Gregory Robinson
Lauren Pope has split from her boyfriend Tony Keterman after five years together.
The former couple share two children together, having welcomed their second child 17 months ago.
Lauren, 40, rose to fame on ITV’s The Only Way Is Essex and has accumulated a massive following online.
She took to Instagram on Tuesday to tell her 1.1 million followers that she and Tony had called it quits and she’s now adjusting to life as a ‘single mum of two’.
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The former TOWIE star revealed ‘a lot has been going on in the background as I have been adjusting to life as a single mum of two’.
Although she didn’t go into detail about the end of her relationship, Lauren said: "I’m on this journey with as much positivity as humanly possible, especially with everything going on in the world right now.
“I know that so many of you will be in the same situation & I hope that together we can navigate through this. You are not alone, I’m here living it with you.”
Lauren shared tips for her followers who are also single mums, including preparing for the next day, keeping on top of mess, online food shopping and meal prep and laundry.
Lauren’s fans took to the comments to share their own experiences.
One woman wrote: “My biggest tip is that IT IS OK to have mess sometimes. Prioritize your rest when the kiddos rest for your own mental health. You got this, mama.”
While another mum shared: “I totally get this! Bringing up a 2, 5 & 7 yr old on my own was definitely not my choice!
"I work full time because I have a career and want to show my children the importance of working hard. Roof over their heads and food in their bellies, and love in their hearts.”
A third mum shared: “Myself and my boys dad split up when our youngest was 4 months old I had a baby and a toddler and was absolutely terrified on how I was going to cope they are now 16 and 14 and I’m pretty proud of how they are turning out… you’ve got this it’s definitely all about routine.”
Lauren and her millionaire ex welcomed a baby girl named Raine in 2020. The three-year-old became a big sister last year when Lauren and Tony had another daughter, named Leni Star, in June 2022.
Lauren and Tony, a foreign exchange investor, went public with their relationship in January 2019. They met when Lauren was still on TOWIE, but she soon made the decision to quit the show.