TOWIE preview: Sam gets asked out by James and Joey's not a happy bunny

TOWIE preview: Sam gets asked out by James and Joey's not a happy bunny

Here's what's coming up in the next installment of TOWIE....

Jess is still confused over where her relationship with Ricky is heading in the aftermath of the cheating revelations, and when Ricky turns up during a conversation with Arg and Carol, the situation becomes too much for all to bear, with Jess breaking down in tears and admitting 'my heart is broken.'

WEEP!

Meanwhile, the Joey/Sam split continues to cause divides, when Sam's friend Ferne tries to explain herself to Joey after being accused of being two faced towards him. Things quickly get out of hand though when Chloe steps into defend Joey, and once again the tears are flowing. 

Chloe is determined to launch a career in fashion and goes for an interview with Essex Style magazine, but has she got what it takes to impress? 

Ferne takes 'puppy love' quite literally when she hires a dog for the day, but how will Charlie react to their new house guest? 

And in this clip, Sam get s asked out by James Lock at the races and Joey's none too pleased about it.

He's not going to start crying again is he?

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