Lauren Goodger joined the cast of The Only Way Is Essex for the final filming scenes of series 36 at Fanhams Hall in Hertfordshire on Thursday, stepping out in a black figure-hugging dress that skimmed her silhouette. The 39-year-old television personality paired the off-the-shoulder number with gold Christian Louboutin stilettos and carried a white YSL clutch as cameras rolled on the period-set location.
She wasn't alone. Fellow cast members arrived in a flurry of formal looks: Amy Childs wore a butter-yellow floor-length gown that gathered at the hips and chest; Ella Rae Wise wore a black gown with heart-shaped cut-outs across the chest; Dani Imbert wore a plunging black slit dress with strappy heels; Sophie Kasaei showed off a bright blue strapless dress; Elma Pazar opted for a sheer halterneck dress and beaded details; Jodie Wells wore a brown structured strapless dress; and Becks turned heads in a sheer dress with floor-skimming length and high slits. The group shot highlighted a glamorous finale vibe as they filmed the last episodes of the current run.
Earlier episodes saw Freddie Bentley butt heads with Ella and others, including Jordan Brook and Sophie, culminating in a blazing argument at a bar in Portugal. Saffron Lempriere made it clear she wasn't impressed with how Harry's friendship group, including Chloe Meadows, reacted to the row, telling Chloe how she felt during a recent lunch out.
In a tense exchange that surfaced this season, Saffron told Elma: "Elm, if I'm being honest, I don't think you should let this all go." She added: "I'n't a monster and I ain't gonna be made out to be one." The two later shared a moment as Elma discussed her split from Sammy Root; Sammy told Elma, "I don't date to mess about, Saff, I date to marry and she was the one," prompting further emotion. Ella Rae and Dan have been navigating a difficult post-breakup dynamic as the season closes, with both acknowledging how hard it is to move on.
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