Lauren Goodger filmed her first scenes as she prepared to make her return to The Only Way Is Essex for series 33.
The former TOWIE star, 37, announced in December she was returning to the show that made her famous more than 10 years after her departure.
Lauren appeared in high spirits as she joined original cast member Amy Childs, 33, for a catch up this week.
The reality star was dressed to impress for her TV appearance in a figure-hugging black dress which she teamed with a tailored coat.
She wore her brunette hair in soft curls and had a fresh layer of tan for filming with Amy at Funky Monk Restaurant in Epping with their co-star Junaid Ahmed, 29.
Lauren Goodger filmed her first scenes as she prepared to make her return to The Only Way Is Essex for series 33
Lauren appeared in high spirits as she joined original cast member Amy Childs , 33, for a catch up this week
They then headed back to her house to continue filming.
It is an exciting time for Lauren, whose last appearance on the show was a brief return in 2016.
Lauren was part of the original 2010 line-up for the show, which focused on her long-term relationship with Mark Wright, and left in 2012 after their break up in series six.
Mark is now married to actress Michelle Keegan, and the two have been together for over ten years.
She returned briefly in 2015 for The Only Way Is Essexmas and, looking to the future, said she wants to ‘meet up with Amy Childs and go for lunch with the kids!’
In the time Lauren was gone, she became a mother to Larose, two, and Lorena who sadly passed away just after birth.
Last month, the reality star’s on-off ex Charles Drury had charges of assaulting her on the day of their daughter’s funeral dropped after she withdrew her support for the case.
Charles, who spoke only to confirm his name in court, said he didn’t wish to comment on the charges being dropped ‘at this time’.
The former TOWIE star, 37, announced in December she was returning to the show that made her famous more than 10 years after her departure
The reality star was dressed to impress for her TV appearance in a figure-hugging black dress which she teamed with a tailored coat as she enjoyed a drink and a gossip
Amy arrived in a chic all black outfit with a stone coloured Loewe shoulder bag
She wore her brunette hair in soft curls and had a fresh layer of tan for filming with Amy at Funky Monk Restaurant in Epping with their co-star Junaid Ahmed , 29
They then headed back to her house to continue filming
Lauren looked like she was having a good catch up with Amy during drinks
Amy returned to TOWIE after a break off screens
Speaking of how her life has changed since her TOWIE days as she is now a mum, she said of her daughter Larose to OK!: ‘I am absolutely obsessed with her. She’s beautiful. When she wakes up in the morning, even if it’s 5am, I’m like, “Baby, kiss Mummy,” and she kisses me. She’s so affectionate and so clever.
“She’s not in nursery, but we do a lot of playgroups. I don’t have a nanny and have no help at all
Lauren was also pictured larking around with Junaid. The reality star cut cut a casual figure in a black T-shirt, trousers and white trainers
Amy wrapped up in a light grey as she linked arms with Junaid
Junaid looked delighted to be back with Lauren to film TOWIE
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