Lauren Goodger was reportedly devastated after one of her friends started dating her ex-boyfriend Charles Drury.
The former TOWIE star, 36, split from the builder, 25, in the summer, with a source telling MailOnline that Lauren believed he had been cheating on her.
The couple’s breakup followed the tragic loss of their young daughter Lorena, and Lauren was allegedly assaulted on the day of her daughter’s funeral. Charles was later arrested and released on bail after the incident.
Horrifying: Lauren Goodger, 36, was left devastated after one of her friends started dating her ex-boyfriend Charles Drury
According to SunLauren’s friend, Jacqueline Johnson, took Charles in after he was released on bail following his arrest and they have been living together ever since.
A source told MailOnline: “As you can imagine this news was a devastating blow, however Lauren remains strong, her approach remains positive.”
‘Her 15-month-old daughter, Larose, being her driving force moving forward, supported by her closest family and friends.’
A friend told The Sun: ‘Lauren was baffled when Jacqueline took Charlie in at first, but now it all makes sense. She was suspicious of her and has since been told that Charlie and Jacqueline are dating.
Exes: The former TOWIE star split from the builder, 25, in the summer, with a source telling MailOnline that Lauren believed he had been cheating on her (pictured in December 2021)
They added: ‘Lauren feels devastated and betrayed by Jacqueline because she considered her a close friend.
“Lauren keeps her head up and doesn’t want to be associated with Jacqueline ever again.”
Last month, Lauren enjoyed a romantic date with a wealthy and mysterious businessman, as revealed exclusively by MailOnline.
The source said the new suitor was ‘making her feel safe again’ after her last relationship and that she has now started to ‘heal’ from the past.
Terrible: A source told the publication, “Lauren was baffled when Jacqueline took Charlie in at first, but now it all makes sense.” She has since been told that Charlie and Jacqueline are dating.
A source previously told MailOnline: “She is enjoying dating again but is still hurt by her past with Charles, who she thinks was sleeping when they were together.”
They explained, “She is enjoying dating again, but is still hurt by her past with Charles, who she believes slept with each other when they were together.”
“But she’s back to her best confidence level and she’s looking ahead and seeing where her budding new romance will take her.”
It comes after a difficult period for Lauren, who tragically lost her newborn daughter Lorena, as well as the death of her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean, who lost his life when his car plunged 70 feet off a cliff in Turkey in July.
Heartbreaking: Lauren tragically lost her newborn daughter while giving birth to her last month after she was born with two knots in her umbilical cord, tied around her neck.
Lauren tragically lost her newborn baby, Lorena, on July 10 due to complications during childbirth.
Lorena was born with two knots in the umbilical cord tied around her neck, and despite ten doctors fighting to save her, she died shortly after birth.
The reality star was left ‘unrecognizable’ after an alleged attack that led to the arrest of her boyfriend Charles on the day of their baby’s funeral.
Lauren, who is said to have suffered a broken eye socket during the alleged assault, is believed to have stayed with a friend after Charles was released on bail.
Horrifying: The reality star was reportedly left ‘unrecognisable’ following an alleged attack that led to the arrest of her boyfriend Charles on the day of their baby’s funeral
As she moves on from her traumatic year, Lauren has put her £624,000 Essex home up for rent, just over a year after buying it with now-ex-boyfriend Charles.
The former TOWIE star is asking £2,300 a month for the luxurious four-bedroom pad she moved into in August 2021.
Lauren and her 15-month-old daughter LaRose, who she shares with Charles, continue to live in the house since the couple split.
Lauren’s townhouse is offered unfurnished for long-term rental.
Moving on: As her traumatic year progresses, Lauren has put her £624,000 Essex home up for rent, just over a year after buying it with now-ex-boyfriend Charles
The star has posted a series of snaps from the house over the past year, showcasing the stylish open kitchen and living room.
The kitchen features sleek black marble counter tops with white cabinets along with black leather cabinets and beige flooring.
There are also folding doors leading to the 50 foot garden.
Cleaning: In addition to renting out her house, Lauren has been busy selling some of her appliances and furniture on her favorite Instagram page.
In addition to renting out her home, Lauren has been busy selling some of her appliances on her beloved Instagram page.
The star usually reserves her preloved_bylgx account to sell her and her daughter’s clothes, but more recently she has put up for auction household items like her refrigerator.
Current listings include a set of garden furniture which Lauren explains is worth £4,000 but is offering for £2,000, adding that it “has never sat”.
Up for grabs: Lauren asks £750 for a Lazy Spa that has been ‘used twice’