HOLLY Willoughby threw a secret leaving party with her famous pals as she prepares to fly to Costa Rica for a huge Netflix show.

The 43-year-old is due to fly out this month to begin filming new reality show Bear Hunt alongside co-star Bear Grylls and at least ten celebrity contestants.

Holly Willoughby had a massive send-off with her famous friends
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Holly Willoughby had a massive send-off with her famous friendsCredit: Getty

The cocktail-loving star offered guests signature recipes
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The cocktail-loving star offered guests signature recipesCredit: Instagram

She'll be out the country for two months during filming
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She’ll be out the country for two months during filmingCredit: Wyldemoon
Before quitting the UK for Central America, the TV presenter held a leaving dinner with close friends, including Christine Lampard and Nicole Appleton, at Mexican restaurant Ixchel on King’s Road in Chelsea, London.

Owned by Fraser Carruthers, the exclusive venue is a hit among celebrities, with the likes of Princess Beatrice, Poppy Delevingne, Lisa Snowdon, Jaime Winstone and Gizzi Erskine all having dined there recently.

Holly’s fancy bash was held in a private room.

A sneak peek at the Full Moon menu revealed stars had a choice of three signature cocktails – Holly’s Paloma, Bear’s Punch and The Aztec Marg.

The name of the menu is a nod to Holly’s lifestyle brand Wylde Moon, which she has been focusing on since leaving ITV show This Morning last year.

On arrival, guests were given guacamole, pico de gallo and totopos, followed by a choice of hand dived scallop aguachile, pork belly tacos,
short rib and a tres leches cake for dessert.

The Sun revealed how Netflix will throw a £1million ring of steel around Holly as she spends the next two months working on the show.

Ex-special forces and former ­military guns for hire will protect Holly from drug gangs and kidnappers.

The streaming service has set aside £10million for host Holly and her co-stars.

The show will see celebrities learn survival skills and take part in challenges, trained by survival expert Bear.

Holly Willoughby enjoys a Guinness as she celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Laura Whitmore and pals
Bosses will spend another £1million on security in the jungle of Costa Rica, where mob murders, assassinations and attacks on bystanders are on the rise.

 

Holly's close pal Nicole Appleton was at the event
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Holly’s close pal Nicole Appleton was at the eventCredit: Instagram

Christine Lampard was also among the attendees
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Christine Lampard was also among the attendeesCredit: Splash

The quirky restaurant serves mexican food and cocktails
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The quirky restaurant serves mexican food and cocktailsCredit: Ixchel

The secret leaving do was held here in London's Chelsea
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The secret leaving do was held here in London’s ChelseaCredit: Twitter

Holly invited her favourite famous pals to celebrate
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Holly invited her favourite famous pals to celebrateCredit: Ixchel

The low-key restaurant put on a big spread for the TV presenter
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The low-key restaurant put on a big spread for the TV presenterCredit: Ixchel
 

The menu on offer was incredible
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The menu on offer was incredible