TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has clarified her feelings after reports emerged that her ex, Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan are expecting a baby.
In a candid update, Lauren set the record straight against claims that she was "devastated" by her ex's news, stating: "Let's get things straight.
I'm not anxious, upset, or planning to leave Essex, and it didn't ruin my Christmas!" She expressed understanding towards public interest due to their shared TV history but dismissed any negative feelings about Mark's announcement.
Speaking to Closer magazine, she said: "I get it - people will always be fascinated because Mark and I were on TV together and I always seem to get dragged back into stories about him, but how can I be devastated?" Despite some suggesting she's taken the news badly, Lauren insisted she's content and focused on her own life: "I'm so happy he's going to be a dad, and I mean it.
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