Move aside, Borat! The TOWIE boys cause a stir in Essex as they leave very little to the imagination in barely-there mankinis

By Nola Ojomu for MailOnline

Published: 05:49 EST, 10 March 2016 | Updated: 14:36 EST, 10 March 2016

Wednesday’s night episode saw the TOWIE boys come together to play a game of football.

But Thursday morning saw the reality stars gaining spectators for a very different reason as they took to the streets of Essex wearing tiny white ‘mankinis’.

James Lock led the pack as the likes of Pete Wicks, Michael Hassini, and the Clarks brothers braved the cold and rainy weather to showcase their toned physiques in the eye-catching attire.

See TOWIE updates James Lock and the boys brave the cold in Borat-style mankinis

Braving the cold: Thursday morning saw the TOWIE boys gaining spectators for a very different reason as they took to the streets of Essex wearing tiny white ‘mankinis'

Braving the cold: Thursday morning saw the TOWIE boys gaining spectators for a very different reason as they took to the streets of Essex wearing tiny white ‘mankinis'

Walking around in nothing but the revealing white swimwear and trainers, the boys had to use their hands to protect their modesty while they walked in formation down the street.

James Lock added a simple necklace to his look as he tensed his bulging biceps and showcased his ripped physique.

Tattooed hunk Pete appeared to be in slight discomfort at the situation, while the Clarks brother were the only ones who protected their head from with cold with hats.

White on trend? James Lock led the pack as the likes of Pete Wicks, Michael Hassini, and the Clarks brothers braved the cold and rainy weather to showcase their toned physiques in the eye-catching attire

White on trend? James Lock led the pack as the likes of Pete Wicks, Michael Hassini, and the Clarks brothers braved the cold and rainy weather to showcase their toned physiques in the eye-catching attire

Brave face: Walking around in nothing but the revealing white swimwear and trainers, the boys had to use their hands to protect their modesty while they walked in formation down the street

Brave face: Walking around in nothing but the revealing white swimwear and trainers, the boys had to use their hands to protect their modesty while they walked in formation down the street

Very nice! Sacha Baron Cohen brought the 'mankini' back with his cult classic comedy film, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Very nice! Sacha Baron Cohen brought the 'mankini' back with his cult classic comedy film, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Co-stars Georgia Kousoulou and Chloe Lewis were on hand to witness the moment as they stood under an umbrella together.

Georgia sported a red jacket and matching trainers over her black ensemble, while Chloe went for a more standout look in a fluffy white gillet and ripped skinny jeans.

The boys were eventually able to wrap up warm in their winter coats, though a few bottoms were still unwittingly exposed to the public.

Team leader: James Lock added a simple necklace to his look as he tensed his bulging biceps and showcased his ripped physique
Team leader: James Lock added a simple necklace to his look as he tensed his bulging biceps and showcased his ripped physique

Team leader: James Lock added a simple necklace to his look as he tensed his bulging biceps and showcased his ripped physique

Fun way to start the day: Tattooed hunk Pete appeared to be in slight discomfort at the situation, while the Clarks brother were the only ones who protected their head from with cold with hats

Fun way to start the day: Tattooed hunk Pete appeared to be in slight discomfort at the situation, while the Clarks brother were the only ones who protected their head from with cold with hats

It appeared the event took place as punish for the boys losing their football match against ‘Team Real’ on the previous episode.

The TOWIE girls and viewers of the ITVBe reality show were left gobsmacked when Wednesday night's episode erupted into violence.

Security were forced to step in when a football match between Team Alpha - made up of James Lock, Pete Wicks, Michael Hassini and the Clark brothers - and Team Real (Jake Hall, Tommy Mallet, Liam Blackwell, Dan Edgar and James 'Diags' Bennewith) spiraled into a tussle.

Danielle Armstrong, Chloe Lewis, Chloe Sims, Georgia Kousoulou, Katie Wright and Lydia Bright watched from the sidelines as they witnessed Pete and Jake separated mid-match.

However, proving any underlying issues had been brushed under the carpet, captian James played the gracious sportsman, taking to Twitter after the broadcast to congratulate their rivals. 

Gotta see it to believe it: Co-stars Georgia Kousoulou and Chloe Lewis were on hand to witness the moment as they stood under an umbrella together

Gotta see it to believe it: Co-stars Georgia Kousoulou and Chloe Lewis were on hand to witness the moment as they stood under an umbrella together

Wrapped up: Georgia sported a red jacket and matching trainers over her black ensemble, while Chloe went for a more standout look in a fluffy white gillet and ripped skinny jeans

Wrapped up: Georgia sported a red jacket and matching trainers over her black ensemble, while Chloe went for a more standout look in a fluffy white gillet and ripped skinny jeans

Exposed: The boys were eventually able to wrap up warm in their winter coats, though a few bottoms were still unwittingly exposed to the public

Exposed: The boys were eventually able to wrap up warm in their winter coats, though a few bottoms were still unwittingly exposed to the public

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