Jacqueline Jossa has revealed that she became obsessed with searching out negative comments about her appearance while starring in EastEnders.
The 27-year-old actress, who is currently the I'm A Celebrity Queen of the Jungle, has admitted that she would 'torture herself' by searching 'fat Lauren Branning' online.
She has said that she became obsessed at finding negative comments about herself after being taunted by cruel trolls.
Jossa was cast as Lauren in 2010 when she took over the role from Madeline Duggan. She departed from the soap seven years later.
Speaking to New Magazine, Jacqueline said: "They called me the new fat Lauren, there were Facebook groups and all sorts about.
"I was literally Googling my name every single day or writing Lauren Branning fat or new Lauren Branning.
"It was always negative and I would just be obsessed with reading forums and negative things about me."
Jacqueline has spoken out about her mental health previously but has said that winning ITV's I'm A Celeb has improved her confidence massively.
The mother-of-two admitted: "I didn't think it would be such a turning point in life, I went in as one person, I feel like I have come out as a different person."
Despite seeking out negative comments during her last stint on EastEnders, Jacqueline has excited fans by teasing that she might be heading back to Albert Square to reprise her role.
Replying to an Instagram Q&A, Jacqueline said: "Maybe one day. She's not dead yet."
Her character has not been seen in the soap since 2018, when she left for New Zealand as she looked to forge a new life in the wake of her sister Abi's tragic death.
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