affection. Tom is knocked for six when his ex-girlfriend Lorna turns up wanting revenge. Katie is red faced when Kurtis chooses Marnie over her, and Sam and Zach come to blows. 66 `` Episode 2 '' 27 March 2018 ( 27 March 2018 ) 60 minutes 408,000 Charlotte decides to make Zach work for her affections, whilst Marnie drops a bomb on Kurtis by revealing she is still harbouring feelings for her ex. Sofia is delivered a double blow when two of her exes, Joe and Mikey arrive on the beach, but the Tablet of Terror adds further turmoil by revealing they 're both on borrowed time. Lorna and Tom continue to bicker, and Zach and Charlotte 's blossoming romance hits a bump in the road with the arrival of his ex-girlfriend Becky. Becky wastes no time in filling Charlotte in about Zach 's past, and Sofia sends Mikey home. 67 `` Episode 3 '' 3 April 2018 ( 3 April 2018 ) 60 minutes TBA 68 `` Episode 4 '' 10 April 2018 ( 10 April 2018 ) 60 minutes TBA 69 5 `` Episode 5 '' TBA ( TBA ) 60 minutes TBA 70 6 `` Episode 6 '' TBA ( TBA ) 60 minutes TBA 71 7 `` Episode 7 '' TBA ( TBA ) 60 minutes TBA 72 8 `` Episode 8 '' TBA ( TBA ) 60 minutes TBA Ratings Episode Date Official MTV rating MTV weekly rank Official MTV + 1 rating Total MTV viewers Episode 1 20 March 2018 511,000 14,000 525,000 Episode 2 27 March 2018 407,000 1,000 408,000 Episode 3 3 April 2018 Episode 4 TBA Episode 5 TBA Episode 6 TBA Episode 7 TBA Episode 8 TBA Average viewers References Jump up ^ https://twitter.com/mtvex/status/965866115933995009 Jump up ^ Charlotte Tutton. `` Marnie Simpson ' signs up ' to Ex on the Beach ''. OK ! Magazine. Retrieved 2017 - 09 - 02. Jump up ^ http://www.mtv.co.uk/ex-on-the-beach/news/ex-on-the-beach-8-learn-more-about-the-cast-including-geordie-shores-marnie-simpson-and-union-js-casey-johnson Jump up ^ http://www.mtv.co.uk/ex-on-the-beach/news/ex-on-the-beach-8-learn-more-about-the-cast-including-geordie-shores-marnie-simpson-and-union-js-casey-johnson Jump up ^ `` Top 10 Programmes ''. BARB. Retrieved 2013 - 07 - 12. ^ Jump up to : `` Top 10 Programmes ''. Broadcasters ' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 2013 - 04 - 30. Ex on the Beach Episodes Cast Series Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Series 4 Series 5 Series 6 Series 7 Series 8 External links Official website Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ex_on_the_Beach_(series_8)&oldid=837208690 '' Categories : 2018 British television seasons Ex on the Beach Hidden categories : Use dmy dates from September 2015 Use British English from September 2015 Infobox television season articles that use the season name parameter Talk Contents About Wikipedia Português Edit links This page was last edited on 19 April 2018, at 11 : 50. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: when does the new series of ex on the beach start 2018
Answer: 20 March 2018