Jessica Wright has a new boyfriend.

Jessica Wright

Jessica Wright

The 'Only Way is Essex' star - who has been single since splitting from Ricky Rayment last October - is dating a new mystery man, but wants to keep her new romance under wraps for now.

She said: "I am [dating someone] but I'd rather keep things private for now. I'll just see what happens.

"I've been so content and happy on my own and I think that's why I wasn't just saying yes to anyone who asked me out."

Asked about rumours she's romancing Max Morley from 'Love Island', she added to OK! magazine: "No not at all. We're just friends. He's a nice boy but that's it."

The 30-year-old beauty admitted she is a lot more selective these days about who she dates and won't go out with anyone unless they are "absolutely right".

She said: "I've kissed a lot of frogs. I used to be so open to people asking me out and persistence worked in the past, but now I feel so much stronger and I won't go anywhere near someone unless I think they're absolutely right.

"I don't really go on a date unless I'm comfortable enough. If I met a guy in a bar and he asked me out, the odds of me saying yes first time are very slim.

"I get nervous and uncomfortable and I'd rather get to know the guy first."

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