Jon Clark has reportedly been begging his ex-girlfriend Lauren Pope to take him back.

Lauren Pope

Lauren Pope

The 'Only Way is Essex' star only split from his on/off partner Chloe Crowhurst just a few days ago but it doesn't look like he's heartbroken over their separation as he has reportedly been telling everyone that he wants to get back with the businesswoman.

A source told The Sun Online: "When the cast were filming the 'TOWIE' Christmas special last week, Jon was telling anyone who'd listen that he wants to date Lauren again. He's realising that he had a good thing with her, and it was a mistake to split up with her. He's begged her to reconsider things - but she's not interested.

"Everyone was saying he needs to make more of an effort to win her over, as she's not going to give him another chance just like that. She can't trust him and she's over him, basically. He embarrassed her by splitting up with her on national TV.

"Lauren was gutted when he did that, and then he moved on with his ex [Chloe Crowhurst] really quickly. She doesn't see how there's any way back for them."

Jon struck up a romance with Lauren over the summer but their relationship was plagued with constant break up and make ups because he had been messaging Chloe - who he was dating earlier this year - behind her back for weeks on end.

Lauren's friends - including Chloe Sims and Gemma Collins - tried to tell her to stay away from Jon but, ultimately, he was the one that ended things - on camera.

The insider added: "I think he's realising that Lauren is amazing - but it's too late."