A TOUCH of Essex glamour came to the Orbital Shopping Park today with a visit from reality star Lucy Mecklenburgh.
The 24-year-old was in the town to launch her latest Ellesse clothing line at sports retailer DW Fitness.
Modelling her latest brightly coloured creations fans queued excitedly for the chance to meet their idol, get autographs and take selfies with the star.
Best known to fans for her starring turn on BAFTA award winning show The Only Way Is Essex, Lucy has since carved out a career in fitness and fashion.
Lucy said she loved the chance to meet her fans up close and personal.
“The people here are absolutely lovely and I have felt really welcomed. Everyone has been really chatty and they’ve been really excited to see the new collection,” she said.
“The collection has a lot of personality, you don’t just have to wear black to the gym, it’s about having fun as well as keeping fit.”
Following the meet-and-greet Lucy hosted a live work out session for 12 die-hard fans who won the opportunity to train with her.
“It’s only 30 minutes but it’s high intensity. It’s hips, abs, legs, arms, it’s a full body work out. I want everyone to be sweating at the end of it but to come out feeling really good about themselves,” she said.
And Lucy said the town could almost compete with her beloved Essex.
“I haven’t seen too much of Swindon yet, but if I go by the people I’ve met I’d say it’s a great place and full of lovely people. I’ve really enjoyed meeting everyone today and I will be back in the future.”
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