Date going well then? Ricky Rayment and Marnie Simpson can barely keep their hands off each other as they confirm their romance with passionate display

They enjoyed a passionate kiss at the National Television Awards in January, but Ricky Rayment and Marnie Simpson were markedly less grand but considerably more familiar territory on Friday evening.

Seemingly confirming their romance, the pair enjoyed a tactile display at popular Brentwood haunt The Sugar Hut after arriving hand in hand.

Ricky, whose long-term relationship with TOWIE co-star Jessica Wright ended last November, appeared to have recovered well from the split as he laughed and joked with the Geordie Shore regular.

Date going well then? Ricky Rayment and Marnie Simpson enjoyed a tactile display at Essex nightspot The Sugar Hut on Friday evening

Sporting a breezy playsuit that exposed a set of nicely toned legs, Marnie caught the eye while making her way inside the club, where they indulged in a passionate kiss after finding seats close to the dance-floor.

Unable to keep their hands off each other, the couple continued their intimate display as they got to their feet for a dance, with Ricky grabbing Marnie around the waist and leaning in close while she rested her hands on his shoulders.

Their outing at the Essex nightspot ended a romantic evening for the couple, who started proceedings at the Screen On The Green cinema in London – where they enjoyed a screening of Oscar nominated Birdman.

Arm in arm: The couple were in high spirits as they made their way towards the Brentwood club