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Two veteran TOWIE stars, Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs, skip the Vietnam abroad trip and stay in Essex, signaling a shift in casting dynamics for the new series.
Other cast members were photographed at the airport, suggesting departures for the Vietnam trip while the two stars stay back.
The Vietnam trip is framed as a 'gap year' style holiday for season 37, a move away from the show's usual glam locations.
The Sun reported the Vietnam trip was planned to launch a new series of the ITV2 reality show.
Elma Pazar and Courtney Green were photographed at the airport as part of the trip, indicating cast involvement beyond the two missing stars.
ITV2 fans noted Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger’s absence but were told they would still film Essex scenes, keeping them in the series.
The trip marks a shift for the show, moving from Marbella to Vietnam as part of a new generation’s abroad storyline.
Additional cast members, including Ella Rae Wise and Freddie Bentley, were seen heading to Vietnam, signaling broader participation.
Daily Mail’s reference later framed the absences as part of a broader ITV cast exodus, noting Lauren and Amy would stay in Essex while others travel.
The reference piece notes a broader ITVBe cast exodus, with other longtime stars stepping back as Vietnam becomes a testing ground for new dynamics.

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Vietnam is profiting from a booming economy, with a growing number of millionaires amid centralized political power.
The Communist Party remains the only legal political organization, concentrating power in the Central Committee led by General Secretary To Lam.
Le Hoang Diep Thao, known as the 'Queen of Coffee,' sits atop plantations but cannot own land outright due to state ownership rules.
Authorities jailed Pastor Nguyen Trung Ton in 2017 for alleged 'propaganda against the state' after defending individual freedoms.
Some children of Vietnamese migrants are returning home, joining a market that mirrors a growing economy.
The documentary portrays a balancing act between capitalist ambitions and communist-style control as Vietnam grows.
Broadcasting schedules from DW highlight Vietnam as a case study in state-led development and political risk.
The article notes land ownership remains with the state, affecting how wealth is accumulated and controlled.
Diaspora ties influence Vietnam’s evolving economy as returnees seek opportunities inland.
The piece frames Vietnam’s growth as a test of balancing economic expansion with political oversight.

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