Production was halted in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yet TOWIE resumed filming on Monday as Kelsey Stratford and Ella Rae Wise shot an outdoor workout for the ITVBe reality series.
Kelsey, 19, and Ella, 19, displayed their toned figures in tiny gym gear as they joined co-star and personal trainer Tom McDonnell in a local park in Essex.
Back to it! TOWIE resumed filming on Monday as Kelsey Stratford and Ella Rae Wise shot an outdoor workout for the ITVBe reality series (L-R)
The hit ITVBe reality show made sure cautious measures were put in place amid the coronavirus crisis with cast members having their temperatures taken.
While the co-stars filmed at a social distance with crew members wearing protective visors and masks.
Unfortunately TOWIE’s return to filming was met with rain with Kelsey and Ella having to shoot their outdoor workouts under umbrellas.
Peachy! Kelsey, 19, pictured, and Ella, 19, displayed their toned figures in tiny gym gear as they joined co-star and personal trainer Tom McDonnell in a local park in Essex
Cautious: The hit ITVBe reality show made sure cautious measures were put in place amid the coronavirus crisis with cast members filming at a social distance
Pandemic: Tom was seen getting his temperature checked before filming in another careful move from the TV show
Can’t control the weather! Unfortunately TOWIE’s return to filming was met with rain with Kelsey and Ella having to shoot their outdoor workouts under umbrellas
Yet this didn’t stop the duo from proudly showing off their toned figures as they posed up a storm on set.
Kelsey showcased her peachy posterior in a skintight coral pink unitard, which also highlighted her ample assets with a plunging neckline.
The reality star styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried hairdo and added a slick of glamorous make-up.
Sensational: Kelsey showcased her peachy posterior in a skintight coral pink unitard, which also highlighted her ample assets with a plunging neckline
A dream in green! Ella opted for a pair of pastel lime green gym shorts and a matching tiny crop top, which highlighted her toned figure
Matching! She teamed the look with a pair of neon trainers and coordinated the ensemble with a green face mask
A little rain never hurt nobody! The rain didn’t stop the duo from proudly showing off their toned figures as they posed up a storm on set
Glamorous: Kelsey styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried hairdo and added a slick of glamorous make-up
While Ella opted for a pair of pastel lime green gym shorts and a matching tiny crop top, which highlighted her toned figure.
She teamed the look with a pair of neon trainers and coordinated the ensemble with a green face mask.
Ella also had her blonde locks blow-dried and wore a face of glamorous make-up for their return to filming.
Dedication: Kelsey and Ella didn’t let a spot of rain get in the way of their workout as they exercised under huge clear umbrellas
Squats! The reality star was seen engaging in a collection of squats as she held her umbrella for the workout
Pals: Ella was also pictured working out with a clear umbrella, no doubt being used to protect their blow-dried hair
Direction: The two reality stars were spotted talking to crew members at a social distance
Twinning: Kelsey and Ella appeared to have taken inspiration from each other’s outfits as they wore nearly identical ensembles
Tom, 25, looked dapper in a skintight blue T-shirt and navy shorts as he ran a workout with the girls.
Kelsey and Ella didn’t let a spot of rain get in the way of their workout as they exercised under huge clear umbrellas.
TOWIE halted filming in March and joined a long list of shows which have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Show bosses were hoping to continue with filming the new series which was due to begin production later that month.
Good spirits: Despite the socially distanced filming and raining, Kelsey appeared in great spirits
Without: Tom opted to workout without an umbrella as he acted as the girls’ personal trainer
Pretty in pink! Kelsey matched her look with a coordinating pink face mask which she held in her hand
Dapper! Tom, 25, looked dapper in a skintight blue T-shirt and navy shorts as he ran a workout with the girls
Wow: He showed off his incredible strength as he performed a series of workout moves
However, according to The Sun, ITV decided to delay production on the reality show due to COVID-19, with the hope filming could resume later this year.
A source told the publication: ‘There have been lengthy discussions with the cast, and it just wouldn’t have worked without a busy social scene and going to clubs and their shops.
‘So bosses have decided to wait until later in the year when the crisis has calmed down a bit. It’s not worth the risk.
‘TOWIE relies on signature set pieces and glossy events, set in glamorous locations around Essex and involves a big cast of regulars and extras. It’s also all about friendships and relationships, so the social lives of our cast members are at the heart of the show.’
Delighted: Tom appeared delighted to be back to filming as he did a series of squats
Strength: In different snaps, he was seen lifting weights and showing off his toned abs
Halted: TOWIE halted filming in March and joined a long list of shows which have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Not ideal: Show bosses were hoping to continue with filming the new series which was due to begin production later that month
Stocking up: Kelsey and Tom were seen sanitising their hands during filming at a special station
An ITV spokesperson said: ‘After much consideration, it has been decided that the upcoming series of The Only Way Is Essex will be postponed until later in the year.’
The next time the series is back on the small screen will be for the tenth anniversary series which will feature original castmembers Mark Wright and Amy Childs.
TOWIE was far from the only show that has been negatively impacted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Shows across the nation were hit by the pandemic with long-running soaps such as Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks being suspended.
A long list! TOWIE was far from the only show that has been negatively impacted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak
Shocking: Shows across the nation were hit by the pandemic with long-running soaps such as Coronation Street, EastEnders and Hollyoaks being suspended
Filming: Crew members were seen taking precautions during filming against COVID-19 and the wet weather
Sensible: Crew members were seen wearing protective visors and masks, they also got their temperatures checked