Lauren Goodger gives Dreamboys hunk Lotan Carter a kiss after he supported her following ‘assault’

Lauren Goodger was pictured kissing Dreamboys and Big Brother star Lotan Carter as she puts on a brave face weeks after herthere alleged assault by ex Charles Drury.

Former TOWIE star Lauren, 36, and Lotan, 33, were photographed in a garage in Chelmsford when the hunk walked in to help her with her flat tire.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Lauren and Lotan are just friends and share the same management. He offered to help change her band for her, but they hadn’t met before.

He put his arm around her as they posed for a photo – the couple would just be friends

“He has a two-year-old girlfriend and they have a kid together, so they’re nothing more than friends.”

Lauren was linked with a wealthy businessman last month, but it is unknown if they are still seeing each other.

Personal trainer Lotan, Louie Spence’s cousin, seemed happy to help Lauren on the day and was seen holding his little girl Willow in his arms.

Lauren had a big smile on her face as he put his arm around her. She looked stunning with a black top and burgundy leggings.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Lauren and Lotan are just friends and share the same management. He offered to help change her band for her, but they hadn’t met before.”

What a man! Lotan looked unbelievably muscular when he helped change Lauren’s tire

Happy again? Lauren had a big smile on her face as he put his arm around her. She looked stunning in a black top and burgundy leggings

Love! Lauren was linked to a wealthy businessman last month, but it is not known if they are still seeing each other – Lotan has been in a relationship for two years

The reality star, who is mother to daughter Larose, 14, is said to focus on her mental health after daughter Lorena died minutes after she was born in July.

Lorena was born with two knots in her umbilical cord, tied around her neck, and despite ten doctors fighting to save her, she died shortly after she was born.

Lauren was then reportedly assaulted on the day of her baby’s funeral. Her boyfriend Charles, 25, was later arrested and released on bail following the incident.

Tough time: The reality star, who is mother to daughter Larose, 14, is said to be focusing on her mental health after daughter Lorena died minutes after her birth in July.

Horrible: She suffered even more grief after the death of her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean – who lost his life when his car crashed 70 feet off a cliff in Turkey that same month

Support System: Lauren definitely needs all her friends around her during this difficult time

She suffered even more grief after the death of her ex-boyfriend Jake McLean, who lost his life when his car crashed 70 feet off a cliff in Turkey that same month.

Lauren recently took to social media to thank fans for their support.

She wrote: ‘I want to thank everyone for all the love and support in this terrible terrible whirlwind in my life over the past few weeks! I read your messages, thank you.

Her love: Lauren had her beloved daughter Larose in her arms at the time

Lauren recently took to social media to thank fans for their support. She wrote: ‘I want to thank everyone for all the love and support in this terrible terrible whirlwind in my life over the past few weeks! I read your messages thank you

Happier times: The former TOWIE star, 36, moves on with her ex Charles Drury, 25, who allegedly assaulted her – he was later arrested and released on bail following the incident

“During this traumatic time, I’ve lost, but I’ve also gained some values ​​in this awful, heartbroken time… a few new friends and a closer bond with my current friends and some family.

“It really showed me who should be in my life and I love you all, thank you.

“I only have a few and that’s all I need and it’s taught me some lifelong lessons no matter how hard it has been.”

Moving on: Lauren enjoyed a romantic date with a wealthy mystery businessman last month, but it’s unknown if they’re still seeing each other