Lauren Goodger shares snaps of Mark Wright ahead of TOWIE reunion special

She suffered an acrimonious break-up from her former fiancé Mark Wright in 2012 following a tumultuous on-off 11-year relationship.

But Lauren Goodger appeared to have buried the hatchet with her ex as she shared throwback snaps of the pair while marking 10 years in the spotlight ahead of the TOWIE reunion special on Sunday.

The reality star, 33, took to Instagram to thank the famous show for providing her with meaningful ‘memories’ and insisted she’s ‘proud’ of all her castmates.

Childhood sweethearts Lauren and Mark, 33, became engaged on TOWIE, after both starring since its inauguration in 2010, and were a couple for 11 years before suffering an extremely acrimonious break-up which has led to much mud-slinging. 

Despite their bitter split, the Celebs Go Dating star brushed aside their past drama to upload images of them winning the Audience Award at the 2011 BAFTA Awards. 

The media personality wrote in an accompanying caption: ’10 years ago changed my life we created a show called ‘the only way is Essex’ I was 22 when I first started filming and what an amazing journey this has been !!

‘I put my life on national television and we won a BAFTA – not a lot people can say that ! You’ve seen me laugh, cry, engaged, break ups and make ups ! I’ve grown up on the screens and it was all real! 

‘Congratulations to all the OGs @towie these images are from google thank you for memories and well to all my costars im proud of you all and always will be.’ (sic)

Mark and Lauren were believed to be on bad terms ever since they called it quits, and the former Extra host went on to tie the knot to actress Michelle Keegan in May 2015.

Model Lauren previously branded their marriage ‘weird’ and claimed they don’t speak to each other. 

Speaking to Heat Magazine, she revealed she recently ran into her former partner and his wife in the gym, after which she made the statement about their marriage. 

The brunette said: ‘I saw them both in the gym. They don’t talk it’s really weird. I was like ‘F**king hell, we weren’t like that’. It’s like they don’t know each other. I can’t go into that though. I’m just so glad that ain’t me’.    

Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright also took a trip down memory lane by sharing flashback photos of James ‘Arg’ Argent, who she dated from 2007 until 2016. 

Alongside images of the cast on the night they scooped the BAFTA, the new mother, 29, who shares daughter Loretta, six months, with boyfriend Lee Cronin, shared: ’10 years ago at the age of 19, my life changed forever. 

‘Forever grateful for the memories, experiences, opportunities and friends TOWIE has given me over the years. 

‘So tonight we get nostalgic and remember the BAFTA award winning show (this is the night we won).’ (sic)

Before the special reunion show took place, OG castmember Amy Childs criticised Mark for snubbing the anniversary series as she told The Sun: ‘TOWIE is a part of our lives. It is how we got famous. Towie basically made us all, so I think it’s only fair we come back to support the show’s ten-year anniversary.  

‘Without Towie, Mark and the others wouldn’t be where they are now. Mark is a friend of mine but I think we have to remember where we have come from. The show has achieved so much. It has given us all amazing opportunities and lives.

‘It is a shame Mark has chosen not to celebrate and be a part of that. It is the least we can do. Everyone loved Mark. He was known as the King of Essex. He’ll always be a huge part of the show and I’m shocked he’s chosen not to be there.’

On Sunday, the broadcaster took part in annual charity game Soccer Aid as he played with the England team against the Rest of the World at Old Trafford in Manchester. MailOnline has contacted Mark’s representatives for further comment.