Mark Wright says he played a character on TOWIE and that he faked drama with fiancée Lauren Goodger to make the show more successful.
The 35-year-old was on the show for three series from its beginnings in 2010 and was in a relationship with co-star Lauren, even getting engaged during the first series.
But Mark, who is now married to former Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan, says he created drama and took on his "playboy" character to make the show a success.