While we loved The Only Way Is Marbs, the beach scenes were seriously lacking in topless Mario – so reports that his ‘suspension’ has been lifted is just what we needed to hear.
Mario, 27, was temporarily axed from the ITVBe reality show for a second time earlier this month, after producers spotted him promoting slimming pills on social media.
According to sources, hunky Mario returned to filming in Essex yesterday which means it won’t be long before he’s back on our screens.
Mazza told The Sun: “I was a bit gutted not to go to Marbs this year but, on reflection, having seen all the dramas they had out there it was probably a blessing in disguise.
“I am pleased to be back filming in Essex and looking forward to having some fun with the lads.”
He may have missed out on Marbs but we’re sure Mario’s recent holiday to Portugal with girlfriend Emma McVey was compensation enough.
The gorgeous couple were snapped frolicking on the beach, and Mario even matched his tiny shorts to Emma’s neon bikini.
Mario’s TOWIE return comes after it was confirmed that Gemma Collins has ‘taken a break’ from the show, following reports she threw a drink in a producer’s face.