Lauren Goodger was “begged” by her friends “not to get back together with ex Charles Drury after he reportedly spent the night at her house this week.
The former TOWIE star, 36, has had a turbulent relationship with her Builder ex-boyfriend Charles, 25, and has been back and forth since they miscarried their second daughter Lorena.
On Monday, the couple seemed to hit it off as they took their little Larose to Woburn Safari Park and took turns having their picture taken.
It comes months after Lauren was allegedly assaulted on the day of the funeral. Charles – who denies assaulting Lauren – was later arrested and released on bail.
But now friends of Lauren have reportedly become worried about the two getting back together after he slept at her house this week.
Exes: Lauren Goodger was ‘begged’ by her friends ‘not to get back together with ex Charles Drury after he reportedly spent the night at her house this week
Difficult: The former TOWIE star, 36, has had a turbulent relationship with her Builder ex-boyfriend Charles, 25, and has been back and forth since they miscarried their second daughter Lorena
A source revealed to The Sun: “Lauren’s friends have asked her not to get back together with her ex Charles Drury after hearing that Charles had spent the night at her house this week.
“Some of them have reached out to her and told her to stay away from him as they feel he is bad news and will only cause her more grief.
“Lauren insisted he only slept in the spare room and that they are working to raise Larose together, but those closest to her know that she and Charles are growing closer. They think it’s only a matter of time before they get back together.”
A rep for Lauren told Web: “Lauren’s focus on the well-being of being the mother of her daughter – this puts co-parenting at the top of her priorities.”
When the couple arrived at Woburn Safari Park on Monday, they were seen snuggling and playing with their baby daughter as they climbed out of the rear of a safari vehicle while making the most of the sights at the park.
It comes after Lauren revealed she lost three stone following the tragic death of Lorena.
The harrowing grief Lauren experienced after Lorena’s death meant she couldn’t eat, but she’s taken a peek as her mental health has improved.
In conversation with OK! she said: “I almost lost three stones after losing Lorena because of the stress. I have not eaten. I’m eating again now and I’ve upped the ante again because I’m healthier.
Ties: It comes months after Lauren was allegedly assaulted on the day of the funeral. Charles – who denies assaulting Lauren – was later arrested and released on bail
Family: But now friends of Lauren have reportedly become worried about the two getting back together after he slept at her house this week
“I stayed inside and didn’t go out and now I feel in a better place mentally. This year is about focusing on me and getting back on track.”
The TV personality also said that her baby daughter Larose was a “rock” to her and she could not have survived Lorena’s death without her.
She said, “She’s the best. She makes me so proud every day. She is unbelievable. she is my rock
“After everything I’ve been through, Larose is definitely my inspiration. She inspires me and she got me through the most difficult times. I wouldn’t survive without her.”
Elsewhere, Lauren recently opened up about her “hellish” 2022 following the loss of Lorena and her bitter breakup with Charles.
Speaking to Web, Lauren put on a brave face when she arrived at the Inspiration Awards in London last month, where she said she’s “ready to return to the industry in the right way” after a series of difficult events.
Split: Lauren said she finds her strength in being a mother to her daughter Larose, who she shares with ex-boyfriend Charles Drury (pictured together)
Tragic: The former TOWIE star confirmed the devastating news of her newborn’s death in an Instagram post in July last year, admitting the child was born “without complications” before her death
Explaining why she wanted to come to the event, Lauren said: “It’s an amazing thing, I can’t wait to hear all the stories.
“I feel like I’ve been through a hell of a lot and I feel like going there was the right thing for me to do. I’ve been asked for many things, I’m slowly coming back.
“I’ve taken a break and am now ready to return to the industry in the right way.
“I’m very new to this, like I said, I’ve been through massive trauma, I’m not going to sugarcoat it, but everyone knows it and I feel like one day I want to inspire other women.”