Lauren Goodger has got her tattoo removed.

Lauren Goodger

Lauren Goodger

The former 'The Only Way is Essex' star had her now ex-boyfriend Jake McLean's named etched across her wrist in big italics while they were dating but is now in the process of getting it lasered off following their split earlier this year.

Taking to her Instagram account on Tuesday (12.07.16) night, she wrote: "Thanks @scskinclinic for my tattoo removal I'm happy with how it's vanishing, a couple more sessions and will look as though it was never there, I can't wait (sic)."

The 29-year-old beauty began dating the jailbird in 2012 and, after four years of on/off romancing, ditched him for good a few months ago after their relationship started to turn "toxic."

She said recently: "My last relationship [with Mark Wright] was toxic and I jumped straight into a relationship with Jake and that turned out to be toxic, too. I don't want that again. I want to find pure love with someone who has nothing but respect for me - until then I'm going to concentrate on myself.

"I don't mean to sound horrible but I'm relieved it's over."

Since splitting with Jake, Lauren has decided to shake up her life and has started by returning to her natural routes.

The reality TV star - who has battled with her weight for years - recently opted to get her lip fillers removed and has gone on a vigorous exercise regime to beat the bulge once and for all.

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