Megan McKenna puts on a leggy display in a pink playsuit enjoys a dog walk

It has just been announced that she has joined the Celebrity MasterChef line up.

And following the news, Megan McKenna was seen taking her poodle Daisy for a stroll with a pal in Essex before heading for some lunch on Friday afternoon.

The former TOWIE star, 28, oozed summer chic in a pretty pink playsuit, which she styled with a pair of trainers and a stylish black handbag.

Walkies! Megan McKenna was seen taking her poodle Daisy for a stroll with a pal in Essex before heading for some lunch on Friday afternoon

Megan put on a leggy display in the thigh-grazing garment, which she later layered up with a black Essentials hoodie.

The Celebrity X Factor winner wore her blonde cropped locks in a sleek blown out style and appeared to opt for subtle touches of make-up.

It seemed that Megan had also been indulging in some retail therapy as she carried a yellow Selfridges bag in her hand.

Pals: The former TOWIE star, 28, oozed summer chic in a pretty pink playsuit, which she styled with a pair of trainers and a stylish black handbag

Pals: The former TOWIE star, 28, oozed summer chic in a pretty pink playsuit, which she styled with a pair of trainers and a stylish black handbag

Subtle glam: The Celebrity X Factor winner wore her blonde cropped locks in a sleek blown out style and appeared to opt for subtle touches of make-up

Subtle glam: The Celebrity X Factor winner wore her blonde cropped locks in a sleek blown out style and appeared to opt for subtle touches of make-up 

Casual chic: Megan put on a leggy display in the thigh-grazing garment, which she later layered up with a black Essentials hoodie

Shopping spree? It seemed that Megan had also been indulging in some retail therapy as she carried a yellow Selfridges bag in her hand

Casual chic: Megan put on a leggy display in the thigh-grazing garment, which she later layered up with a black Essentials hoodie

Megan revealed on Instagram she had joined her pal for a puppy play date, as her dog Daisy met her friend’s new pooch.

The reality personality shared clips and snaps from their al fresco lunch at a local pub. 

The outing came after it was revealed she will join the likes of Katie Price, 42, and Penny Lancaster, 50, on the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef.

Cute! Megan revealed on Instagram she had joined her pal for a puppy play date, as her dog Daisy met her friend's new pooch

Cute! Megan revealed on Instagram she had joined her pal for a puppy play date, as her dog Daisy met her friend’s new pooch

The BBC One show, set to air later this year, will also star Melanie Sykes, 50, Strictly dancer Johannes Radebe, 33, Blue’s Duncan James, 43, and Joe Swash, 39.

Actress Su Pollard, 71, Britain’s Got Talent finalist and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid, 35, and The Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, 48, are also among the celebrities who will take part in the upcoming series. 

Broadcast over six weeks, the celebrities will also tackle a new series of cookery challenges, with renowned chefs including Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona, Nieves Barragan Mohacho and more appearing as special guest judges. 

Pub lunch: The reality personality shared clips and snaps from their al fresco lunch at a local pub

Pub lunch: The reality personality shared clips and snaps from their al fresco lunch at a local pub

Pub lunch: The reality personality shared clips and snaps from their al fresco lunch at a local pub

This year’s crop of 20 celebrities, joined again by MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, also includes Love Island’s Kem Cetinay, 24, comedian Munya Chawawa, 28, and actresses Rita Simons, 44, Melissa Johns, 31, and Michelle Collins, 59.

The Repair Shop’s Will Kirk is also among the contestants as well as ex-England footballer Dion Dublin, 51, and journalist and author Gavin Esler, 68. 

Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox, 50, and Happy Monday’s Bez, 57, will also be hoping to impress with their culinary skills. 

Series editor Katie Attwood said: ‘This year’s line-up promises a huge amount of humour and entertainment. Lockdown has proved productive for our famous faces’ culinary skills and we are set to see some exceptional talent and astonishing dishes as the celebrities swap their day jobs for a spot in the MasterChef kitchen.’ 

Exciting news! The outing came after it was revealed she will join the likes of Katie Price, 42, and Penny Lancaster, 50, on the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef

Exciting news! The outing came after it was revealed she will join the likes of Katie Price, 42, and Penny Lancaster, 50, on the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef

Bring it on: Former TOWIE star Megan McKenna, 28,  is hoping to impress the judges with her culinary creations

Line-up: Megan is set to show off her skills in the kitchen on the show