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'The Only Way is Essex's Danielle Armstrong is pleased she's single for Valentine's Day (14.02.16) this year.
The 27-year-old beauty is looking forward to spending the romantic occasion with her fellow single friends Ferne McCann and Jess Wright following the split from her on/off boyfriend and co-star James 'Lockie' Lock last year.
She said: "I will be out with the girls, me and Jess are going out for dinner, I think Ferne as well for Valentine's Day this year."
Despite their emotional split, Danielle has admitted she and Lockie are on "good terms" and are keen to remain friends.
She said: "We are good, we are friends, both single but we get on. We are actually friends, it's strange. At the minute we won't be getting back together. But we both get on very well. There is always chance for a cheeky kiss when she shoot the new series of 'TOWIE' this month but no, I don't think so."
However, although she has 'TOWIE' to thank for a lot of things, the blonde beauty thinks she and Lockie would still be together if they hadn't gone on the reality TV show.
She said: "I think me and James would probably still be together if it weren't for the show. When we dated [before 'TOWIE'], he was an electrician and I worked in fashion and he would come and meet me in his white van and I would bring him sandwiches. Then we went on 'TOWIE'."

Stevi Ritchie wants to host 'The Xtra Factor'.
The former 'X Factor' contestant admits it is his "dream" to front the spin-off show - which is currently hosted by Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom - and plans to approach producers with his ideas.
He said: "I want to host 'Xtra Factor' this year, that's the dream. I'm going to talk to the producers and tell them I have some ideas. If they don't want Rochelle and Marvin, have me. They're very talented and I wouldn't want to p**s on their shoes, but I would love the job."
However, if Rochelle and Melvin do leave the show, Stevi thinks he will face competition from another former 'X Factor' star, 'This Morning' presenter Rylan Clark-Neal.
He explained to Star magazine: "Rylan is probably next in line and he's awesome. I'd love to have a career like his."
Stevi is set to tie the knot with Chloe-Jasmine Whichello later this year and fans could get to see their nuptials play out on TV.
Asked if they would let their wedding be filmed for television, Chloe-Jasmine said: "Well, we don't want to say anything because it may or may not be."

Cara Kilbey has named her daughter Penelope.
The former 'TOWIE' star welcomed a baby with her partner Daniel Harris on Friday (12.02.16) and has now taken to Instagram to reveal the tot's name.
She wrote: "Wecome to the World... Penelope Blu Harris 12.02.2066 9lb 20z (sic)."
The baby arrived five days after her due date on February 7.
Cara - who sadly suffered a miscarriage five months into her first pregnancy in March 2015 - announced in September that she was expecting again.
She revealed that she and Daniel discovered she was pregnant while on holiday in Thailand, just two days after they lit a lantern in memory of their lost child.
She said: "Daniel and I knew we wanted to get pregnant again straight away so I was overjoyed when I found out I was expecting two months later.
"I can see how something that traumatic can break up a couple. But we saw a different more caring side to each other and it brought us so much closer."
However, she admitted that she was nervous after falling pregnant again.
She said: "I was so nervous up until the 20-week scan. I've been trying to relax and enjoy my pregnancy but there's always been a niggle of worry.
"Now I've got past that point and everything is perfectly healthy, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can start getting excited."

Mark Wright has become an "old fogey" since marrying Michelle Keegan.
The former 'Only Way Is Essex' star admits he has "changed" since he tied the knot with the former 'Coronation Street' beauty and prefers to stay in at night now.
He said: "I have changed. Getting married has settled me down. Now I love sitting at home. I used to be such a going-out person, but I've noticed a transition in the last four years, going from a boy to a man. I've really noticed my changes and my outlook on life.
"When I was young, I was a lad, I'd get drunk three times a week. Now I'm a lot more thoughtful, I take life a little bit more seriously. I'm an old fogey ... We don't even go to London for dinner much anymore. We used to all the time. Staying in for us is like a night out, we love it. What are we going to have for dinner, what are we going to watch on the telly, what DVD are we going to watch?"
The 29-year-old television presenter also revealed the secret to his successful marriage to Michelle, 28, is keeping their work life separate.
He added to the Daily Mirror newspaper: "With TOWIE, I was always careful about what I gave away. Michelle and I don't do telly together. We like to keep things separate.
"We're both aware that we're not at the peak of our career. We're on the rise. While we're trying to make it to where we want to be, we want to do it on our own. I want to get credit for getting a prime-time high-rating TV show without it being because I'm with Michelle. My career's so important to me. If we work together as well it's too much."

