PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Glamorous Kate Wright films her last EVER episode of TOWIE in eye-popping cut-out maxi dress... as her 'romance' with Rio Ferdinand heats up

She announced she was taking an 'extended break' from the beloved ITVBe show last week.

And Kate Wright emotionally headed to set for the final time on Thursday, as she filmed the TOWIE series finale, her last ever episode, with her co-stars in Coventry.

The blonde beauty, who is rumoured to be dating footballer Rio Ferdinand, stole the show in an eye-popping nude maxi dress as she bid farewell to her friends at the Miami-themed pool party. 

The stunner certainly pulled out all the stops for her final episode in an incredibly daring maxi dress - which featured a deep plunge at the chest to flash her famously ample cleavage to all. 

Making her look even saucier, the dress then split into two daring cut-outs at her middle, to flaunt her enviably petite waist, before falling into a soft pleated maxi skirt.

Formed of a semi-sheer chiffon, the bottom went on to tease at her enviably long and lean pins beneath, to give the Grecian-inspired look a modern and saucy touch.

Keeping all eyes on her look with a pair of matching wedges and a delicate pendant around her neck, Kate then accessorised with trendy clear Aviator shades as she arrived at the party with best friend Amber Dowding.

Leaving her blonde hair in her trademark tousled waves, Kate oozed glamour and confidence as she arrived on set for the final time.  

She was first seen happily chatting with best friend Amber, who opted for a cheeky swimsuit emblazoned with the slogan 'Good Vibes Only' and a crisp white shirt tied around her waist.

Sharing a giggle as they reminisced on her good times on the show, Kate then joined her friends Gemma Collins, Liam 'Gatsby' Blackwell and even ex Dan Edgar for her final farewell.

With buxom blonde Gemma appearing to pay tribute to Kate, the trio were then seen giving the reality star a round of applause - before holding up their drinks in a farewell cheers.

The pair appear to have made amends since their split last year, and more recently, their row over his secret kiss with Chloe Lewis. 

However, the former couple appear to be back on civil terms as they celebrated Kate's time on TOWIE - following the announcement that she was taking an 'extended break' from the show last week. 

A spokesperson for the ITVBe show told MailOnline: 'Kate has informed producers that she may take an extended break after filming for this series wraps.

'We fully support this decision and will keep in close contact with Kate so we can mutually decide if and when a return is appropriate.

'We wish her well in her future projects.'

However the Kate is deciding to step away from TOWIE comes after she was said to have 'enjoyed a string of dates' with former footballer Rio Ferdinand during her getaway to Dubai.

She had ventured overseas with a bevy of girlfriends, but reportedly enjoyed secret dates with Rio - with the pair having fun at a pool party together.

A source exclusively told MailOnline: 'Kate was there last week and Rio happened to be there at the same time with his footballing commitments. They met up secretly a couple of times while they were there.'

However a representative for Kate told MailOnline: 'Kate went to Dubai for her friend's hen party. There is no further comment.'

She was first romantically linked to Rio back in January, but the duo have apparently gone to great lengths to keep their 'romance' under wraps.

While neither have confirmed the fling, the pair were spotted in public together for the first time outside Kate's home in Essex last week, only adding fuel to the fire of rumours.

Manchester United legend Rio - who lost his late wife Rebecca to cancer in 2015 - had travelled to the UAE for a Football Escapes training session with children at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.