TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise sizzles in a thigh-skimming crochet dress as she joins glam Courtney Green and Amber Turner in filming for the 15th anniversary special in Portugal
The beauty was joined by a glamorous Courtney Green and Amber Turner as they showcased their holiday looks while soaking up the sun in The Algarve.
TOWIE - which is one of ITVX's most streamed titles with 66million streams in the last 12 months - is back with the brand new series airing on ITV2 and ITVX later this year.
And Ella, 24, ensured all eyes were on her amid a break from filming, slipping into a colourful, thigh-skimming crochet mini dress which allowed her to display her toned pins.
The blonde bombshell boosted her height with towering platform heels, finishing her ensemble with a delicate selection of gold jewellery.
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TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise put on a sizzling display as she led the girls in posing up a storm as they filmed the show's 15th anniversary special in Portugal
The beauty was joined by a glamorous Courtney Green [L] and Amber Turner [R] as they showcased their holiday looks while soaking up the sun in The Algarve
Ella, 24, ensured all eyes were on her amid a break from filming, slipping into a colourful, thigh-skimming crochet mini dress which allowed her to display her toned pins
Meanwhile, Courtney, 29, showed a glimpse of her toned midriff as she modelled a sheer brown dress with a plunging neckline, which she wore over a coordinating bikini.
Elsewhere, Amber, 31, was sure to turn heads in a white halterneck crochet maxi dress complete with floral appliqué.
The ladies were in good company as Elma Pazar showcased her style in a halterneck patterned top and matching maxi skirt.
While Sophie Kasaei and Matilda June Draper were in great spirits as the they posed in their midriff-flaunting ensembles amid their double date with their respective boyfriends.
Sophie looked gorgeous in a white and red floral co-ord as she later posed with boyfriend Jordan Brook.
While Matilda oozed glamour in her brown two-piece as she cosied up to beau Roman Hackett.
TOWIE newbie Livvy Jay was also bound to set pulses racing as she flaunted her incredible figure in a white strapless bikini top and matching sarong.
While also joining in on the action was Freddie Bentley, who donned a bright green shirt as he enjoyed drinks and a gossip with pal Ella.
The blonde bombshell boosted her height with towering platform heels, finishing her ensemble with a delicate selection of gold jewellery
The TV star looked fierce in her multicoloured dress as she snapped a picture with pal Freddie Bentley
Meanwhile, Courtney, 29, showed a glimpse of her toned midriff as she modelled a sheer brown dress with a plunging neckline, which she wore over a coordinating bikini
Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Creative Director, Unscripted, Objective Entertainment said of the upcoming series: 'This is TOWIE's first trip to Portugal and it's shaping up to be an unforgettable getaway!
'We're anticipating lots of Towie antics in the Algarve and what better way to celebrate the milestone 15th anniversary. It's fantastic to start the new series with a burst of sunshine and then we're back in Essex for more drama.'
Other cast members on the upcoming series include Amy Childs, Billy Debosq and the twins, Joe Blackman, Junaid and Chloe Meadows.
Also slated to appear are Harry Derbidge, Sammy Root, Dan Edgar, Jodie Wells, Diags, Becks & Dani.
Ella recently hinted that scenes in Portugal could be 'explosive' as she confirmed to MailOnline she would be joining the cast for the upcoming 15th anniversary special.
'I'm so excited! I feel like it's going to be explosive. The last couple of series have been pretty tame, so it's time for a big one. And everything's just better in the sun,' she teased.
Last month, Ella opened up about her split from her TOWIE ex-boyfriend Dan in a rare interview.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline about the break-up, she shared: 'I'd known about going on the show for a while and honestly thought I was going in with a happy relationship.
The ladies were on fine form as they let their hair down in Portugal
Sophie looked gorgeous in a white and red floral co-ord as she later posed with boyfriend Jordan Brook
'But things happened behind closed doors that I couldn't get over. For once, I put myself first.'
Despite their relationship coming to an end, Ella insists things ended amicably, adding: 'Nothing bad happened, there was no cheating or anything, and we still speak.
'In fact, we messaged the other day. I hope we stay friends.'
Viewers saw Ella break down in tears inside the famous Celebrity Big Brother house as she opened up about the breakup just days into filming.
Reflecting on how vulnerable she felt, Ella added: 'It took a lot of courage for me to be open up and vulnerable about my relationship on the show.
'I was very emotional but honest about how I felt at the time.
'I also didn't know what was happening outside the show and what he was saying, so it took a lot for me to be so open on TV, where everyone will have an opinion.'
TOWIE newbie Livvy Jay was also bound to set pulses racing as she flaunted her incredible figure in a white strapless bikini top and matching saron
While also joining in on the action was Freddie Bentley, who donned a bright green shirt
The reality icon, who left the show in a triple eviction alongside Patsy Palmer and Angellica Bell, also revealed she was surprised by the lack of support from her fellow TOWIE cast mates after her exit.
She said: 'I only got messages from Freddie (Bentley), Saffron (Lempriere), and Dani (Imbert), like those are my three best friends. But no one else, which surprised me, I'm not going to lie.
'It was a bit sad because I would've messaged them if they were on a show, but I didn't hear anything.
'But then again, I don't know what they were going through at the time, so I don't hold it against them. I just know I would've messaged.'
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