Mark Wright says he ‘wants to feel better’ as he gives health update after losing his fitness routine

Mark Wright has revealed he was playing "a character" during his years on TOWIE and much of the drama and explosive scenes was created through acting.The reality TV star also dropped the bombshell that he purposely created drama with his ex and co-star Lauren Goodger, 35.The fellow 35 year old, who is now married to actress Michelle Keegan, 34, and the couple were recently spotted enjoying a post-LA brunch date, even went as far as to admit that he acted like a womaniser "playboy" deliberately.The savvy show favourite quickly realised exactly what would make TOWIE popular and knew his behaviour and rakish persona would garner ratings from hungry viewers eager to see the dramatic moments unfold. Mark had relationships with Lauren as well as Lucy Mecklenburgh and Sam Faiers during his time on the series, before he quit three years in.

MARK Wright has boasted about his HUGE five acre back garden that is "so big" he needs a special machine to mow it. The former The Only Way Is Essex star has been busy building his dream £1.3million mansion with wife Michelle Keegan.

Michelle Keegan ensured to wrap up warm as she headed out in the windy weather in Manchester on Wednesday. After returning from a sun-drenched getaway to Los Angeles, the former Coronation Street actress battled the elements in a knee-length black puffer coat, which had a cosy puffer collar to keep Michelle's neck warm. Michelle's cosy coat was by designer brand Sandbanks, which retail women's jackets for around £725.

Michelle Keegan gave her sister-in-law Jess Wright's baby bump a kiss as they celebrated at a lavish shower in London.The Only Way Is Essex star Jess is expecting her first baby with her hubby William Lee-Kemp, and marked her impending mummyhood with an extravagant bash at The Shard.Snaps shared on Instagram show Michelle - who is married to Jess's brother Mark Wright - cradling the star's blossoming bump.Other pics showed the former Corrie star posing alongside Jess in a gorgeous form-fitting white dress that flaunted her killer figure.The shower, held at the Shangri-La at The Shard, was the picture of elegance.The room was decked out in neutral hues, with a teddy bear cake and clusters of balloons in a palette of creams and beiges.A mirror was covered in brown teddy bear stickers telling guests which table to sit at, and prosecco and doughnuts were among the treats on offer. Guests were also given beautifully iced biscuits depicting prams and baby clothes."My baby shower was absolutely beautiful & everything I'd envisioned," Jess wrote on Instagram afterwards, thanking everyone who was a part of it.The reality star announced in November that she was pregnant with her first child, just months after marrying William.Sharing a black and white snap of herself wrapped in a white sheet as she cradled her stomach, she told her fans: "Beyond grateful for this blessing.

Jess Wright has given a glimpse inside her lavish baby shower with sister-in-law Michelle Keegan and younger sibling Natalya Wright.The former The Only Way Is Essex beauty, who recently opened up to fans about her trying battle with pelvic girdle pain, shared a look at her luxurious shower at the five-star Shangri-La The Shard, London. Jess, 36, who is expecting a baby boy with her husband William Lee-Kemp, looked every inch the radiant mum-to-be as she donned a fitted brown midi dress to highlight her blossoming bump.

MARK Wright says he deliberately acted like a "playboy" with a string of girlfriends on Towie to boost the show's ratings. The star, 35, insists he knew what was needed to 'make the reality series popular' so hammed up the drama.

Max George has broken his silence and paid a heartbreaking tribute to his bandmate Tom Parker, who sadly passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer.SEE: The Wanted's Tom Parker's unseen wedding video with wife Kelsey leaves fans in tears - watchMax shared a series of touching photos of him with his late friend that showed their close bond, including several where Max lifted Tom into the air, and others where they planted kisses onto each other's cheek. He ended his photo tribute with a solo photo of Tom who was lying in bed and looking straight into the camera.WATCH: Tom Parker emotionally reunites with his kids"Tom, my brother, my boy, my band mate, my best bud," the singer emotionally wrote. "You lit up so many lives all over the world but I can only speak on behalf of mine.READ: Michelle Keegan expresses her heartache after Tom Parker dies from brain cancerMORE: Charles Spencer makes heartfelt plea after Tom Parker's death"From the minute I met you, I knew this was gonna be a special chapter in my life.

MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright settled back into Essex life as they enjoyed a brunch date on Friday morning. The married couple were spotted heading out for coffee for the first time since returning from their sun-soaked Los Angeles trip last week.

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan were spotted on a date morning after returning from a trip to LA.The couple recently swapped the sunnier climate of California for the UK as they returned from a work trip to LA and were seen donning gym gear as they walked through the streets near their Essex home. Mark, 35, braced the cold weather in a pair of gym shorts and long-sleeved top, with a padded gilet worn over the top for warmth. He also wore a pair of white trainers as he tucked his hands into his pockets.

MARK Wright has revealed the brand new giant TV for his Essex mansion he shares with wife Michelle Keegan. The couple have been busy building their palatial Essex dream home - which is slowly nearing completion from scratch.

