LAUREN Goodger is said to be “broken and anxious” after learning ex Mark Wright is expecting a child with wife Michelle Keegan.
Lauren – who had a decade-long relationship with Mark until 2012 – is also said to be “super worried” she might bump into the happy couple – as they both live close by in Essex.
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Lauren Goodger is said to be ‘devastated’ by ex Mark Wright’s baby newsCredit: instagram/Lauren Goodger
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The former couple dated for a decade before splitting for good in 2012. Credit: Getty
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Mark and wife Michelle Keegan are expecting their first child together Credit: Instagram
It comes after former Towie star Mark and Once Upon A Time actress Michelle, both 37, revealed their baby news in a sweet announcement on Sunday.
Lauren has since been seen stone-faced while in Romford supported by pal Joe Blackman.
A source told The Sun: “The news has come as a huge blow to Lauren and she’s devastated, especially as she didn’t have a great Christmas, so it’s the icing on the cake.
“It hit her hard, Mark is building his perfect family and she’s been left behind.”
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They went on to say: “She has always loved Marko very much, they were once childhood sweethearts and in an ideal world she would be reunited with him.
“Also, Michelle and Mark live close by, so she’s very worried that she’s going to run into them at some point, which will be horrible for her.”
The Sun spoke to Lauren’s rep, who denied it was “not true”.
Lauren, 38, and Mark dated for nine years before they shot to fame on the hit TV show which led to their romance breaking up a year later.
This year, Lauren opened up on dating breakup expert Paul C. Brunson’s podcast.
She said: “I hurt him, he hurt me. We had that conversation and I knew I would never see him again.”
Paul then asked, “Were you still in love with him?” to which Lauren honestly replied, “Really honestly, I don’t think that childhood love goes away.
“Obviously he’s moved on with his life and he has to respect that and I respect that, but I’d like to say ‘hey, how are you? All right?’
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan have announced that she is pregnant with their first child after nine years of marriage
“We don’t talk. As you can see he is chatting with me, if someone took a photo of it or said something, it could cause a lot of trouble, more than it is.”
In a separate clip, Lauren said the attention on their relationship “broke” her.
Meanwhile, Mark and Michelle said 2025 will be “special” after announcing the baby news with a stunning beach photo.
Pals told The Sun last night that Brassica star Michelle and Heart DJ Mark were “thrilled” to start a family.
One said: “Michelle and Mark kept quiet about the pregnancy for a long time because they wanted to enjoy every second.
“Starting a family is something they’ve wanted to do for a long time.
“They are both in amazing places in their careers and their family home in Essex is complete.
“The timing couldn’t have been more perfect.”
Michelle and Mark’s friends have been inundated with messages after their Instagram post went viral on social media.
Mark’s best friend James Argent commented: “I love you and I’m so happy for you both.
“You will be excellent parents. I can’t wait to be an uncle.”
Kelly Brook added: “This is amazing news,” while Helen Flanagan wrote: “So happy for you both.”
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A source said Lauren is ‘anxious’ in case she runs into the happy couple in EssexCredit: Instagram
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Michelle and Heart DJ Mark were ‘thrilled’ with the news of their baby Credit: Getty
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