Mark Wright says his ‘playboy’ Towie character and rows with ex girlfriends like Lauren Goodger made the show

MASTERCHEF viewers have been left complaining about a dessert served in an eggshell as part of a fancy three-course meal. Marketing consultant Sara and law graduate Radha were in charge of the finale of the meal, served up by the contestants for a host of Royal British Legion guests at London's Middle Temple.

KATE Garraway was absent from today's Good Morning Britain as the show celebrated its eighth anniversary – with Charlotte Hawkins hosting alongside Ben Shephard instead. The 54-year-old who normally co-hosts on Fridays with Ben was nowhere to be seen on today's show.

James Corden fought back tears as he explained to US viewers of The Late Late Show why he has decided to step down from the hosting gig. The TV star, 43, confirmed the news yesterday, revealing he plans togive up the coveted American telly role in summer 2023.

THIS Morning fans rejoiced seeing Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary hosting the ITV daytime show today. Viewers couldn't get over Alison's glam new look and said Dermot, 48, was beaming too, sporting a glowing tan.

RICHARD Madeley has revealed the secret behind his beach blond hair. The 65-year-old insists he’s NEVER dyed it in his life - and gets annoyed when he's accused of doing so.

KATIE Price’s fans loved her new look as she shared a make-up free selfie after mucking out her horses. The 43-year-old wowed as she ditched the layers of foundation and extra-long lashes, in favour of a more natural appearance.

Jess Wright and Lauren Goodger led the stars celebrating Charlotte Crosby's baby news on Tuesday night. The Geordie Shore star, 31, took to Instagram on Tuesday night to announce she is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Jake Ankers. Charlotte penned alongside a beautiful video: "A moment I wasn’t sure would ever be mine Is here, it’s mine (and Jakes) and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing it with you all……I'm having a baby." The reality star's 7.7m followers and celebrity pals were quick to celebrate the good news as Jess Wright, who is also pregnant with her first child with husband William Lee-Kemp, put: "Congratulations" with three heart emojis.

Lauren Goodger has revealed that because she's "so unwell" with norovirus, she will be taking a break from social media for a few days.The former TOWIE star, who is heavily pregnant with her second child with beau Charles Drury, took to her Instagram account on Thursday morning to give an update on her health. "Currently have norovirus and it's horrendous," the 35 year old wrote on a pink background. "I am so unwell, so won't be contactable for a few days to anyone who has messaged me," Lauren, who recently said she was "scared" of going through labour again, continued.

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 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.

Lauren Goodger has admitted she's feeling "scared" of going through labour again with her second baby after a traumatic and difficult birth with her daughter Larose. The 35 year old TOWIE star, who welcomed her adorable little girl into the world last July, has revealed she thought she might die during labour. Now over seven months pregnant, the reality of giving birth once more has started to hit with Lauren, as the star, who recently got back together with Larose's dad Charles Drury, admitted she's feeling anxious over what her next experience will entail.

The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Goodger has rekindled her love with ex-boyfriend Charles Drury just a few months after they initially called things off. The 35-year-old reality star, who is currently pregnant with the couple’s second child, split from her boyfriend after she discovered that he had slept with someone else.Whilst they were on a break, Charles slept with model Amy Gilbert but Lauren has reportedly said that she is "determined" to make things work.A source close to the star told OK! Magazine: "Lauren and Charles got back together last week.

After previously vowing not to reconcile with ex-boyfriend Charles Drury, The Only Way Is Essex's Lauren Goodger made a huge relationship U-turn last week by deciding to give things another go. As our exclusive snaps show, Lauren, 35, and Charles, 24, who are expecting their second child together, were kissing and cuddling while walking with their eight-month-old daughter Larose. And now a source close to the former reality star has confirmed that she’s decided to forgive builder Charles, who has been trying hard to win her back.

MARK Wright has opened up to his fans about "wanting to feel better" after stepping back from his intensive fitness routine. The former The Only Way Is Essex star - who is a keen sportsman and runs personal training app LiveWright with his brother Josh - gave a health update to his Instagram following on Sunday. Mark, 35, detailed how he'd fallen off the wagon with his diet and exercise in the weeks after surgery to remove a tumour from his armpit.

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.

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.

Lauren Goodger has been photographed kissing and cuddling her on-off beau Charles Drury, confirming the pair are back on two months after their split. Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren, 35, and Charles, 24, share their eight month old daughter Larose together and Lauren is also pregnant with the couple's second child.The couple couldn't keep their hands off one another as they went for a stroll with their baby daughter Larose in Essex on Tuesday. Lauren was seen smiling, kissing and cuddling with the electrician as they spent some quality family time together.