Lauren Goodger devastated as ‘her friend moves in with ex Charles Drury’ months after his arrest

Lauren Goodger is reportedly devastated after one of her friends started dating her ex-boyfriend Charles Drury.

The former TOWIE star, 36, divorced the builder, 25, over the summer, with a source telling MailOnline that Lauren believed he had cheated on her.

The couple’s breakup followed the tragic loss of their daughter Lorena, where Lauren was allegedly assaulted on the day of her child’s funeral. Charles was later arrested and released on bail following the incident.

According to The sunLauren’s boyfriend Jacqueline Johnson took Charles in after he was released after his arrest and they’ve lived together ever since.

A source told MailOnline: “You can imagine this news was a devastating blow, but Lauren remains strong, her focus remains positive.

“Her 15-month-old daughter Larose is her driving force to keep going, supported by her family and closest friends.”

A friend told The Sun: “Lauren was stunned when Jacqueline Charlie first recorded, but now it all makes sense. She had her suspicions and has since been told that Charlie and Jacqueline are dating.”

They added: “Lauren feels devastated and betrayed by Jacqueline because she considered her a good friend.

“Lauren holds her head high and never wants to be associated with Jacqueline again.”

Last month, Lauren enjoyed a romantic date with a wealthy mystery businessman, as revealed exclusively by MailOnline.

The source said the new suitor “gained her confidence” after her last relationship and she is now starting to “heal” from the past.

They explained: “She is enjoying dating again, but is still hurt by her past with Charles, who she says was asleep when they were together.

“But she’s back to her best, looking to the future and seeing where her budding new romance will lead.”

It comes after a rough patch 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.

Lauren tragically lost her newborn baby, Lorena, on July 10 due to complications during birth.

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.

The reality star was left ‘unrecognizable’ after an alleged assault 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 fractured eye socket during the alleged attack, is said to be staying with a friend after Charles was released on bail.

As she continues through her traumatic year, Lauren has put her £624,000 Essex home up for rent, just over a year after buying it with her now ex-boyfriend Charles.

The former TOWIE star is charging £2,300 a month for the four-bedroom plush pillow she moved into in August 2021.

Lauren and her daughter LaRose, 15 months, who she shares with Charles, have continued to live in the house since the couple’s split.

Lauren’s semi-detached house is rented unfurnished for the long term.

The star has posted a series of photos of the house over the past year, showing the slim open kitchen and living room.

The kitchen has sleek black marble counter tops with white cabinets, black leather furniture and beige floorboards.

There are also patio doors to the 50ft garden.

In addition to renting out her home, Lauren has been busy selling some of her home 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 household items like her refrigerator for bids.

Current listings include an outdoor furniture set which Lauren explains is worth £4,000, but she’s offering for £2,000, adding that it’s “never been sat on.”