TOWIE: Tommy Mallet shows off incredible body transformation after 12 months ‘persistence’

The reality star looks 'banging'

Tommy Mallett

by Samantha Harman |
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TOWIE OG Tommy Mallett has been working out and it shows.

Loud applause

The reality star recently posted a picture on Instagram showing his amazing year-long transformation with the caption, "Persistence is key, you've got 24- hours in a day to get what you want, make it count."

Wise words indeed Tommy.

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CLOSER: TOWIE Original cast then and now photos

Lydia Bright original Towie cast1 of 27
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Lydia Bright

Lovely Lydia Bright had a tough job putting up with on/off boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent. After Arg's cheating ways proved too much to deal with, Lydia walked away from their relationship and the show in 2012, but returned for a few special episodes.

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Lydia Bright

Lydia had string of relationships and was most recently linked to mechanic Lee Cronin. She still runs her successful clothing business, Bella Sorella, and she took part in the Channel 4 TV show The Jump.

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James 'Arg' Argent

Arg was the loveable cheeky chap who could first be found singing around the bars of Essex. After proving to be a pretty lousy boyfriend to Lyds and being suspended from the show for partying, Arg went into rehab and came out a new man.

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James 'Arg' Argent

Arg is now in a relationship with another Essex blonde bombshell, Gemma Collins, and they have big plans to become the world's next big power couple.

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Lauren Goodger

Poor Lauren Goodger was always in distress over long-term boyfriend Mark Wright. The future never really looked promising for this couple. In fact, she famously pushed Mark into a swimming pool.

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Lauren Goodger

Lauren left the show in 2016, before appearing on Dancing on Ice and Celebrity Big Brother. She's now in a relationship with Joey Morrisson, who's currently doing a stretch in prison. Lauren occasionally makes a special appearance in the show that made her name.

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Mark Wright

Ah, Mark wright - he sure did have a way with the ladies in Essex. After finishing things with fiance Lauren Goodger, he had flings with Sam Faiers and Lucy Mecklenburgh. Mark left the show in 2016 after meeting actress Michelle Keegan.

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Mark Wright

Mark married Michelle in 2015 and now has a TV career in LA, presenting a show called Extras. The pair are VERY loved up and we reckon it's far less dramatic than his previous relationships.

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Kirk Norcross

Sugar Hut club promoter Kirk Norcross had relationships with Amy Childs and Lauren Pope. He even had 'his n hers' nose surgery with Popey before they split. Kirk also introduced viewers to his Sugar Hut owner dad, Mick, who had a one-sided love affair with Gemma Collins.

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Kirk Norcross

Kirk is now a dad to two kids and he has an ADORABLE Instagram feed of family photos. Kirk also had a stint on Celebrity Big Brother and Ex On The Beach, but it looks like he's now sticking to life as a daddy.

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Amy Childs

Queen of the vajazzle, Amy Childs was the beautiful beautician who only stayed in the show for a year. She soon starred in her own series, It's All About Amy.

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Amy Childs

Amy is now a mum to little Polly who she gave birth to in 2017. She is no longer in a relationship with Polly's dad, Bradley Wright, but she was recently snapped with a mystery man on holiday.

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Harry Derbidge

Young Harry was the cousin of Amy Childs and just as glamorous as her. Who can forget when he performed as Lady Gaga at his birthday party?

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Harry Derbidge

Harry started a relationship with co-star Bobby Norris but it ended after Harry reportedly cheated. Harry recently opened up about his battle with an eating disorder, but he looks to be doing well, and is now a pretty amazing makeup artist. Do you think he's had lip fillers? Hmmm.

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Sam Faiers

Sam Faiers first hit screens when best mate Amy Childs gave her a vajazzle. She gave in to Mark Wright's romantic pursuits for a short while, but it was her relationship with Joey Essex that won our hearts (sob).

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Sam Faiers

Sam now has a BEAUTIFUL family with her partner Paul Knightley and two kids. She went on to star in another reality show, Sam Faiers: The Mummy Diaries. Sam has also opened up about her battle with Crohn's disease and she still helps to run clothing boutique, Minnie's.

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Jess Wright

Sister of Mark Wright, she had to give him a few sisterly straight-talks. She was a model and singer, with dreams of making it big in the pop music world. Jess's big relationship was with co-star Ricky Rayment.

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Jess Wright

More recently. Jess split from Strictly's Giovanni Pernice after five months of dating. She's released a fitness DVD but that's all we've heard from her, really.

Billie Faiers19 of 27
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Billie Faiers

The bond between Billie and her sister Sam was pure joy to watch. She always had her sister's back.

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Billie Faiers

Billie is now engaged to Greg Shepherd, who she has a son and a daughter with. She appeared in The Mummy Diaries with her big sis, but it's reported that she's to get her own reality show which will document her getting ready for the wedding.

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Lucy Mecklenburgh

Lucy Mecklenburgh caused a lot of trouble between Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger after she slept with Mark. But her big romance was with co-star Mario Falcone.

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Lucy Mecklenburgh

Lucy is now a fitness GURU. Honestly, nothing comes between this girl and her abs. She's now in a relationship with former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas after appearing on Celebrity Island together. She also runs a fashion boutique and an online fitness program - quite the entrepreneur.

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Lauren Pope

DJ Lauren 'Popey' Pope was already known for being a bit of a party girl on the circuit before starting TOWIE. She was in an on/off relationship with Kirk Norcross and dated Tom Pearce.

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Lauren Pope

Lauren is now the proud owner of a successful hair extensions business. She recently rejoined the show.

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Maria Fowler

Model Maria Fowler was Popey's best pal and she did NOT get on with her mate's BF Kirk Norcross. She went through some tough times in public after leaving the show just two series later.

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Maria Fowler

But now Maria looks VERY happy in her new role as a mum to Evie, who she had with boyfriend Kelvin Batey.

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Nanny Pat

Nanny Pat was the voice of reason that the TOWIE cast needed. She doted on her grandkids Mark and Jess Wright, and always dished out the best advice. She also knew how to let her hair down. Sadly, 80-year-old Pat died in 2015.

His 877k followers were understandably impressed with the newly acquired physique and quick to comment on the pic.

One said, "Picture on the left, that's all you can eat chicken lunch and booze at the Hard Rock isn’t it? I looked exactly the same 😂"

While another added, " WOW!!!! You got the bug bro! No stopping you now."

A third supportively said, " Looking good in both pictures."

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Tommy lives with fellow TOWIE star and long term girlfriend Georgia Kousoulou and their gorgeous dog Monkey in a stunning Essex mansion.

The couple got together five years ago and unlike other cast members whose relationships are as transient as Essex fashion fads, their love has stood the test of time and they are currently the strongest couple of the show.

Georgia is known for her straight forward advise and other cast members often turn to the pair for support in times of trouble.

Tommy has really grown up during his time on the show, going from loud-mouthed-cockney -boy-about-town to successful businessman.

He created Mallett Footwear in 2015, the very successful business is estimated to have turned over 2.5m in the second year.

Wow – the boy did good.

You can purchase the footwear in high street giant Selfridges in London, the store has a reputation for stocking high end designer fashion brands.

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Aside from the business and appearing in TOWIE, the love birds also make time for other reality TV shows.

Most recently appearing on Celebrity Coach Trip with self-proclaimed International Tour Guide Brendon Sheerin.

The couple were voted off after a week, but made an entertaining addition to the coach.

Tommy brought a bucketload of humour and they were both a huge hit with the other celebs on the coach.

Definitely worth a watch on Channel 4's catch up...

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