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Lauren Goodger has been targeted online for everything from her changing body shape, to 'faking' her baby bump when she was pregnant. As the 37-year-old mum prepares to make her huge comeback to TOWIE, she has a strong message for anyone planning on taking to their phones to have a go at her. "I'm not bothered by it, I really don't give a c**p what anyone says to me online," she told OK! during an exclusive chat.

As she prepares to make her hugely anticipated comeback on The Only Way Is Essex, Lauren Goodger tells OK! she’s loving “finding myself again”.The 37-year-old reality star, who first appeared on the debut series of TOWIE in 2010, left her full-time role in 2015 but has recently returned to filming and is set to appear on screens any day now. While there have been rumours of a comeback for years – and she’s appeared in the show a few times since – Lauren, who is mum to daughter Larose, exclusively tells OK! it’s never been the right time. Until now.

As a TOWIE original, Lauren Goodger, 37, says she feels at "home" back filming the hit ITVBe reality show. As well as reuniting with old friends and castmate Amy Childs, she says she's also loving getting "dolled up" again - and dusting off her red-soled Louboutin heels! Speaking exclusively to OK! about making her big comeback, Lauren, who is mum to two-year-old Larose, said: "Normally it’s hair tied up on my head, no make-up, sweats on and I’m off to the farm with Larose, which I still do and it’s amazing, but now I’ve also got a job and I can feel special".

Mark Wright's fans have shown up in force online after spotting a disappointing detail about the launch of his new clothing brand Aytee7 - citing that his promotional team might have been at fault for the lack of fan support. The much-loved TV personality and husband to Michelle Keegan was spotted at the Trafford Centre in Manchester promoting his collection at a pop-up shop near Selfridges, but despite having ample security and designated queuing areas set up, it seems not many turned up initially. Snaps of him alongside his better half were on display for all shoppers to admire as they passed by.

Dan Edgar has opened up about his split from ex-girlfriend Amber Turner, after returning from a busy few weeks filming for the new series of TOWIE in Bali, which also features Amber. Talking exclusively to OK!, the reality star has revealed that while he and his ex no longer speak, he has got custody of their pup Oliver. Dan, 33, also filled us in on his new romance with co-star Ella Rae Wise.

After filming more than 60 dramatic episodes during her first stint on The Only Way is Essex, there’s not a lot Lauren Goodger hasn’t lived out on screen. From the very first episode in October 2010, viewers became hooked on her storylines following her traumatic breakup with childhood sweetheart Mark Wright. Almost 15 years later, Lauren, now 37, is preparing to make her big TOWIE comeback and she chatted exclusively to OK! about how she feels about her younger years spent on the hit reality show.

She’s a busy working actress and mum to two daughters - so it’s no wonder that EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa seems to be feeling the strain. The star, who plays Lauren Branning in the Walford soap, is back doing the all too familiar mum-work juggle, after re-joining the cast of the popular BBC soap late last year.

British reality star Chloe Sims has just debuted a brand new look on Instagram, as she showed off her new jawline.The 42 year old ex-The Only Way Is Essex star, who is well-known for being open about her love for cosmetic surgery, has had a non-surgical face lift. She took to Instagram to share a snap of herself, alongside a couple of extra photos where she checked out her new jawline as her surgeon smiled alongside her. Captioning the post, she wrote: "Embracing a new era of beauty with @drbusso expertise – hello #Bussolift! Non-surgical threads for a refreshed, natural glow.

It's love! As former Corrie actress Katie McGlynn goes public with reality star Ricky Rayment, we take a look at other relationships that are going strong in the telly world... Katie & Ricky The Weatherfield cobbles might feel worlds apart from the likes of Sheesh in Essex, but last week ex-Corrie star Katie McGlynn, 30, went public with her love for former TOWIE star Ricky Rayment, 33.The stars are believed to have fallen in love in October last year and were papped on a Valentine’s Day stroll last week in Essex, even sparking engagement rumours with a mystery ring on her wedding finger.

