TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou breaks silence following ex Jake McLean's funeral

Jake McLean was allegedly in a "serious relationship" with a beautician named Chloe at the time of his tragic death in July, it has been reported. Jake tragically lost his life aged 33 after a car he was driving crashed off a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey, on 3 July. His on-off girlfriend, The Only Way Is Essex star Yazmin Oukhellou, 28, was travelling alongside him in the vehicle but she miraculously escaped the crash that took his life.

her late daughter Lorena to help guide her, following an alleged attack on the star after her newborn’s recent funeral.Reality star Lauren, 35 – who also has one-year-old daughter Larose – has endured a devastating time of late following the death of Lorena, her second child with Charles Drury, 25.It’s alleged Lauren was attacked on the day of the baby’s funeral and was seen with a black eye at the funeral of her former boyfriend Jake McLean this week, after she reportedly suffered a fractured eye socket, requiring hospital treatment.Sharing a lengthy statement on Thursday, Lauren thanked people for their support and branded the past few weeks a ‘terrible whirlwind’.She wrote on Instagram: ‘Just want to say thank you to everyone for all the love & support in this horrendous terrible whirlwind in my life the last few weeks! I do read your messages thank you.‘During this traumatic time i’ve lost but I’ve also gained some values in this awful heartbroken time.‘Some new friends and become closer to my current ones & some family ..it really has shown me who is meant to be in my life and i love each and everyone one of you thank you.‘I only have a few and that’s all I need and it’s taught me some life long lessons how ever hard it’s been.’Adding she appealed to her late daughter, Lauren went on: ‘l asked Lorena when I had her at home the night before her funeral “please guide me please let my life lead the path it’s meant to be & give me strength and courage.”‘And a lot changed instantly and I trust her, she is making my new path thank you Lorena.

Lauren Goodger has penned a thank you note to her social media followers, saying she reads all the supportive messages she received in light of a “horrendous few weeks.”The TOWIE star, 34, was allegedly attacked by the father of her daughters, Charles Drury, 25, on the day of their second baby’s funeral.Baby Lorena was tragically born on July 8 with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck.READ MORE: Lauren Goodger collects newborn baby's ashes and says daughter 'is now at home'Earlier this week, Lauren collected her ashes and brought them home. She also suffered further heartache following the death of her ex-boyfriend, Jack McLean, attending his funeral on Tuesday.The former reality star has tried to keep positive, saying that the nightmare few weeks have shown her “who is important in her life”.She wrote: "Just want to say thank you to everyone for all the love & support in this horrendous terrible whirlwind in my life the last few weeks! I do read your messages thank you."During this traumatic time I've lost but I've also gained some values in this awful heartbroken time … some new friends and become closer to my current ones & some family."It really has shown me who is meant to be in my life and I love each and every one one of you thank you.

LAUREN Goodger has opened up on her "horrendous few weeks" after she was allegedly attacked on the day of her baby's funeral. The Towie star's second daughter with builder Charles Drury was tragically born with her umbilical cord tied around her neck on July 8. Lauren's eldest daughter Larose turned one two weeks later, and the family buried Lorena on August 5.

Lauren Goodger has addressed her “horrendous” and “terrible” few weeks in a lengthy message posted to Instagram.The former TOWIE star, 35, has had a heartbreaking time over the past few weeks, following the death of her baby daughter Lorena. At the time, she was already grieving the loss of her ex boyfriend Jake McLean, who died at the age of 33 in a horrific car crash in Bodrum, Turkey. And straight after the funeral of her daughter in early August, Lauren was allegedly assaulted and left with facial injuries.

The Only Way is Essex has been left in turmoil after show star Dan Edgar refused to film scenes following accusation of “inappropriate touching.”The 32-year-old was said to be reeling on set and had to be calmed down by producers after co-star Ella Rae made the shock claims.A source revealed that Dan, who has been dating co-star Amber Turner since 2017, "was furious and refusing to film yesterday," according to The Sun.They added: "He was kicking off and saying he didn't want to be a part of the final episode.READ MORE: Lauren Goodger 'attacked' and rushed to hospital just days after baby's funeral"Producers were pulling out all the stops and trying to talk him into it for hours but the whole thing was chaos."In the end, he relented and filmed scenes but he wasn't happy and was dragging his heels over it."Another source of the show added: "Dan put his hands around Ella's waist while they were in a club - nothing more."It follows a statement released by Ella, 22, claiming that Dan's behaviour towards her was "not OK".She was forced to clarify comments she made in a recent interview in which she alleged her older co-star was "inappropriate," claiming he had touched her waist and held her hand.Her statement read: "I want to make it clear that Dan Edgar did not touch me inappropriately without my consent."What I did mean was that I think how he has acted towards me while having a girlfriend is not OK."No boyfriend should hold someone's hand or put their hands around another girl's waist while in a relationship."This is a story you will see covered in the upcoming series of Towie where you will see both sides of the story from Dan and myself."Reality star Ella cut a glamorous figure as she joined her pals Danni Imbert and

Yazmin Oukhellou looked downcast as she was pictured running errands on the day of her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean's funeral on Tuesday 16 August, after allegedly being banned from attending amid tensions with his family. The 28 year old TOWIE star was in the passenger seat of a car that Jake was driving in Bodrum, Turkey, on 3 July when it smashed off a cliff, tragically killing Jake and leaving Yazmin with serious injuries, and she said she was forced to "snap her own arm" to try save her and Jake.

