Lauren ‘devastated’ as Mark snubs her for reunion Mark Wright is planning TOWIE ’s 10th anniversary – without ex Lauren Goodger
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THEN AND NOW
t’s been a decade since the likes of Amy Childs, Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger and Sam Faiers burst onto our screens on reality show The Only Way Is Essex. And now, 10 years after their countless spray tans, tantrums and vajazzles caught the nation’s attention, some of the original cast are set to make an epic return for an anniversary special later this year. But with Mark, 33, reportedly spearheading the highly anticipated reunion, new can reveal one of the show’s most iconic cast members could have a battle on her hands when it comes to bagging a role in the series – his former fiancée Lauren Goodger. The pair split in 2012 after dating on and off for 11 years, yet
tensions still seem to be running high between them as Lauren made a thinly veiled dig at her ex on Instagram recently when she referenced the “unlucky bastards who lost us”. And now a source close to Lauren has told new she would be devastated if their history means she can’t be part of the homecoming. “Lauren would be heartbroken if she wasn’t on the TOWIE reunion,” our insider said. “She was one of the original cast members and gave her whole life to that show. Even the Duchess of Cambridge said Lauren was her favourite. Lauren’s moved on from Mark and wishes him the best.” Our source added that Lauren brought more to the show than just drama with her former flame. “Lauren’s time on the show
The TOWIE stars 10 years on
MARK WRIGHT
LAUREN GOODGER
JAMES ARGENT
SAM FAIERS
