Olivia Attwood plays tennis as TOWIE resumes filming

She was recently spotted enjoying yet more perks of her reality TV fame, when she picked up her brand new £120,000 Range Rover in Manchester on Friday.

And it was back to work for Olivia Attwood on Monday, when she returned to filming scenes for TOWIE, months after the COVID-19 lockdown halted production.

The 29-year-old reality star showed off her sporting prowess, as she enjoyed a high-octane spot of tennis at a court in Brentwood, Essex.

Back to work she goes: Olivia Attwood was spotted enjoying a spot of tennis as she returned to filming TOWIE in Brentwood, Essex, on Monday

Displaying her lithe frame in a black unitard, the former Love Island star donned pristine white tennis shoes with matching socks.

Wearing her flaxen locks in wavy twin tails, she highlighted her looks with a rich palette of makeup, while accessorising with a sparkling gold necklace. 

Olivia looked to be in high spirits as she enjoyed her game of tennis as she returned to filming on the same day as her co-stars Kelsey Stratford and Ella Rae Wise.

Sporting prowess: The reality star showed off her sporting prowess as she got in on the action

Sporting prowess: The reality star showed off her sporting prowess as she got in on the action

Ready for action: She displayued her lithe frame in a black unitard

Pristine: The TV star donned pristine white tennis shoes with matching socks

Ready for action: Displaying her lithe frame in a black unitard, the former Love Island star donned pristine white tennis shoes with matching socks 

Makeup palette: Wearing her flaxen locks in wavy twin tails, she wore a rich palette of makeup

Makeup palette: Wearing her flaxen locks in wavy twin tails, she wore a rich palette of makeup

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.

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 due to the wet weather.

Element: Olivia appeared to be in her element as she enjoyed her sporty day before cameras

Going glam: She cut a glam figure as she took to the tennis courts

Element: Olivia appeared to be in her element as she enjoyed her sporty day before cameras

Snapshot: As she made her way to the tennis courts, the star posed for waiting photographers

Snapshot: As she made her way to the tennis courts, the star posed for waiting photographers

Luxury motor: She was recently spotted enjoying yet more perks of her reality TV fame, when she picked up her brand new £120,000 Range Rover in Manchester on Friday

Finding fame: She rose to fame after appearing on Love Island back in 2017

Luxury motor: She was recently spotted enjoying yet more perks of her reality TV fame, when she picked up her brand new £120,000 Range Rover in Manchester on Friday

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.

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.

Back to it! Also on Monday, Kelsey Stratford (pictured) and Ella Rae Wise shot an outdoor workout for the ITVBe reality series

Halted: Production was halted in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Ella Rae Wise pictured)

Back to it! Also on Monday, her TOWIE-co-stars (L-R) Kelsey Stratford and Ella Rae Wise shot an outdoor workout for the ITVBe reality series

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

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

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

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

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 

The boys! Also back to filming were Dan Edgar, Pete Wicks and Diags (L-R)

The boys! Also back to filming were Dan Edgar, Pete Wicks and Diags (L-R) 

‘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.’

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.

Sensational: Kelsey showcased her peachy posterior in a skintight coral pink unitard

Work it: It also highlighted her ample assets with a plunging neckline

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

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

Careful: She coordinated the ensemble with a green face mask

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

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

Glamorous: Kelsey  styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried hairdo and added a slick of glamorous make-up

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.  

Olivia’s return to filming comes after her ex Chris Hughes mocked one of their former rows on Love Island.

She forged a tumultuous romance with fellow contestant Chris, 27, on the 2017 series, only to split up six months after leaving the villa.      

Back to it! TOWIE boys Pete Wicks, pictured, and Dan Edgar were also pictured back at filming

Fun! They enjoyed a game of golf (Dan Edgar pictured)

Back to it! TOWIE boys Pete Wicks, left, and Dan Edgar, right, were also pictured back at filming as they enjoyed a game of golf 

Dapper: James Lock was also spotted during filming after recently being spotted kissing ex Yazmin Oukhellou in Mallorca

Dapper: James Lock was also spotted during filming after recently being spotted kissing ex Yazmin Oukhellou in Mallorca 

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

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

Not ideal: She held her umbrella for the workout

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

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

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

Twinning: Kelsey and Ella appeared to have taken inspiration from each other’s outfits as they wore nearly identical ensembles 

Yet Chris appeared to see the funny side of things three years later as the show aired a special best bits edition featuring the franchise’s iconic rows last Wednesday.

The reality star tweeted ‘sit back down’ as he mocked the moment he demanded his then-love interest, Olivia, to stay in their bedroom in a bid to hash out their issues. 

As their relationship was filled with ups and downs, the compilation episode documented the on-off couple’s numerous break ups and make ups.

One stand-out clip saw model Chris attempt to calm the former Motorsport Grid Girl down as she declared: ‘I’m done with the conversation now’. 

Behind the wheel! Pete was spotted behind the wheel of a golf buggy at one stage

Behind the wheel! Pete was spotted behind the wheel of a golf buggy at one stage 

Jokers: The boys appeared in great spirits as they fooled around during filming

Jokers: The boys appeared in great spirits as they fooled around during filming 

Good spirits: Despite the socially distanced filming and raining, Kelsey appeared in great spirits

Giddy: She flashed a smile to crew members

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

Without: Tom opted to workout without an umbrella as he acted as the girls’ personal trainer 

Dapper! Tom, 25, looked dapper in a skintight blue T-shirt

Details: He teamed it with navy shorts as he ran a workout with the girls

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

Wow: He showed off his incredible strength as he performed a series of workout moves 

Handsome! Dan opted for an all-black ensemble

Stylish: James wore a navy outfit for the golfing game

Handsome! Dan, left, opted for an all-black ensemble while James, right, wore navy 

Happy: Pete appeared in great spirits as he flashed a smile during filming

Happy: Pete appeared in great spirits as he flashed a smile during filming 

‘Don’t walk away, sit back down’, the hunk boldly ordered, before the blonde beauty snarked back: ‘I’m sat’. 

Fans took to Twitter to poke fun at the heated discussion, after Chris referred to the throwback moment by writing: ‘Sit back down’.  

Viewers penned: ‘Forgot how funny you were. Olivia and Chris were a nightmare couple at times but were so funny and entertaining at the same time too #LoveIslandUK #LoveIsland’

‘Sorry but nobody will ever top Liv and Chris on #LoveIsland… Olivia & Chris were toxic together! #LoveIsland #AllTheDramz.’ (sic)

Olivia has since moved on and is now happily engaged to her footballer fiancé Bradley Dack. Chris recently split from Little Mix girlfriend Jesy Nelson.   

Delighted: Tom appeared delighted to be back to filming as he did a series of squats

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

Ab fab! He also showed off his toned abs

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

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

Consideration: 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.'

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

Stocking up: Kelsey and Tom were seen sanitising their hands during filming at a special station 

A long list! TOWIE was far from the only show that has been negatively impacted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak

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

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

Sheltered: A crew member was seen protecting a camera from the wet weather

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

Sensible: Crew members were seen wearing protective visors and masks, they also got their temperatures checked