Lauren Goodger

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Lauren Goodger
Born
Lauren Rose Goodger

(1986-09-19) 19 September 1986 (age 37)
Celebrity Big Brother
Celebs Go Dating
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Lauren Rose Goodger (born 19 September 1986)[1] is an English media personality. She starred in the ITVBe reality show The Only Way Is Essex from 2010 until 2012. She made brief returns to the series in 2015 and 2016 respectively, before returning permanently in 2024.

In January 2013, Goodger took part in the

fourteenth series
of the show.

Career

The Only Way Is Essex

In 2010, Goodger became one of the original cast members of the reality television programme

sixth series in 2012.[2]

Goodger made a guest appearance in the

series 20. In 2024, Goodger returned to The Only Way Is Essex for the thirty-second series.[4]

Dancing on Ice

Routine Song Judges' score Result
Robin Cousins Karen Barber Ashley Roberts Jason Gardener Total
1 "Girl on Fire" - Alicia Keys 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 15.0 Eliminated
"Rescue Me" - Fontella Bass N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Celebrity Big Brother

In August 2014, Goodger participated in the

fourteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother. She entered the house on Day 1, and has since been linked with Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio
. On Day 14, Goodger was nominated by Frenchy, and therefore faced eviction. She survived this eviction on Day 17. On Day 21, She was nominated again, this time by Edele and James. On Day 24, Goodger became the seventh housemate to be evicted in a double eviction with Ricci.

Instagram

Lauren has over 750,000 followers on Instagram which she uses to market products. In 2019 she, along with Mike Hassini and Zara Holland, auditioned to promote a fictitious diet product containing cyanide. The drink was created as part of an investigation by the BBC Three series Blindboy Undestroys the World into Instagram influencers' irresponsible marketing of products they have never used.[5][6][7]

Personal life

Goodger was raised in Bethnal Green, London with her half-brother Tony and half-sister Nicola.[8]

Goodger's relationship with boyfriend and fellow The Only Way Is Essex cast member Mark Wright lasted for ten years; they were both aged 15 when they started dating. They split in 2012.[9][10]

Since 2020, Goodger has been dating Charles Drury. In January 2021, Goodger announced that she was pregnant with their first child.[11] In July 2021, Goodger gave birth to a girl named Larose.[12] In January 2022, Goodger announced that she was pregnant with their second child.[13] In July 2022, Goodger revealed that their second daughter had died at two days old.[14]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010–12, 2015–16,
2024–present 		The Only Way Is Essex Herself Main role
2013 Dancing on Ice Herself/Contestant Place: 11/12
2014 Celebrity Big Brother Herself/Housemate
Series 14
2017 In Therapy Herself 1 episode
2019 Celebs Go Dating Herself Main role

Guest appearances

  • Daybreak (15 May 2011, 6 March 2012) - 2 Episodes
  • This Morning (16 May 2011, 3 January 2013, 14 January 2013, 15 February 2013, 1 August 2013) - 5 Episodes
  • Loose Women (16 May 2011, 4 January 2016, 3 August 2016, 26 January 2017, 15 September 2017) - 5 Episodes
  • The Wright Stuff (21 February 2013) - 1 Episode
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats (April 2014) - 1 Episode
  • Big Brother's Bit on the Side
     (July, August, September) - 5 Episodes
  • Celebrity Juice (25 September 2014) - 1 Episode
  • Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2014 (December 2014) - TV Documentary

References

  1. ^ "Lauren Goodger's transformation - from TOWIE to today". Closer. 18 January 2021.
  2. ^ "The Only Way Is Essex went out with a splash as Lauren finally dumped Mark". Metro. DMG Media. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
  3. ^ Hope, Hannah (27 November 2015). "Trio of former TOWIE stars set to make comeback in Christmas special". mirror.
  4. ^ Lewis, George. "TOWIE star Lauren Goodger confirms comeback". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Reality stars auditioned to 'promote' poison diet drink". 18 December 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  6. ^ "Lauren Goodger stars caught agreeing to flog cyanide drink in sting". Metro. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Influencers Audition To Promote A New Drink Containing Cyanide", Blindboy Undestroys The World, retrieved 7 January 2020
  8. ^ "TOWIE's Nicola 'doesn't fancy Mick'". The List. 6 May 2011.
  9. Hearst Magazines UK
    . 20 February 2013.
  10. ^ "'Respect my wife and get over it': Mark Wright hits back at ex Lauren Goodger and her 'endless' mentions". Irish Independent. 10 June 2015.
  11. ^ "Lauren Goodger announces she's pregnant with first child". Closer. 18 January 2021.
  12. ^ "TOWIE star Lauren Goodger announces she's given birth". Digital Spy. 20 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Lauren Goodger announces pregnancy following 'split' with Charles Drury". Closer. 24 January 2022.
  14. ^ "Towie star Lauren Goodger announces death of newborn baby". BBC News. 10 July 2022.

External links

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