Mark Wright has insisted that he and Lauren Goodger are still engaged.

‘The Only Way Is Essex’ star was seen on a recent episode of the reality TV show, proposing to his on/off girlfriend in his club. Insiders have since reported that the pair have already filmed their breakup scenes and claimed that the whole engagement was a pr stunt from the start.

However Mark – who dated co-star Sam Faiers and Playboy model Kayla Collins before getting back together with Lauren – was adamant and said:

“It’s Lauren who has stolen my heart. I love her and I fancy her and wouldn’t propose to someone just for a TV show – who would do that? It’s something I’ve been thinking about for years.”

Lauren, 24, added: “We have been in a relationship since we were 14. We have not filmed scenes of breaking up and we won’t be. I’m planning the wedding. I’m glad we are going to wait until next year. I couldn’t plan it in a few weeks, as it will be a big one.”

During the start of the second series viewers saw Mark, 24, end his relationship with Sam as he wanted to make a go of things with Lauren.