STARS of the Only Way is Essex ventured through Colchester as they attempted to evade capture as part of a popular TV show.

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Lydia Bright are appearing on Celebrity Hunted which sees eight stars go on the run for 14 days.

In the blink and you'll miss it clip Lucy and Lydia are seen being driven along Cowdray Avenue.

The pair managed to escape Essex and make their way south thanks to contacts.

The Only Way Is Essex stars then live it up on a yacht - even taking selfies.

As the episode neared its close the pair had made it to Bath but the hunters were on their tail.

Celebrity Hunted is a spin off of the popular Channel 4 programme with funds being raised for Stand Up to Cancer.

To watch the episode click here.