Lauren Goodger says 'sober dating is scary' as she opens up on love life

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Get ready for a tidal wave of drama, cries of "Oh my God! ", and a healthy dose of fake tan - TOWIE returns on Sunday for its 35th series.

Among the chaos, original cast member Lauren Goodger is embracing her maternal role.The 38 year old TOWIE icon, known for her tumultuous romance with ex Mark Wright in the show's early days, has undergone a significant transformation.

Now, her life is all about being a doting mum to her three year old daughter Larose. "I love her so much," Lauren gushes. "I've normally got Disney glitter all over my face as all she wants is to play and I'm her real-life doll." Since her split with Larose's dad Charles Drury in 2022, Lauren has been flying solo.The same year brought immense sorrow with the passing of her second daughter Lorena shortly after birth.

As 2025 unfolds, Lauren is cautiously open to the idea of dating, but she emphasizes, "I want to take it slow." Here, Lauren opens up about motherhood, the prospect of meeting someone new, and being the voice of reason among her TOWIE friends....