TOWIE favourite Amber Turner is said to be back on the market after her 'secret' new relationship came to an end, just months after it began.The 30 year old reality TV star had hinted at a new romance with a man while in Dubai late last year, following her split from boyfriend of six-years Dan Edgar, 33, in spring, which viewers watched on TOWIE. But now, Amber is said to be feeling down after her new romance has fizzled out, while Dan has been seen getting close to their co-star Ella Rae Wise, 23. As the TOWIE crew started filming in Bali for the new series, with Amber, Dan, and Ella all in the cast, there were whispers that Amber might want to get back with Dan.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amber Turner has reacted to the news that her ex-boyfriend Dan Edgar is in a new relationship with Ella Rae Wise. Back in May 2023, Amber and Dan called time on their relationship after five years together, with Dan previously saying that their split was “for the best”. Sharing why they decided to call it quits, he explained: “There have been things that haven’t been right for a long time.

Geordie Shore's Sophie Kasaei has sparked rumours that she's engaged to The Only Way Is Essex's Jordan Brook after posting a picture with a diamond on her ring finger. When the 34 year old uploaded the picture to Instagram in order to mark Jordan's birthday, fans rushed to the comments to question if the pair were engaged. Sophie wrote: “HBD to the most amazing person to ever bless this planet.

TOWIE's Amber Turner raced back from Bali to the UK to care for a sick family member. The reality TV star, 30, had been filming scenes for the show abroad but returned home after her family dog became unwell. Uploading a video with the pooch to Instagram, the concerned star penned: “Back with my old boy.

Lauren Goodger has officially confirmed her return to The Only Way Is Essex, as she shared some cosy snaps with show stars Amy Childs and Junaid Ahmed. In the photos shared to 37-year-old Lauren's Instagram page, the friends were seen smiling as they enjoyed dinner together.The stylish trio all appeared to have coordinated their outfits, with them all dressed in black. Lauren, who is mum to three year old daughter, Larose, captioned the post: The rumours are true! LG is back baby @towie," as she added a video camera emoji and "#towie #filming #essex #weback".

Reality star Georgia Kousoulou has come a long way since making her debut on The Only Way Is Essex 10 years ago.The 32-year-old is now a mum to two-year-old Brody, married to her former castmate Tommy Mallet, 31, and has just published her first book – I Wish I Knew. It’s part autobiography, part self-help guide, and Georgia talks about everything from coping with her parents’ divorce and surgery, to ending toxic friendships and the difficult newborn baby days. She also opens up about her devastating baby loss last year, when she was forced to end a much-wanted pregnancy due to life-threatening complications.

The sun-soaked shores of Bali have become the latest backdrop for reality TV sensations Amber Turner and Chloe Meadows during the TOWIE cast trip, as they set Instagram ablaze with envy-inducing bikini snaps. The duo, known for their glamorous escapades on and off-screen, stunned as they showcased their sun-kissed figures against the breathtaking Balinese landscape. In a series of social media posts, Amber and Chloe treated their combined millions of followers to glimpses of their exotic getaway, highlighting pristine beaches, lush palm trees, and crystal-clear waters.

TOWIE star Chloe Brockett has announced she’s quit the reality show after five years. The star, 23, revealed the shocking news to her devastated fans via her Instagram stories on Monday 26 February. Chloe took to social media to share her news, where she wrote: "I have made the decision to take a step back from towie, it's been in my life since I was 18 and I feel like it's best for me at this point in my life to step away.

Lucy Mecklenburgh has given fans a glimpse inside her stunning kitchen transformation at the home she shares with fiancé Ryan Thomas. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy and ex-Coronation Street actor Ryan purchased their sprawling Cheshire home back in 2021 and have been busy transforming the property ever since, with Lucy documenting the process on her dedicated interiors Instagram account, @lucymeckinteriors.

Sam Faiers refuses to be influenced by other people's opinions when it comes to her parenting choices, and has hit back after being mum shamed. In a heartfelt post to her Instagram page, the former The Only Way is Essex star opened up about her decision to co-sleep with the hchildren she shares with her partner Paul Knightly. The 33 year old is mum to Paul, eight, Rosie, five, and Edward, one, and has been very open about her journey since becoming a mum.