Coronation Street star Michelle Collins is engaged to her partner Mike Davidson after a sweet proposal in Los Angeles.The soap star, known for playing Stella Price in Corrie and Cindy Beale in EastEnders, announced the sweet news that Mike got down on one knee while across the pond in the USA to her 74,000 loyal Instagram followers.Posting a sweet snap of the pair together - with a glinting silver rock clear on Michelle's ring finger - Michelle cuddled close to Mike with her arms around his shoulders.Wearing a black baseball cap emblazoned with the words 'Be kind' and a pair of dark shades, Michelle was glowing as she gazed into the camera lens.She explained in the caption: "So this happened in #LA he got down on bended knee while we were on the top of Temescal Canyon basically no one else around just us."She added that the moment was "beautiful" and that she is "happy".Michelle concluded: "10 years this April, about time I think! #MagicMike."Thank you @val_king_ for having us and making us so welcome as always! #GreatLady."Michelle's legion of fans jumped into the comments section to congratulate her, with her former Corrie co-star Michelle Keegan writing: "Congratulations" with a row of red love heart emojis.Also chiming in were Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe, talk show host Steph McGovern and Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker."Thrilled for you Michelle!" someone else gushed, while another fan echoed: "That is so wonderful and so happy for you!"A third follower said: "Best news of the day!! Congratulations to you both!"Michelle later soaked up the sun outside an LA cafe while showing off her incredible ring, before sharing a snap of her beaming while at the very canyon Mike had proposed at.The pair first got

EastEnders star Michelle Collins has announced she's engaged to her boyfriend Mike Davidson after he popped the question in Los Angeles.The 59 year old shared several snaps of herself and Mike, 38, alongside her massive diamond ring before sharing that he got down on one knee at Temescal Canyon. "So this happened in #la he got down on bended knee while we were on the top of #temescalcanyon basically no one else around just us," she wrote.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey has shared a touching tribute her other half, explaining how he "changed so many lives" during his 33 years on earth.The 32 year old, who needs three things in the wake of her loss, according to an expert, took to her Instagram stories to re-share posts celebrity friends, family and fans put across their social media pages, including one from a pal.The friend had posted a clip of some funny voice notes Tom sent encouraging her to following dream of dancing, to which she responded: "Hahhahahahahaha that's fully cracked me up thank you." Posting this on her own Instagram, Kelsey wrote over it: "This is Tom Parker everyone, he changed so many lives in such a small amount of time.Tom Parker I f*****g love you. Such a legend.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Carol Wright has given fans a glimpse of her cosy living space. 61 year old Carol, who is the mum to fellow reality TV stars Mark and Jessica, revealed her enviable taste in interior design after having a new feature added to her home’s snug. The room, which is decorated with a cream and white colour scheme, boasts an impressive media unit and fireplace installation.

She’s been documenting her pregnancy to her 1.5million Instagram followers, and on Wednesday 31 March, reality TV star Jess Wright, 35, posted an up-close snap of her burgeoning baby bump, pointing out the section where her unborn baby was ‘sticking his bum out’.The ex-The Only Way Is Essex star also revealed on the same Instagram Story post that she was experiencing pregnancy pains, saying: “My pelvic / back pains have made a return & I’m in agony!” She continued: “Just when I thought my heartburn had subsided a bit…Boom!” Jess is expecting her first child, a son, with husband William Lee-Kemp this spring. She announced in January that her unborn child was a boy– and that it was "the biggest surprise ever" – with a dramatic fireworks display at their gender reveal party.The sister of TOWIE star Mark Wright let the world know she was expecting a baby in November 2021 with an intimate black and white snap posted to Instagram.

Tom Parker's wife Kelsey has described the love they had for one another as "pure" as she gushed over him following his untimely death on Wednesday 30 March.The 32 year old, who urged her fans to "light a candle" months before he passed away, took to her Instagram to re-share several tributes celebrity friends had posted across their social media. One of them was from Michelle Keegan, 34, who wrote: "Absolutely heartbroken for Kelsey, his beautiful babies, family and everyone who knew Tom. What a truly special guy.

Michelle Keegan has expressed her sadness following the death of The Wanted singer Tom Parker.MORE: Celebrities pay tribute as The Wanted's Tom Parker diesThe actress, who once dated Tom's bandmate Max George, penned a heartfelt message to the late star's wife Kelsey Hardwick. Alongside a photo, Michelle wrote: "Absolutely heartbroken for Kelsey, his beautiful babies, family and everyone who knew Tom.WATCH: Tom Parker stars in funny video with wife and baby girl"What a truly special guy.

Mark Wright and wife Michelle Keegan have been making waves when it comes to their epic Essex home.The married couple recently unveiled their huge master bedroom at their sprawling '£3.5million' mansion, and in recent updates TOWIE star Mark showed off their marble bar. It's not the first time the 35 year old has shown off the bar, with the Essex native enjoying a beer at it on his recent birthday. But the latest instalment saw a huge slab of beautiful marble being placed beneath the bar, to finish it off.

Michelle Keegan delighted Instagram fans as she took to the popular site with another dazzling display. The 34-year-old actress looked stunning as she wowed in a summery white crop-top and high-waisted green flared denim jeans.

Stephen Mulhern has reportedly had his game show Rolling In It axed. The show has reportedly not been commissioned for another run after poor ratings. The show launched in 2020 on ITV.

Jess Wright has celebrated her baby shower with friends and family, as revealed in the new issue of HELLO! magazine.The 36-year-old star, who is expecting a baby boy with husband William Lee-Kemp in May, celebrated with guests - including her mum Carol, sister Natalya and her sisters-in-law, actress Michelle Keegan (married to radio and TV presenter Mark Wright) and Hollie Kane Wright (who is wed to footballer Josh) - at the Shangri-La The Shard in London.READ: Pregnant Jessica Wright poses in striking swimsuit photos"I wanted everything to be perfect," Jess, who looked lovely in a figure-hugging dress, said of the teddy bear-themed occasion on 20 March. "It now all seems so real… and it was so lovely to be celebrating with my family and friends."WATCH: Jess Wright celebrates baby shower alongside family and friends in LondonSpeaking at the shower Hollie, who recently gave birth to baby son, Joshua, said: "We're all so excited for Jess to become a new mum.