Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright step out for coffee in Essex on a break from building their £1.3m mansion

Michelle Keegan cuddled up to a furry friend as she rode in the back of a car in her latest Instagram post. The former Coronation Street star looked positively radiant as she sipped on an orange coloured smoothie while hugging the canine companion.

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.

MICHELLE Keegan looked stunning as she made a trip to Sainsbury's before later revealing she'd "demolished" a packet of biscuits. The 34-year-old wrapped up in a designer coat for the outing and kept it casual in brown flared trousers and Yeezy Boost trainers.

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.

MICHELLE Keegan showed off her stunning beauty in a glamorous photoshoot tonight. The TV star thrilled fans with a video on Instagram as she twirled in front of the camera.

Michelle Keegan sparked some seriously high temperatures as she showed off her lustrous locks in a new Instagram post. The former Coronation Street beauty treated her army of devoted followers to a video showing her swirling her long hair over her shoulders – and they couldn't get enough of it.

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.

Coronation Street star Greg Wood is set to make his TV comeback alongside his former soap co-star Michelle Keegan.The small screen star - best known as Rick Neelan in the hit ITV soap - has signed up to star in Sky comedy Brassic.Greg, 43, will join season four of the show in the role of Barry McDonagh, a member of a new arrival family on the series.The role will be his first since Rick was murdered by Gary Windass back in early 2019.The villainous loan shark made an appearance on the show this week when his decaying body was discovered.The scenes saw Rick's ex-wife Laura confess to the murder in an attempt to save Gary, as she asked him to take legal guardianship of her daughter with Rick, Kelly.Laura - who is dying of cancer on the soap and set to succumb to her illness in upcoming episodes - broke down in tears as she was arrested and charged.Gary killed Rick in self defence in brutal fight scenes which aired as the culmination of months of threats and abuse against his girlfriend and her family.Gary hid his crime for a year, but things slowly started to come to the surface.Meanwhile Michelle, 34, previously admitted that she banned her family from watching some of her raunchy scenes in Brassic, which debuted in 2019.The 34-year-old actress - who plays Erin in the show - was seen orgasming as she straddled on-screen boyfriend Dylan in the opening minutes of the latest series, screaming "I'm c***ing" while gyrating on top of him.As he complained that he hadn't finished yet, she then hit back quipping: "You can finish on my t*ts."During an interview with the Radio Times Michelle said: “That first episode, I didn’t let my family watch until 15 minutes in, and we all know why!“I did a family message to everyone when that

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.

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.

Michelle Keegan took to Instagram to share her support for Tom Parker’s wife Kelsey after his recent death.The Wanted singer was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, back in 2020 and was given just 12 months to live. Despite all odds, he was able to join his bandmates on their recent Greatest Hits tour before he passed.

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.

MICHELLE Keegan stunned in a figure-hugging LBD as she posed for glam pics. The former Corrie star was amazed at the results of the shots taken from an old school disposable camera - and shared them with her 5million followers.

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.