Shelby Tribble cosies up to Pete Wicks at TOWIE series launch
She's set to join the cast as Pete Wicks' new love interest.
And former Miss Great Britain Shelby Tribble couldn't contain her excitement as she arrived at the launch event for series 22 of the ITVBe show, rocking up at the party - hosted at cast favourite Sheesh in Chigwell, Essex - on Pete's arm on Monday night.
The striking brunette, 25, was dressed to impress in a hot pink suit, going braless in the plunging jacket and matching trousers.
Going public: Shelby Tribble cosied up to new boyfriend Pete Wicks at TOWIE series 22 party at Sheesh in Chigwell, Essex on Monday night
Shelby's eye-catching attire featured cut-outs at the waist, highlighting her slender figure.
The bronzed bombshell set off her daring attire with a pair of glittering gold earrings and a sparkly clutch bag to match.
Pete was looking dapper, dressed to impress in a smart black suit as he chatted to his new girlfriend.
Glamorous: The striking brunette, 25, was dressed to impress in a hot pink suit, going braless in the plunging jacket and matching trousers
Smitten: Pete was looking dapper, dressed to impress in a smart black suit as he chatted to his new girlfriend
Glamorous attire: Shelby's eye-catching attire featured cut-outs at the waist, highlighting her slender figure
Playing it coy: Shelby is set to join the cast as Pete's new love interest and has slotted right in
The long-haired hunk certainly didn't seem to be missing his ex Megan McKenna, who quit the show last year in a bid to move on from their on/off romance and to focus on her music career.
Speaking to The Sun, a TV Insider said: 'Shelby is absolutely gorgeous and fits in perfectly with the cast. She's already very well-known on the Essex scene after living there for years – but is originally from Plymouth.'
Shelby, who won Miss Great Britain in 2014, is set to become enemies with Megan McKenna, 25, on the show because she has previously dated Pete, 29.
Golden girl: The striking starlet complemented her attire with a pair of gold heels and matching earrings
Glossy man: The star showed off her luscious locks as she chatted to her new man
Getting the giggles: Shelby came over all shy as she flirted with Pete outside the venue
Double trouble: Shelby and fellow new girl Clelia Theodorou arrived in style
The source added: 'In recent weeks she's been getting close to Pete, and mutual pals of the pair predict their romance will be filmed for the new series.'
Before setting her eyes on the ruggedly handsome Pete, Shelby dated Premier League footballer Danny Simpson - the ex of pop princess Tulisa - until they broke up last year.
The budding reality star will begin shooting her first scenes on the show next week, after she signed on to the popular Essex-based programme when seven members of the cast were axed in the New Year.
Red carpet official: The new couple put on a tactile display at the series launch event
Amber Dowding and Chris Clark were among the stars to leave the show, alongside Mike Hassini, Jack Rigden, Jordan Brook, Maddie Hooper and Ruby Lacey.
It came amid claims that 'boring' characters had been chopped out of the line-up in a bid to spice things up.
The shock shake-up, confirmed by the channel in January, also came amid a format reshuffle which will see the ITVBe series aired just once a week instead of twice.
Putting on a playful display: It was plain to see the chemistry between the pair
Beaming: Shelby couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she attended the event
At the time, a TOWIE spokesperson told MailOnline: 'There are a number of cast who have mutually agreed their time on the show has come to a natural end for now.
'We wish them well and look forward to another exciting year ahead for TOWIE.'
Also joining Shelby in the new season will be Vicky Pattison's ex-boyfriend Jordan Wright, as well as boxer Dean Ralph, who previously dated Love Island's Chloe Crowhurst.