Mark Wright has been hit with a brutal wave of backlash, branded "cruel" and "vile" after a shocking old TOWIE clip resurfaced online, reigniting fury over his treatment of ex-girlfriend Lauren Goodger in a raw, unfiltered confrontation that fans now call "diabolical."[conversation_history]
The viral clip that shocked fans
The footage, from over a decade ago during The Only Way Is Essex's explosive early seasons, captures a heated beachside argument where a young Mark publicly humiliates Lauren, dismissing her emotions with cutting one-liners and walking away as she breaks down in tears. Viewers watching the grainy 2010s clip – reposted on TikTok with millions of views – fixate on Mark's cold delivery: "Get over it, Lauren, we're done," delivered with a smirk that has aged like milk in today's cancel-culture climate.
What was once gritty reality TV drama now plays as outright emotional brutality, with comments sections erupting: "He's vile, she deserved better," and "Cruel doesn't cover it – diabolical." The video's resurgence coincides with TOWIE's nostalgia binge on streaming platforms, thrusting Mark's past sins back into the spotlight.
From TOWIE bad boy to family man scrutiny
Mark, now 38 and a married father with Michelle Keegan, has long distanced himself from his TOWIE "player" persona, building a career in presenting, fitness and property. Yet the clip drags him back, with detractors arguing he never truly reckoned with the hurt inflicted on Lauren, who has spoken openly about mental health struggles tied to their on-off romance. Critics label his silence on the viral storm as "cowardly," demanding an apology to Lauren, now a mum thriving on her own reality ventures.
Supporters counter that it's selective editing from a chaotic show era, pointing to Mark's growth via charity work and Keegan's stabilizing influence, but the "cruel" tag sticks amid Gen Z's zero-tolerance lens on retro toxicity.
Lauren's side and lasting scars
Lauren Goodger, 39, has rebuilt post-TOWIE with her daughter Larose and wellness brand, but the clip reopens wounds from a relationship that defined her early fame. Past interviews reveal therapy for heartbreak and public shaming, with fans now rallying #JusticeForLauren. She liked a few supportive posts without commenting, letting the internet amplify her victim narrative.
Mark's camp stays mute, but insiders hint at private regret aired in his memoir, framing the row as mutual immaturity rather than one-sided villainy.
Why this clip endures
The backlash underscores TOWIE's double-edged legacy: unscripted rows that made stars also immortalized their worst moments. Mark's "diabolical" dismissal – once cheered as alpha swagger – now embodies everything modern audiences reject, turning a forgotten scene into a 2026 morality play. As the video loops endlessly, it forces reflection: was Mark cruel, or just a 20-something fumbling fame? Either way, the court of public opinion has its verdict.
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