It might have been a brisk autumn day but that didn’t stop newly single Sam Faiers, 23, from making sure her killer abs were front and centre during a recent work-out session.The former TOWIE star displayed her chiselled stomach in a black crop-top and matching low-rider tracksuit trousers by Lipsy London when she headed to a local park in Essex earlier in the week.She finished off her look with black trainers while her ombre locks were swept up into a high ponytail.Sam Faiers showed off her incredible abs in a midriff-baring ensemble during a work-out session in Essex on Tuesday Meanwhile on the other side of the pond Sam’s ex-boyfriend Joey Essex stepped out in an equally eye-catching look when he emerged at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday for his flight back to London.The 24-year-old paid homage to his holiday in a vibrant American flag hoodie. He added a pair of denim short-shorts, white trainers and oversized sunglasses. Joey added a 'reem' touch to his arrival by pulling up to in an Escalade limo.

Before his long-haul flight back to England the reality star tweeted: ‘Nooooooooo it's fly home day today. Long ting braaaooooooooooo.’The former lovers have been making the most of their new found single-status since ending her tumultuous three-year romance, with Joey enjoying a trip to America and Sam launching her own line with Very.co.uk.pyrex vision hoodie size Toned and terrific: The 23-year-old flashed her chiselled stomach in a black crop-top and matching low-rider tracksuit trousershoodie wehkampThe former TOWIE star wore her ombre locks in a high ponytail and added simple diamante earrings to complete her lookhooded dashiki shirt Joey and Sam mutually agreed to separate after realising they had grown apart.An insider told The Sun newspaper: 'The break-up has been very civil as they both just realised they couldn't make things work.''

They sat down a couple of weeks ago and both agreed things weren't working. There was no big dramatic reason for the split, as it was more that they are both in different places in their lives.'The split came as somewhat of a surprise since Sam had just confessed she wanted to start a family with Joey.She told the Daily Mirror: 'I love babies and children and Joey knows that. I'd have three or four children if I could.'I don't want to leave it too late, maybe 30. I don't want to be too old because you want to get your figure back.' Back to reality: Sam's ex-boyfriend Joey Essex turned heads in his American flag jumper when he left LAX for London on ThursdayThey've been forced to spend a long time apart recently. And now Steph Pratt, 30, has prompted speculation she might have split from Joey Essex after keeping coy about her man. Asked if she missed the former TOWIE star who she hit it off with on Celebs Go Dating, Steph admitted she did, but woudn't share any other details. Talking about missing her flight back to London from Los Angeles earlier this week, she told Mirror Celebs: "I was supposed to be back on Tuesday and now I’m back on Thursday, so this is the longest we’ve ever been apart.

But Steph - who is launching a new fitness range called To Be Honest - refused to say anything else, telling us: "I can’t answer any questions about Joey - sorry. Any other day you can ask me." Last month it was reported that Steph was "head over the heels" for 26-year-old Joey. "Joey's been staying over at Steph's home in Chelsea. They are already making plans for Christmas and talking about meeting each other's family," a source told the Daily Star. The pair also insisted that their romance was the real deal in a joint interview. "I know it’s genuine, she knows it’s genuine. I trust her, she trusts me. It works and it’s perfect. I don’t care what anyone says or thinks. "It’s been a lot of pressure for us," he told OK! "We haven’t been able to walk down the street. We’ve been wearing massive hoodies!"When he burst onto television screens nationwide in 2011 he outlined what is meant to be 'reem'.And desperate to get a chance to be like Joey Essex, hundreds of his fans lined Brentwood high street as the TOWIE star opened his clothing store Fusey.Surprised to see that his supporters were battling the snow, the 22-year-old was left smiling from ear to ear on Saturday afternoon.

The man in charge: Joey was all smiles on Saturday as he opened his clothing store Fusey in Brentwood Desperate to be reem! Fans of the TOWIE star lined the street to get a first look at the boutique Entertaining the crowd: Joey's sister Frankie Essex stood watch of the queue and took pictures with fans Overwhelmed at the sight of people wrapped in duvets and blankets, Joey reached out to his supporters via Twitter to say thank you in series of posts.The reality star tweeted: 'WOW!!! Thank you for all your support the Que is still HUGE! I love you all.' And in another message he wrote: 'I appreciate all you dedicated fans sticking it out in the snow!!! That's what I call TRUE FANS! I love all of you :-) thank u.' Showing off his signature style: the 22-year-old arrived at the store with his girlfriend Sam FaiersThis is crazy!': Joey took to his Twitter account to thank fans for their support It's a family affair: Both Frankie and her cousin Chloe Sims appeared to e extremely proud of Joey

Dedicated: Fans of the reality TV star battled the rain and the snow and used blankets to keep warm Flashing their pearly whites: Joey threw up a hand gesture as he and Sam headed indoors In tow to help entertain fans outside Essex's newest boutique, Joey's sister Frankie Essex, 25, and his cousin Chloe Sims, 30, were seen taking pictures and chatting with the public.Pleased with the turnout, Frankie tweeted: 'You have come in thousands today!!! Me and @JoeyEssex_ love you all soo much xxxxxx'.Joey's better half and co-star Sam Faiers was also on hand to see her man launch his latest business venture. Putting on a show: Inside the store Joey and Sam couldn't get enough of each other Mixing business with pleasure: The young couple were clearly not phased by the presence of the cameras New business venture: Joey's boutique is filled with garments based on his personal taste Once inside the store, the young couple put on an amorous show for photographers.Dressed in his signature style and showcasing his fresh haircut, Joey donned a T-shirt taken from his collection with a pair of slim-fitted jeans and white snow boots.   

Also modelling the range, Faiers, 22, wore a pair of leather leggings, boots and black top which had the words 'I'm A Fusey Girl' printed on. Overwhelmed: Joey told MailOnline that he couldn't believe so many fans had showed regardless of the weather 'You have come in thousands today!!!': Frankie also took to her Twitter account to tank fans for their support Not the kind of weather an Essex girl requires: Frankie and Chloe held onto their winter warmers tightly The boutique which stocks garments based off Joey's fashion likes was filled with rubber ducks as fan presented the Ken lookalike with gifts. Speaking to MailOnline about the success of the launch, Joey said: 'I'm overwhelmed by the support and to see how many people showed up.' He continued: 'It's so nice that they're all still here especially in this nasty weather.' Supportive: Sam uploaded a picture of herself and Joey to her Instagram account A true fan: One supporter shaved the store's logo into the back of his head