The former TOWIE babe is set to compete in this Saturday's gymnastics final alongside ex-Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding and pop star Amelle Berrabah.

2014 has seen another 12 months of tantalising sporting action. Sportsmail have captured these historic moments step-by-step through our own brilliant photography team.

A number of pictures, posted to the Twitter account @louishouseparty showed TOWIE star Lucy showering the Olympic gymnast with kisses.

Three months into their fledgling romance, Lucy Mecklenburgh and Louis Smith are excitedly preparing to spend their first ever Valentine's Day together.

Lucy Mecklenburgh took a day off from healthy eating on Thursday afternoon to get into the spirit of Easter with boyfriend Louis Smith and bake a chocolate cake.

The 26-year-old sportman appeared on Loose Women when panellist Ruth Langsford quizzed him on whether or not the couple were planning on walking down the aisle.

Louis and Lucy, who have been shopping for rings while out in the States, seemed to be piecing together a truly fairytale winter break as they hit the tourist spots in New York on Monday.

Virgin Trains has apologised after it was claimed that a staff member challenged only Olympic star Louis Smith and another black passenger about their first class tickets.

Former Strictly contestants Jay McGuiness, Aston Merrygold, Harry Judd and Louis Smith reveal how their shared love of performing has led them to work together in a new West End show.

Lee Ryan, Melody Thornton, 34, Louis Smith, 30 and Rachel Stevens, 41, revealed why they jumped at the opportunity to take part in Rip It Up The 70s at The London Palladium.

This is only the latest battleground in the tussle to decide who will be considered the greatest of all time. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are likely to stroll through quarter-finals.

Not for the first time this tournament, Novak Djokovic's focus on tennis has been disrupted by the politics around the sport.

EXCLUSIVE: The world No 1, who retired from his fourth round match with a shoulder injury, spent the recent US Open with his own private hyperbaric chamber parked up next to Flushing Meadows.

Djokovic, who is attempting to win a title on his tournament debut for the 10th time, hit 10 aces and saved three of four break points, while showing no ill-effects from his recent shoulder injury.

The Juventus forward posted a video to Instagram of himself and Djokovic attempting several run-ups and leaps as onlookers find it all rather amusing.

Rally for Relief will take place at Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park on January 15 to raise money for bushfires that have killed 25 people and destroyed nearly 1,900 homes.

MIKE DICKSON IN SYDNEY: The abolition of deciding third sets to be replaced by elongated tiebreaks will be seriously considered by the ATP Cup after the events of this week.

Roger Federer has praised Australians for being a 'true inspiration' after the Open's Rally for Relief charity match raised nearly $5million for bushfire victims. 

Jelena Djokovic, 33, shared a 10-minute video of an American physician which focuses on the conspiracy theory that 5G technology has played a role in creating the current global health crisis.

It seems the Twitter feud between Iggy Azalea and Guy Sebastian is far from over. 

Iggy Azalea opened up about being bullied in high school and spending time at a mental health retreat. 

Iggy Azalea has has sparked engagement rumours with boyfriend Playboi Carti after sharing a telling video of a massive diamond ring on her left hand wedding finger. 

She first sparked speculation she's engaged to US rapper Playboi Carti last week, when she debuted a giant diamond ring on her left hand wedding finger. 

People from across the globe have been getting creative with their footwear as they compete in the viral 'Walk A Mile' challenge, inspired by Iggy Azalea's debut single 'Work'.

The Australian singer, 29, ensured all eyes were on her as she took to the stage at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Friday night.

She released her latest album 'In My Defense' last week. 

Iggy Azalea released her sophomore album In My Defense last week, five long years after her debut effort The New Classic topped the charts. 

Iggy Azalea has sparked engagement rumours to boyfriend Jordan 'Playboy Carti' Carter once again after flaunting a large diamond ring on a US talk show on Thursday.

Her gravity-defying curves have made her one of the most famous rappers in the world.

Liz Cambage, 27, met Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, 29, at the WNBA All-Star Game and Concert in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Iggy Azalea ran up quite the bill during her recent stay in Las Vegas. But it wasn't the gambling at the casinos which left her with empty pockets, it was the room service charges at her hotel.

She's known for hits like Fancy, Black Widow and Work. 

Iggy Azalea has released the artwork for her new single, Lola. 

Iggy Azalea has been forced to deny Photoshopping images from her new album, Wicked Lips.

Iggy Azalea has stated once again that she doesn't call Australia home.

The Australian rapper, 29, dared to bare in a plunging black frock at an awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany on Friday.

Iggy Azalea lent her star power to help an Australian animal hospital raise money to care for koalas and other wildlife injured by the bushfires ravaging the country.

In December, Iggy Azalea told fans that she and on-off boyfriend Playboi Carti were no longer dating. 

Iggy Azalea has urged fans to stop 'panic buying' over fears of the coronavirus outbreak.

The 23-year-old boyfriend of Iggy Azalea was pulled over in his black Lamborghini Huracan on Thursday as police found three firearms and several bags of drugs.

The Spanish giants were defeated 2-0 away at Granada on Saturday night in La Liga through goals from Ramon Azeez and a penalty from Alvaro Vadillo and boss Ernesto Valverde feels responsible.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Luis Suarez put last week's whistles behind him to give Barcelona their first away win of the season, and he was the first to turn and thank Marc Andre ter Stegen.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique demanded unity on and off the pitch after his side finally banished their away day demons with a 2-0 win at Getafe.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: It's no secret that Ernesto Valverde is in his final season as Barcelona coach - waiting to be replaced by Ronald Koeman or Erik ten Hag or Marcelo Gallardo.

Lionel Messi converted an added-time penalty as Argentina salvaged a 2-2 draw against their South American rivals Uruguay in a friendly in Tel Aviv.

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers believes striker Jamie Vardy possesses the threat of two players, not just one. Rodgers likens the ex-England forward's game to the role Luis Suarez had.

Luiz Suarez scored an outrageous 'once-in-a-century' goal to help Barcelona down Mallorca on Saturday night. The forward produced an audacious back-heeled finish in the 5-2 win.

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has hailed Lautaro Martinez as a 'great player', with the Inter Milan striker reportedly a transfer target for the club.

Barcelona have suffered a major blow in their aspirations for success this season as Luis Suarez has been ruled out for four months after undergoing knee surgery on an ongoing meniscus issue.

Setien, who replaced Ernesto Valverde as manager on Monday, hosted the players at the well-known Via Veneto restaurant in the upper area of Barcelona on Thursday night.