By Jason Chester and Kate Thomas for MailOnline
Published: 03:32 EST, 1 September 2014 | Updated: 04:31 EST, 1 September 2014
Lucy Mecklenburgh was in the mood to party on Saturday evening – shortly after avoiding the axe on new TV talent show Tumble.
The former TOWIE star caught the eye in a black leather minidress as she made her way out of Hertfordshire's Elstree Studios following another mixed performance with gymnastics partner Billy George.
Boutique owner Lucy, 22, completed her outfit with a pair of neon green heels, while tasteful gold accessories and a smart clutch bag rounded things off.
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Looking good: Lucy Mecklenburgh works a stunning black leather minidress ahead of a night non the town following her latest Tumble performance on Saturday evening
The racy ensemble gave Lucy – a staunch gym advocate – another opportunity to show off her stunning body ahead of a night on the town with Billy and TOWIE pal Lydia Bright.
With her suitcase in tow, she was in good spirits as she made her way out of the studio complex and towards a waiting car.
Later that night Lucy couldn't contain her delight after being saved in the head-to-head vault competition with actor John Partridge - with the weaker performer being evicted.
On the move: The former TOWIE star had her suitcase in tow as she departed Hertfordshire's Elstree studios
Ready for fun: Lucy completed her look with a pair of neon green heels, tasteful gold accessories and a simple clutch bag
She's off: Lucy is in high spirits as she makes her way into London
Sharing several pictures of her wine-fuelled dinner with Billy and several other pals including her best friend Lydia, Lucy thanked her fans for their support.
She wrote on Twitter: 'Dinner at @coyarestaurant with everyone! ... Me & @BillyJacques can't stop smiling. So happy!!!'
Lucy later added: 'I'm over the moon I'm still in Tumble! I really wasn't ready to leave the competition, Thanks for all your support!'
Clowning around: Lucy Mecklenburgh, Billy George and a female friend were in high spirits on Saturday evening after the Tumble live show
Perfect pairing: Lucy and Billy have become firm friends during the course of the BBC One competition
Best buds: Lucy invited her best friend Lydia Bright to join them for a celebratory dinner
With the semi-finals for Tumble kicking off next week, the bar was raised on Saturday night's episode.
Despite gaining immense confidence since her first week, Lucy's seductive ribbon routine failed to impress the judges.
The attractive brunette had to face off against John, whose trampoline routine was the lowest-scoring of the night.
The lady is a vamp! Lucy Mecklenburgh delivered a moody and sexy ribbon routine but it landed her in the bottom two
She's come so far: 'I'm actually starting to enjoy to perform. I loved that routine! I am starting to get into the routines and get into character,' Lucy said
Check this out! The reality TV star also incorporated am impressive trick called a tinsica, which is a half cartwheel that leads into a walkover, into her performance
However Lucy, who looked sexy in a metallic leotard and big bouncy curls, was pleased with her ribbon performance and admitted she'd finally come into her own.
'I'm actually starting to enjoy to perform. I loved that routine! I am starting to get into the routines and get into character,' she said of her moody and sexy show with gym pro partner Billy.
The reality TV star also incorporated am impressive trick called a tinsica, which is a half cartwheel that leads into a walkover, into her performance.
But the judges insisted the routine wasn't hard enough and gave her 28/40.
Meanwhile John kicked off the show with an energetic trampoline set full of stag jumps, somersaults and split leaps.
Such great heights! John delivered a lively trampoline set but it didn't cut it for the judges
Hair splitting stuff: The actor showed off his incredible flexibility
Pre vault jitters: Lucy had to go face-to-face with actor John Partridge in a vault competitive
Determined: 'There's immense pressure. It's fight or flight,' John said
Back on solid ground: The actor had a shaky landing but eventually found his balance
Judge Louis Smith slammed the routine, which scored 26/40. 'The difficulty just wasn't there. I really didn't enjoy it this week,' Louis said.
In the end, Lucy and John took to the vault in front of the watchful eye of Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci, who had the final say in who to send home.
Before taking to the vault John said: 'There's immense pressure. It's fight or flight.'
While Lucy was equally as nervous. 'I don't like the vault. I'm worried I'm not going to have enough power because of how nervous I'll be. You just get one shot and that's it.'
Although Lucy came extremely close to hitting her back on the vault, Nadia decided John's vault was the weaker of the two and sent him home.
Giving it her all! The brunette beauty looked determined as she ran up to the vault
Eek! The reality TV star almost hit herself on the vault but walked away unscathed
It's time to go... Judge Nadia Comăneci sent John home
It was a different story actor Bobby Lockwood from Wolfblood, who landed the highest score for the second week in a row thanks to a tight, clean and skilled space-inspired trampoline routine, which saw the star get a standing ovation from the audience.
Bobby walked away with 35/40 and the judges praises. 'Everything you did from the beginning to the end was the best form and execution,' Nadia said.
'One small step for man, one giant leap for Bobby and Kristin. You are no longer a celebrity, you are a gymnast to me now,' Louis added.
Space cadet! Actor Bobby Lockwood landed the highest score of the night
Welcome to the West End: Steps star H wowed the judges with his cabaret rendition
In a twirl! Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan played a businessman with a soft side in his ribbon routine and walked away with a solid score of 31/40
Coming a close second was Steps star H, who well and truly bounced back from his injury and delighted the crowd with a cabaret-themed skit with a cane. Clad in a sparkly black suit, H demonstrated acute hand-eye coordination and received a final score of 34/40.
Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan played a businessman with a soft side in his ribbon routine and walked away with a solid score of 31/40.
While professional boxer Carl Froch gave an entertaining routine with a tyre – or as the judges liked to call it rhythmic gymnastics the macho way. Carl also scored 31/40.
Sugarbabes Amelle Berrabah showed off her skills with a backwards somersault on the trampoline and ended up with 29.5/40 in her routine.
And Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, who struggled with her ball routine, just missed out on having to take on the vault with 29/40.
Extreme strength: Professional boxer Carl Froch had no problem lifting up his partner
Don't lose your balance! Amelle Berrabah held an impressive headstand
Wobbly: Sarah Harding struggled with her ball routine
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