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Towie’s Megan McKenna is joined by Pete Wicks and pals at launch of her restaurant MCK Grill

Towie star Megan was joined by her famous friends and adoring family for the launch of her new business

Ellie Henman

Published: 21:58, 3 May 2017
Updated: 10:19, 4 May 2017

MEGAN McKenna dressed to impress at the launch of her restaurant McK Grill in Essex on Wednesday night.

The 24-year-old looked as though she meant business in a vibrant, floral suit.

Megan McKenna dressed to impress at the launch of McK Grill — Megan McKenna dressed to impress at the launch of McK GrillCredit: Getty Images

The 24-year-old wore a pretty, silk suit — The 24-year-old wore a pretty, silk suitCredit: Getty Images

She posed for pictures outside before being joined by Pete Wicks.

Pete has remained tight lipped after The Sun Online exclusively revealed the pair were close again - but his presence on the biggest night of Megan's career proves he's not giving up hope of getting their relationship back on track.

Pete played the perfect supporting role to Megan as he smiled for cameras and mingled with her closest friends and family at the star-studded launch.

Megan's ex Pete Wicks turned up to support her — Megan's ex Pete Wicks turned up to support herCredit: Flynet Pictures

He grinned as he made his way inside — He grinned as he made his way insideCredit: Flynet Pictures

Pete was later seen locking lips with Megan's pal Jack Rigden — Pete was later seen locking lips with Megan's pal Jack RigdenCredit: James Curley

The pair looked pleased to see each other at the event — The pair looked pleased to see each other at the eventCredit: James Curley

They larked about in front of the cameras and then managed a more sensible pose — They larked about in front of the cameras and then managed a more sensible poseCredit: James Curley

Megan was also joined by her lookalike sister Millie and her family.

As they posed for pictures together they beamed as they rallied around their reality star daughter.

Later on in the evening Megan’s restaurant started to fill up with her famous friends who’d turned out to support her business venture.

She beamed as she welcomed guests to the Essex restaurant — She beamed as she welcomed guests to the Essex restaurantCredit: Getty Images

Her lookalike sister Millie was there to support her sister — Her lookalike sister Millie was there to support her sisterCredit: Getty Images

Along with the rest of their family — Along with the rest of their familyCredit: Getty Images

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Mum-to-be Danielle Lloyd enjoyed a date night with her fiance Michael O’Neill at the launch.

The former WAG showed off her growing baby bump in a pretty lace dress while Michael cut a smart figure in a pair of fitted jeans and a jumper.

Danielle Lloyd was accompanied by her fiance Michael O'Neill — Danielle Lloyd was accompanied by her fiance Michael O'NeillCredit: Getty Images

The mum-to-be grinned as she walked into the fancy Essex haunt — The mum-to-be grinned as she walked into the fancy Essex hauntCredit: Getty Images

Their date night comes weeks before their baby is born — Their date night comes weeks before their baby is bornCredit: Flynet Pictures

Danielle is expecting her fourth baby boy — Danielle is expecting her fourth baby boyCredit: Flynet Pictures

Actor Gary Lucy, Nicola McLean and Megan's Towie co-stars - including Jesy Nelson's ex-boyfriend Chris Clark - also turned up to show their support.

Gary Lucy was another famous face at the launch — Gary Lucy was another famous face at the launchCredit: Flynet Pictures

Megan's pal Nicola McLean also turned up — Megan's pal Nicola McLean also turned upCredit: Flynet Pictures

The mum-of-three looked stunning in a pretty off the shoulder top — The mum-of-three looked stunning in a pretty off the shoulder topCredit: Flynet Pictures

Chris Clark also got an invite to the event — Chris Clark also got an invite to the eventCredit: Flynet Pictures

Megan’s best pal Amber Turner wasn’t far behind and she grinned as she saw the crowds gathering at the venue.

The Towie star showed off her lithe limbs in a pretty pair of shorts which she teamed with a lace crop top.

Megan's best friend Amber Turner was also in attendance — Megan's best friend Amber Turner was also in attendanceCredit: Getty Images

The Towie star looked sensational in a pastel pink two piece — The Towie star looked sensational in a pastel pink two pieceCredit: Getty Images

She posed for pictures before heading inside — She posed for pictures before heading insideCredit: Getty Images

Megan's not had an easy few weeks but put on a brave face to welcome her guests to the restaurant.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Megan explained she had to call the police because of a stalker.

Megan said: “This guy kept turning up to my PA’s and he kept jumping in the back of all of my pictures – it was really unnerving.

It's not been easy for Megan over the past few weeks — It's not been easy for Megan over the past few weeksCredit: Getty Images

The girls still looked fresh-faced at the end of the night — The girls still looked fresh-faced at the end of the nightCredit: James Curley

Megan looked as if she had the time of her life at the party — Megan looked as if she had the time of her life at the partyCredit: James Curley

Amber Turner was spotted heading home at the end of the night — Amber Turner was spotted heading home at the end of the nightCredit: James Curley

She kept her handbag held tightly in her hand as she exited and headed to the car — She kept her handbag held tightly in her hand as she exited and headed to the carCredit: James Curley

The Towie girls posed with Bianca outside the venue — The Towie girls posed with Bianca outside the venueCredit: James Curley

The Celebrity Big Brother star still had perfect make-up at the end of the evening — The Celebrity Big Brother star still had perfect make-up at the end of the eveningCredit: James Curley

“I thought it was a fan but then it happened again and again.

“I’ve had to have security turn up with me to a few PA’s and it has made me a bit more nervous and stressed when I see men hanging about near me.”

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