Zara Holland has been kicked off 'The Jump'.
The Miss Great Britain star was drafted in to replace Beth Tweddle, who departed the show due to injury, but Zara has already quit the show before taking her first live jump as she didn't meet the "required standard".
A spokesperson for the programme said: "All competitors know they must meet a required standard and sadly Zara did not meet this standard."
Whilst Zara added: "I'm sporty, so the show really appealed to me, but I respect the decision."
Meanwhile, the news comes only hours after it was confirmed Linford Christie has been forced to pull out as he did not recover in time to train for the latest episode.
A statement released by the show read: "It is with regret that Linford Christie has to withdraw from 'The Jump'.
"Despite recovering from a hamstring injury he was not left with enough time to train for this weekend's show and reach the standard needed to compete.
"Last week's eliminated competitor James 'Arg' Argent will return to the competition to take his place."
And Beth is making good progress since undergoing surgery to have two fractured vertebrae in her neck fused back together.
In a recent statement, her parents said: "Since her surgery, Beth has managed to walk a few steps whilst being assisted by the nursing team. She is still very tired from the operation but the medical team are pleased with the progress she is making. At the moment we aren't certain of the timescale for her recovery. We are taking each day as it comes and will update you when there is further news."

Danielle Armstrong would "definitely" consider the chance to compete on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'.
The 'Only Way is Essex' star has admitted she would jump at the chance to slip on her jungle gear and head out to the Australian outback after watching her former co-star Ferne McCann storm into third place when she took part last year.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz, she said: "I think when you have got the opportunity like the jungle; you are not going to turn it down. It would be something I would definitely consider."
But, for now, the blonde beauty, 27, has her hands tied up with shooting the new forthcoming 17th series of 'TOWIE' as she gears up to jet abroad to film scenes in the winter sun.
Speaking about what fans can expect, she teased: "I have heard there are some new people on the show."
Meanwhile, although she enjoys getting in front of the camera for the show, Danielle recently said 'TOWIE' is the reason her relationship with James 'Lockie' Lock crumbled last year.
She said: "I think me and James would probably still be together if it weren't for the show. When we dated [before 'TOWIE'], he was an electrician and I worked in fashion and he would come and meet me in his white van and I would bring him sandwiches. Then we went on 'TOWIE'."

George Gilbey treated Edele Lynch to a family caravan holiday.
The 'Gogglebox' actor had a "little bit of a thing" with the B*Witched singer when he was on 'Celebrity Big Brother' with her in 2014 and, although their relationship didn't work out, they have remained good friends since.
He said: "Edele and I had a little bit of a thing and we're good friends now. She came to visit once and we took her to this really nice caravan park. When we went to a ferryboat for some drinks, mum arranged for her to sing 'C'est La Vie' on karaoke. She didn't even ask her."
Meanwhile, George is currently expecting his first child with his girlfriend Gemma, but life could have been different if the mother of Lauren Goodger, who he also appeared on 'CBB' with two years ago, had her way.
George's mum Linda said: "Lauren Goodger's mum wanted George to marry her."
But George added to heat magazine: "She ain't my type ... I don't speak to Lauren that much anymore because she's in a bit of a different world to me."
George and his family were asked to leave 'Gogglebox' after he broke the rules by appearing on 'Celebrity Big Brother', but they will be returning for the new series this year.

Natalie Cassidy is pregnant.
The 'EastEnders' actress - who plays Sonia Fowler in the BBC soap - took to Twitter to reveal that she and fiancé Marc Humphreys are expecting a baby together this year.
She wrote: "Evening all... Time to let everybody know that @cameramarc and I are having a baby in the summer. The three musketeers become four (sic)."
Natalie, 32, already has a daughter Eliza, five, with her former fiancé Adam Cottrell.
The actress and cameraman Marc got engaged in October after he got down on one knee to celebrate their first anniversary.
A source said: "Family and friends are thrilled for Natalie and have been buying gifts for them to celebrate."
And a spokeswoman for 'EastEnders' added: "She is really happy."
Meanwhile, Natalie previously opened up about her brief reconciliation with abusive ex Adam, admitting she tried to make it work for the sake of Eliza.
She shared at the time: "It was my decision. I'm really glad I gave it another chance.
"When kids are involved you almost have to. I can always say to Eliza, 'Mummy tried, but it didn't work out.'"
The pair had an on and off relationship from 2010 onwards and got engaged soon after they started dating.
He was then charged with assaulting her, and after admitting his error, he received 120 hours of community service.
In one attack, he hit her with a slipper and smeared mascara over her and in the other attack, he ripped her clothes when he grabbed her.

Cara Kilbey has given birth.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star - who sadly suffered a miscarriage five months into her first pregnancy in March 2015 - welcomed a baby with her partner Daniel Harris on Friday (12.02.16), according to her brother Tom.
He wrote on Twitter: "So today I became an uncle again. Love you @carakilbey (sic)."
The baby arrived five days after the due date on February 7.
Cara announced her pregnancy in September, revealing she discovered she was pregnant while on holiday in Thailand with Daniel just two days after they lit a lantern in memory of their lost child.
She said: "Daniel and I knew we wanted to get pregnant again straight away so I was overjoyed when I found out I was expecting two months later.
"I can see how something that traumatic can break up a couple. But we saw a different more caring side to each other and it brought us so much closer."
However, she admitted that she was nervous after falling pregnant again.
She said: "I was so nervous up until the 20 week scan. I've been trying to relax and enjoy my pregnancy but there's always been a niggle of worry.
"Now I've got past that point and everything is perfectly healthy, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can start getting excited."