LAUREN Goodger and James Argent were among the stars who turned out for Jake McLean's funeral today. Jake, 33, was killed last month when the car he was driving plunged 70ft off of a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey. Today his friends and family gathered to say their final goodbyes, with ex-girlfriend Lauren, 35, looking devastated as she arrived at St Thomas of Canterbury church in Essex.

JAKE McLean had a secret a girlfriend he was seeing at the same time Yazmin Oukhellou believed they were dating. The woman was present at Jake’s funeral and was comforted by his family and friends – while Yazmin was warned to stay away.

TOWIE star James Locke has revealed he has reached out to ex Yazmin Oukhellou after the horror car crash which killed her boyfriend Jake McLean.Lockie also vows to be there for his former flame whenever she needs him.Yazmin, 28, has told how she was asleep in the passenger seat and woke to find their Mercedes plunging 70ft from a mountain road in Turkey last month.READ MORE: TOWIE's Gemma Collins shares slimmest snaps yet as she strips down to plunging swimsuitShe was forced to break her own arm to escape the smash andsuffered serious injuries, with doctors saying it was a “miracle” she survived.It was Jake’s funeral this week and although Yazmin was absent from it, she broke her social media silence since the crash, posting: “I needed this time away to work on healing and processing everything as best as I can.“I’ve not stopped thinking about him and I’ll miss him always.“He will forever hold a special place in my heart.”And Lockie, 35, says: “I’ll always have a place in my heart for Yaz.“I don’t think anyone can contemplate what she’s going through but I’m here for her always if she ever needs me.“I spoke to some of her friends, and some of her family, and I let them know that I’m here.“She’s got her friends and family around her and she’s in as good a place as she can be at the minute.“Yaz still has her arm, so that’s the main thing.”He also doesn’t rule out a reunion one day. “I can’t say,” he adds.

Lauren Goodger has paid tribute to ex Jake McLean and shared the order of service following his funeral. Jake tragically lost his life on Sunday 3 July, aged just 33 , when the car he was driving crashed off a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey. His then-girlfriend TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou, 28, miraculously survived.

Lauren Goodger has shared a heartbreaking tribute for her ex Jake McLean after his death, asking him to ‘look after Lorena’, her baby daughter who also died last month.McLean died in July in a car crash in Turkey which also left his girlfriend Yazmin Oukhellou seriously injured.Hours after she was pictured at McLean’s funeral on Tuesday, Lauren, who publicly dated Jake from 2012 to 2016 (although their relationship may have appears to have lasted longer), shared a montage of photos of the pair of them.She wrote: ‘R.i.p Jake you always be apart of me … we shared something for 5 years solid like no other ❤️ look after Lorena for me my angel baby

DEVASTATED ex-Towie star Yazmin Oukhellou was banned from boyfriend Jake McLean’s funeral after an argument with his family. Jake, 33, died in a car crash in Bodrum, Turkey, last month and his mum Anita Walsh told authorities she believed a row between the pair could have played a part.

Former TOWIE star Lauren Goodger has paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean after attending his funeral. Jake tragically lost his life on Sunday 3 July, aged just 33, when the car he was driving crashed off a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey. His then-girlfriend TOWIE's Yazmin Oukhellou, 28, miraculously survived.

spoke out hours after McLean’s funeral, following his death last month in a car crash in Turkey, which also left her seriously injured.Sharing photos of herself and McLean, Yazmin, 28, said: ‘I have been taking some time away from social media to fully focus on my mental and physical recovery. I needed this time away to work on healing and processing everything as best as I can.‘This has taught me that life is so short and we must cherish our loved ones as much as possible.‘I am so grateful for our memories and the special time that Jake and I shared.

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou has broken her silence following Jake McLean’s funeral today. The 28-year-old, who was beside boyfriend Jake in the horrifying crash which killed him but was banned from his funeral today, revealed she had been taking time to “heal” as she paid tribute to him.

LAUREN Goodger has paid tribute to her ex boyfriend Jake McLean following his funeral today. The 35-year-old, who was amongst the mourners this afternoon, asked him to care for her baby daughter in heaven in the heart-breaking message.

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Lauren Goodger and James Argent were spotted among many grieving stars at the funeral of Jake McLean on Tuesday.Jake tragically died at the age of 33 after he lost control of his Mercedes car which went off of a cliff in Bodrum, Turkey.TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou was in the vehicle with him at the time of his death and was taken to hospital and underwent surgery for her own injuries.READ MORE: Lauren Goodger 'attacked' and rushed to hospital just days after baby's funeralA farewell ceremony was held for Jake and St Thomas of Canterbury church in Essex to mark the entrepreneurs life.In attendance was ex-girlfriend Lauren who was dressed in an all white outfit as she attempted to hide her sobs as she said goodbye to Jake who she had previously dated for four years.James 'Arg' Argent also turned up with a fellow ITV co-star Liam Gatsby and hid his emotion behind a pair of dark sunglasses.Masses of floral tributes were placed around the church as the rain fell on what proved to be a sad day for all.Mourners surrounded the entrance as Jakes body was carried into the chapel with a huge Lamborghini badge situated on top of the casket.It is unknown if Jake's on/off girlfriend Yazmin Oukhellou attended his funeral despite her alleged fall-out with his family.Jakes loved ones claimed that the couple had been arguing at the time of the crash - which is an allegation that Yazmin strongly denies.In a desperate bid to free herself from the wreckage, Yazmin confessed to snapping her own arm out of "pure adrenaline and panic" which had become jammed in the car.Recalling the moment to The Sun, she said: "It was lay there and bleed to death, or snap my own arm to try to save usFor the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe