Lauren Goodger
Lauren Goodger | |
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| File:Lauren Goodger 2016.jpg Goodger in January 2016 | |
| Born | Lauren Rose Goodger 19 September 1986 |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, glamour model, beautician, singer, media personality, columnist |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | The Only Way Is Essex (2010–12, 2015, 2016–) Dancing on Ice (2013) Celebrity Big Brother 14 (2014) |
| Partner(s) | Mark Wright (2001–12) Jake McClean (2012–13, 2015–16) |
| Relatives | Cheryl Goodger (mother) Nicola Goodger (half sister) Jenna (half sister) Hayley (half sister) Tony (half brother) Rihanna (half sister) |
Lauren Rose Goodger (born 19 September 1986) is an English television personality, glamour model, beautician, singer, media personality and columnist. She starred in the ITVBe reality show The Only Way Is Essex from 2010 until 2012, debuting in the first series before departing in series 6.
In January 2013, Goodger took part in the eighth series of the ITV ice skating show Dancing on Ice, where she was partnered with Michael Zenezini and finished eleventh after being eliminated in week 2. In August 2014, Goodger entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in the fourteenth series of the show.
Career
The Only Way Is Essex
Goodger was one of the original cast members of the reality television programme The Only Way Is Essex. The first two series of the show mostly evolved around Goodger's relationship with her boyfriend Mark Wright. In the series 2 finale, broadcast on 4 May 2011, she dumped Wright and pushed him into a swimming pool.[1] Goodger quit the show after series 6 and then took part in Dancing on Ice.[2]
Goodger successfully launched a popular range of tanning products, lashes and hair extensions under the name of Lauren's Way.
Dancing on Ice
In 2013, Goodger took part in the eighth series of Dancing on Ice. She was voted off in eleventh place losing out to Anthea Turner and Andrew Buchanan in the skate-off on 13 January 2013.[3]
| 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.
Personal life
Goodger was raised in Bethnal Green, London with her half-brother Tony and half-sister Nicola.[4] When Goodger was 4, she moved in with her father and his new girlfriend Julie in Redbridge, London. Lauren's mother is of English decent, while her father is from Tanzania.
Goodger's relationship with boyfriend and fellow TOWIE cast member Mark Wright lasted for 11 years; she was 15 when they met, and they then split in 2012.[5]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–12, 2015, 2016– | The Only Way Is Essex | Herself | Series regular |
| 2013 | Dancing on Ice | Herself/Contestant | Place: 11/12 |
| 2014 | Celebrity Big Brother | Herself/Housemate | Series 14 |
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) - 1 Episode
- 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ Anisiobi, JJ (22 August 2012). "Lauren Goodger QUITS TOWIE 'to star in Dancing On Ice'". Daily Mail. DMG Media. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ Corcoran, Caroline (13 January 2013). "Dancing on Ice: Lauren Goodger leaves the show after the skate-off and says she's "gutted"". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
- ^ TOWIE's Nicola 'doesn't fancy Mick' | The List
- ^ Eames, Tom (20 February 2013). "Michelle Keegan 'angry with Lauren Goodger' over Mark Wright comments". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 4 October 2013.