THE stars of hit reality show The Only Way is Essex got their skates on to film an episode at Colchester’s Rollerworld.

Thrilled fans even got the chance to appear with the cast after Towie producers put out a call for good-looking extras who could skate.

They were shooting a roller disco scene which is expected to be shown on Wednesday night.

Rollerworld spokesman Kate Everett said: “Towie has wanted to film here a few times, but it would have meant closing early, so it never happened.

“This time it all worked out and we had lots of extras queuing up outside at 3.30pm who got in, so they will be in the show.

“They had about 80 extras out skating on the rink for a few hours, so they may have been skated out by the end of it.

“Everyone is very excited and it’s great to finally be able to have it here.”

Towie favourites Arg, Jasmin Walia and Tommy Mallet were among the cast at Rollerworld.

Filming was expected to go on into the evening.

Rollerworld boss Andy Starr said: “We’d like to thank everyone for taking part and entering into the spirit of Essex. This is good for Colchester, great for roller skating and fantastic for Rollerworld.”