'Best night': Busty Kate Wright cosies up to besotted beau Rio Ferdinand as they make their first public outing as a couple at sports launch

They have been gradually introducing their relationship to the spotlight, making increasingly frequent public appearances. 

And Kate Wright, 26, looked besotted as she showed her support for boyfriend Rio Ferdinand, 39, as they attended the launch of his new FIVE collection with Sports Direct in London on Thursday.

The former TOWIE star was seen arriving hand-in-hand with the ex footballer, with the loved-up duo beaming at each other before posing on the red carpet - marking their first public appearance together.

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Loved up! Kate Wright, 26, looked besotted as she showed her support for boyfriend Rio Ferdinand, 39, as they attended the launch of his new FIVE collection with Sports Direct in London on Thursday

Loved up! Kate Wright, 26, looked besotted as she showed her support for boyfriend Rio Ferdinand, 39, as they attended the launch of his new FIVE collection with Sports Direct in London on Thursday

Showing off her famous cleavage, Kate slipped into a plunging crop top, making the most of her hard-earned abs. 

She teamed it with a matching brown skirt, accentuating her enviable hips and shapely pins. 

Injecting a splash of colour with Simmi snakeskin print boots and a nude duster coat, she cosied up to a beaming Rio.

He put on a dapper display in a coordinating tracksuit, paying homage to his sports image and new line. 

Once inside the venue Kate and Rio partied up a storm together with the former TOWIE star taking to Instagram to reveal she was having the 'best night'. 

PDA! The former TOWIE star was seen arriving hand-in-hand with the ex footballer, with the loved-up duo beaming at each other before posing on the red carpet together

PDA! The former TOWIE star was seen arriving hand-in-hand with the ex footballer, with the loved-up duo beaming at each other before posing on the red carpet together

Lace up like Kate in a midi skirt from Missguided

Party season is in full swing, but if you're already bored of your little black dress then look no further than Kate Wright for some style inspiration.

The former TOWIE star joined Rio Ferdinand at a sports launch in London last night looking as glamorous as ever in a brown bralet top and the matching midi skirt. We love the criss cross details and stretchy bandage fabric, and when teamed with a Zara trench coat and snakeskin boots by Simmi, it's a flawless look!

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Loving life: Once inside the venue Kate and Rio partied up a storm together with the former TOWIE star taking to Instagram to reveal she was having the 'best night'

Loving life: Once inside the venue Kate and Rio partied up a storm together with the former TOWIE star taking to Instagram to reveal she was having the 'best night'

Kate recently quit her reality TV career to focus on her relationship with Rio and his three children, telling The Sun: 'I’m taking a step back from the public eye, I want to keep my life private as I lived my previous relationship on TOWIE, my priority right now is Rio and the family.'

A friend also told the publication that Kate had severed ties with several brands she had endorsed, in a bid to distance herself from the limelight.

This comes after Kate was reportedly overheard telling a pal how happy the couple were together.

Racy! Showing off her famous cleavage, Kate slipped into a plunging crop top, making the most of her hard-earned abs

Racy! Showing off her famous cleavage, Kate slipped into a plunging crop top, making the most of her hard-earned abs

Despite having no plans yet to wed, she told a friend: 'We are so happy together. It's going really well,' a source told The Sun.

Kate has made a huge effort to get to know Rio's children: Lorenz, 11, Tate, nine, and Tia, six.

It seems to have paid off after a source revealed: 'She was telling her friends how great everything is for her at the moment. Rio's children love her.

'She sees Rio as her soulmate – they have a real connection. She was saying she is happy to take a backseat with work and let his family be the priority.'

Adding that it was great to see her so happy especially compared to the drama of her TOWIE past.

Loved-up! Injecting a splash of colour with snakeskin print boots and a nude duster coat, she cosied up to a beaming Rio

Loved-up! Injecting a splash of colour with snakeskin print boots and a nude duster coat, she cosied up to a beaming Rio

Turning heads! She teamed it with a matching brown skirt, accentuating her enviable hips and shapely pins

Turning heads! She teamed it with a matching brown skirt, accentuating her enviable hips and shapely pins

In September, Kate revealed she was quitting the limelight to focus on Rio and his kids when she spoke for the first time about their relationship.

The pair have gone from strength to strength since since going public with their romance earlier this summer. 

Last month, Rio spoke about his relationship with the former TOWIE star for the first time in a candid interview on This Morning.

While discussing his new book Thinking Out Loud he spoke in depth about overcoming grief and the 'positive' effect Kate has had on his life.

Rio lost his wife Rebecca in 2015 following a short battle with cancer aged 34 leaving him the primary caregiver to his kids. 

Suave: He put on a dapper display in a coordinating tracksuit, paying homage to his sports image and new line

Suave: He put on a dapper display in a coordinating tracksuit, paying homage to his sports image and new line

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