LAUREN Goodger is said to be “devastated and anxious” after finding out about ex Mark Wright’s baby news.
Ex Towie star Mark, 37, and Brassic actress Michelle, 37, announced in a sweet post Sunday that they were expecting their first child.
Lauren – who had a decade-long relationship with Mark, that came to an end for in 2012 – is also said to be “anxious” that she may bump into the happy couple, given they both live close by in Essex.
A source told The Sun: “The news has been a huge blow to Lauren and she is devastated, especially as she’s not had a great Christmas, so it’s the icing on the cake.
“It’s hit her hard, Mark’s building his perfect family and she’s being left behind.”
They went on to say: “She’s always had a lot of love for Mark, they were once childhood sweethearts and in an ideal world she would have reunited with him.
“Plus Michelle and Mark live close by, so she is super anxious that she will bump into them at some point which will be horrific for her.”
The Sun reached out to Lauren’s rep, who have denied this saying “not true”.
Lauren and Mark dated for nine years before finding fame on the TV hit which led to their romance crumbling one year later.
This year, Lauren opened up on the split, on Paul C. Brunson’s podcast, as he said: “So then you end up breaking up with Mark.”
Lauren went on: “I hurt him, he hurt me. We had that chat and I knew I was never going to see him again.”
Paul then asked: “Were you still in love with him?” to which Lauren candidly replied: “Really honest, I don’t think that sort of love from childhood goes away.
“Obviously he’s moved on with his life and he’s got to respect that and I respect that, but I would love to say ‘hey how are you? All good?’
“We don’t speak. How can he been seen chatting to me, if someone took a photo of that or said something it could cause a lot of trouble, more than what it is.”
In a separate clip, Lauren says the attention on hers and Mark’s relationship “broke her.”
Meanwhile, Mark and Michelle have said that 2025 will be “a special one” after announcing their baby news with a stunning beach photoshoot.
Pals told The Sun last night how Fool You Once actress Michelle and Heart DJ Mark were “thrilled” about their baby news.
One said: “Michelle and Mark kept their pregnancy quiet for a long time because they wanted to enjoy every second.
“Starting a family has been something they have wanted to do for a long time.
“They are both in amazing places in their careers and their family home in Essex is all completed.
“The timing could not have been more perfect.”
Michelle and Mark’s friends inundated them with messages after their Instagram post went live on social media.
Mark’s best friend James Argent commented: “I love you and I’m so happy for you both.
“You’re going to be amazing parents. I can’t wait to be an Uncle.”
Kelly Brook added: “This is amazing news,” while Helen Flanagan wrote: “So happy for you both.”