Lydia Bright raced her four year old daughter Loretta to hospital yesterday, 22 February, after she suffered a "harrowing" accident. The 33 year old TOWIE star, who was only sunning herself Down Under in Australia last month, had been running her little girl's birthday party complete with a massive trampoline and lots of guests at the local soft play centre. Unfortunately, Loretta suffered a nasty fall while she was bouncing and immediately started screaming as the pain in her leg was excruciating.

It might appear like an unlikely pairing, but Lionel Richie's son Miles has reportedly set his sights on former The Only Way Is Essex Chloe Sims. Chloe, 42, first appeared on the British reality show back in 2011 but decided to permanently move to Los Angeles last year after filming her new reality show with her siblings, House of Sims.

Dan Edgar has revealed his new romance with Ella Rae Wise, after splitting from Amber Turner last year. Dan, 33, and Ella, 23, had reportedly grown close during a TOWIE cast trip to Bali. It comes just a couple of years after the new couple had made headlines after Ella accused her now-boyfriend of acting 'inappropriately' during a night out.

Katie McGlynn has shared a sweet photo as she enjoyed a romantic date night with her boyfriend Ricky Rayment.The former Coronation Street actress took to Instagram to share a photo of the pair looking cosy outside of the Pircio Restaurant. Posing for a photo, former TOWIE star Ricky wrapped an arm around Katie as she held a red rose.

It’s definitely a case of third time lucky for newly-engaged Gemma Collins, as she plans to finally walk down the aisle with her “soulmate” fiancé, Rami Hawash.The businessman proposed to the reality TV star, 43, for the third time during their romantic break to the Maldives – and she said yes (again)! With the ring – which the bride-to-be said was “huge” – firmly back on her finger and Gemma telling fans to “get ya hats ready”, a source told OK! that it’s full steam ahead with planning for the big day. “Gemma has always been in love with being in love and getting married is all she’s ever dreamed of and wanted,” they said.

Lauren Goodger, the former star of The Only Way Is Essex, has shared some old photos of her sister Nicola to celebrate her 40th birthday. Both sisters were on the ITVBe reality show - Lauren from 2010 to 2012 and Nicola from 2011 to 2012, appearing in seasons two, three and four. This week, Nicola turned 40 and Lauren posted on social media to mark the milestone birthday.

TOWIE's Georgia Kousoulou has bravely opened up about the '12 weeks of hell' she endured before tragically losing her baby. "When you lose a baby, it's so lonely," the reality TV star shared. "I think my body has gone into defence mechanism to protect me." Georgia sadly lost her second child 12 weeks into her pregnancy last April after discovering the baby had triploidy, a rare condition where a baby's cells have 69 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.This can occur when two sperm fertilise one egg and can result in severe health problems for the baby.

Billie Shepherd and Sam Faiers looked incredible as they channelled their inner cowgirls to celebrate Billie's husband Greg's 39th birthday.The former TOWIE stars took to Instagram as the celebrations got underway, with Billie showing off her glam look, which included a ginger wig and cowboy hat. Captioning the clip, Billie, 34, wrote: "Howdy [cowboy emoji]" and fans were quick to compliment the TV star.

Gemma Collins, a former regular on The Only Way is Essex, has had quite the journey in her search for love. She's faced cheaters, body-shamers, and even criminals in her dramatic dating history. Now 43, the reality TV star is engaged to businessman Rami Hawash for the third time, who proposed in a super romantic way in the Maldives.

The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Brockett took to social media to share new loved-up snaps with her beau Jack Fincham after confirming their romance last week. Jack, 31, and Chloe, 23, were first linked in 2021, and are believed to have had an on-off relationship in recent years. Chloe was grinning from ear to ear in the sweet snaps, where she was seen cuddling up to Jack at the pub.

TOWIE's Amber Turner is making a comeback to the ITV show after a fiery row with her ex.The 30 year old confirmed her return in the early hours of Friday morning by sharing a photo of herself on a plane, heading off to Bali to film for the series. Despite the long flight, Amber looked glamorous wearing Chanel earrings and a matching necklace.