Lauren Goodger ‘in talks’ for reality TV show and she’s trying to get jailbird boyfriend Joey Morrisson on it too
Essex icon has shared her plans to get new boyfriend on screen when he's released from prison
LAUREN Goodger is hoping to make Joey Morrisson a reality TV star when he gets out of prison.
The Only Way Is Essex regular, 30, has been dating the hunky crook for around a year, and has revealed that when he gets out of prison next year, he will most likely feature on her new TV show.
Speaking to Reveal magazine, she explained that the loved-up pair have discussed going in to business in the future as they plan the rest of their lives together.
She said: "Definitely [we will go in to business together] a bit further down the line.
"We always speak about it, although he doesn't want to be in the public eye.
"But I'm in talks to do a TV show, and he'll have to be a part of that.
"He ain't got a choice!"
Joey, 30, was locked up for 16 years for a string of violent drugs related charges, although Lauren claims that while he doesn't have the best credentials on paper, he's the best boyfriend she has ever had.
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A source exclusively told The Sun online: "Lauren is as business-savvy as they come, and she knows that a reality show about her and Joey would be ratings gold - and net them a big money network deal.
"By harnessing the power of social media while he's inside, she's made sure he's got a good number of followers so he can hit the ground running when he gets out.
"Instagram wasn't invented when Joey went to prison, but Lauren'll show him the ropes."
Lauren has been open about her reasons for setting him up with a social media account, and told the mag that she was "giving him a social platform on Instagram... doing it as a nice thing for him."
Today Lauren updated his page to explain that he will be selling jewellery, cars and watches on his release - and with Lauren's network of flashy Essex types, business is sure to be booming.
The bio of his account now reads, "FOR WHEN HOME NEW INSTA, LAST ONE VANISHED BUYING AND SELLING LUXURY CARS, WATCHES & JEWELLERY SOON."
She told Reveal: "[Joey]'s got good business ideas and he wants to start something up, whether it's a clothes or jewellery business.
"He doesn't want to go back inside - he wants to be focused on working."
A rep for Lauren was approached for comment.
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