TOWIE star Lauren Goodger arrives at the airport for filming in Portugal after revealing she was terrified to leave daughter Larose for the first time and had to combat her fear of flying
The TOWIE star, 38, was among the cast jetting off to Portugal on Thursday to film the new series of the popular ITVBe programme.
However, just hours before she was pictured at the departures terminal, Lauren told her fans she was worried about leaving her little girl and combatting her flying fear.
Lauren welcomed Larose, four, with her then-boyfriend Charles Drury and revealed how she had not left her daughter to go on holiday since her birth.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Lauren posted a selfie and wrote: '5am and I'm on my way to the airport. I have not done this in over 5 years!
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The TOWIE star, 38, was among the cast jetting off to Portugal on Thursday to film the new series of the popular ITVBe programme
It comes just hours after Lauren shared a selfie where she opened up about her fears over flying for the first time in five years
'I feel many mixed emotions. SO proud of myself as I was awake most of the night thinking shall I just not go...
'As I hug my baby felt like I was awake all night kissing her, she is nearly 4 years old and I've never ever left her to go away or do anything for me.'
She continued: 'Thank you @ITV @itvoffical and all of the TOWIE family @towie for helping me with this and most importantly something I'm going share with you very soon that's helped me come this far.'
Despite her early morning fears, Lauren appeared upbeat as donned a beige co-rd and Hermes sandals for the flight.
She toted her belongings in a brown Chanel bag and a personalised suitcase with her initials 'LG' printed on the front.
Lauren opted for a bouncy blow dry and a glam palette of make up.
She was joined by happy couple Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman, who both were dressed in hoodies and shorts.
TOWIE have reportedly splashed £150,000 on a cast getaway to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary.
Fan favourites will stay at the five-star resort in the Algarve for a two-week trip.
Lauren pictured with her daughter Larose before the trip
Filming is set to begin on June 6, with fan favourites staying at the five-star resort in the Algarve for a two-week trip.
There is expected to be a production team of over 95 people involved, which makes it one of the largest international operations the show has ever done.
The Westin Algarve has been chosen as the cast's base.
The five-star resort is expected to serve as the stunning backdrop for much of the upcoming drama.
Producers have flown out ahead of schedule in search for the best beach clubs, bars, and party hotspots across the Algarve.
The show bosses sees Portugal as the most ideal location – with the sunny spot only a short 2.5 hour flight from the UK.
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