'Gutted' ITV star pulls out of This Morning at the last minute and explains absence

Lauren Goodgerhas explained her absence from This Morning today, saying she was “gutted” to have had to miss out.

The television personality, who rose to fame on the early seasons of ITV’s The Only Way Is Essex, was due to make an appearance alongside her co-stars Amy Childs and Harry Derbidge.

However, Lauren took to Instagram to reveal why she wasn’t present, explaining that she had to look after her young daughter.

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Among a selection of selfies, Lauren wrote: “Sorry @thismorning I can not make it today, due to no childcare and too early and far to being little one and no one other end to have her…

“So sorry - I am gutted to miss but hopefully see you all soon. Good luck guys @mrharryderbidge @amychilds1990 - love you all.”

She added: “#6weeks #nobreak #mumlife #towie #liftisfullon.”

Lauren returned to Towie last year after eight years away from the show, and recently expressed her excitement.

“Oh I love it, I've had such a good time, honestly, it's really helped me personally bring on a back, because I sort of lost myself for a little while, went through a lot and I just feel this, this makes me happy,” she said, according to The Sun.

She also promoted the new series on her Instagram account, writing: “Back like we never left @towie series 36 coming soon to ITV2 @itvxofficial What a lovely day at the @itvstudios seeing some old faces and catch ups in the green room Love all the itv & Towie family.”

Fans rushed to share their support, with one writing: “The original and the best, look amazing darling.”

“Lauren you look bloody fantastic … keep being you lovely,” another said.

Someone else wrote: “Love lauren so much, she deserves all things good in life.”

Lauren, 38, welcomed her daughter Larose in July 2021 with Charles Drury. The couple also had a baby, Lorena, in July 2022, who tragically died at just two days old.

Following the news that she was returning to Towie for series 33, Lauren told Closer: “It's baby steps at the minute, but I'm having a real nice time."

She added: “I’m so glad I’ve gone back, and it goes to show people who might have something negative to say, that I hold the power.

“The way production speak to me – they make me feel like royalty. It’s like they’re in awe, it’s a lovely atmosphere."

She went on to say it’ll take “a long time to heal” from the tragedies she’s faced in her life but returning to her “reality TV show roots” is helping.

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1. The Only Way Is Essex is available to watch on ITVX.