That was quick! Ex WAG Maria Fowler snapped kissing footballer Nathan Eccleston on holiday... just days after announcing split from Lee Croft

By Kimberley Dadds


She announced her split from footballer Lee Croft just a few days ago, insisting she was heartbroken and 'hurting so much'.

And despite also saying she was tiring of the WAG lifestyle, Maria Fowler has already moved on to another footballer - Liverpool striker Nathan Eccleston.

The former The Only Way Is Essex star has been snapped kissing the sports man passionately and leaving a bar holding his hand while she enjoys a holiday in Marbella.

Moving on quickly! Maria Fowler has been spotted kissing Liverpool striker Nathan Eccleston while on holiday in Marbella... just days after announcing her spit from footballer Lee Croft'

Maria, 25, jetted out to the Spanish hot spot on Thursday in a bid to try and get over the break up from Croft, who she had been dating since last year.

And by Friday night she was all smiles again as she joined 21-year-old Nathan for a night out at InFuschia the new rooftop pan-asian restaurant attached to celebrity hotspot TIBU.

The pair sat down in a club and didn't seem to care who spotted them as they embraced for a series of kisses.

And a source close to the reality star told MailOnline the pair instantly hit it off and plan to meet up when they return home.

She said: 'They got on so well, they just clicked. He is so much nicer than her last boyfriend. But she didn't go out to snag a footballer, she didn't even realise he was one. I am not sure if she knows now.


Lee, who? The former TOWIE star spent two hours getting cosy with the 21-year-old in a club before they left through the back door hand-in-hand

Getting to know you: Maria only flew out to Spain on Thursday - in a bid to get over her 'heartache' from Croft, who she'd been dating since last year

Dressed in a strappy black dress by Celeb Boutique, Maria wrapped her arms around his neck as he placed his hand on her behind.

They were also seen getting cosy on a sofa during their two-hour rendezvous.

And it looked like Lee couldn't have been further from her mind as she left the venue with the footballer via the back door.


Sun lover: The 25-year-old insisted she was tiring of the WAG lifestyle but obviously has a thing for footballers as she cosied up to Nathan

Post break-up body: Maria is showing off her slimmer physique after dropping pounds following the split from Lee

They then giggled as they walked along hand-in-hand.

Maria revealed on Wednesday that she had split from Derby County player Lee two weeks ago, when he told her he wanted 'time to himself'.

She revealed how they were planning children and a wedding, while she admitted she was struggling to get over the split.


What break-up? It's taken just a couple of days in the sun to put a smile back on the reality TV star's face


Letting her hair down: She set out to enjoy herself on holiday... and she's doing just that


Girl talk: Just a few hours before she hit the town with Nathan, she indulged in some sunbathing alongside a girl friend

Parading about: She flaunted her physique - which is now a small size eight after dropping pounds since she split from Lee two weeks ago

She said: 'It's been a really tough time for me. I changed my whole life to be with Lee and moved up to Scotland to be with him when he was signed by St Johnstone on loan.

'I thought we were going to spend the rest of our lives together but Lee is not ready to settle down yet.'

Fowler then revealed she was jetting on holiday to get over the break up.


Anyone looking? Maria ensured she looked her best on the beach as she gets used to being back on the market


Wasting no time: Maria had moved up to Scotland to be with Lee but following their break-up she is now moving back to Essex

No fake tan here: The glamour model doesn't have to get her glow out of a bottle now that she can lap up the sun in Marbella

Maria admitted she was looking forward to showing off her new bikini body after dropping from a size 10 to a small size eight as she battles with the heartbreak.

And she's certainly doing her best to show it off as she was snapped soaking up the sun and parading her body on Marbella beach before hitting the town with Nathan.

She chose a beige frilly bikini which showed off her washboard stomach as she lay on a sun lounger and chatted to a friend.

And as if she was posing for a swimsuit catalogue she spread herself out across the sand as she took a dip in the water.

The incredible shrinking woman! Maria Fowler showed off her sudden weight loss following her break-up with boyfriend Lee Croft in a lingerie shop in Marbella the day before

As if to show Lee what he's missing, the star has shown off her stunning new bikini figure in the two-piece, looking surprisingly cheerful considering the circumstances of her holiday.

But she has since hit out at fans who are slating her for enjoying herself straight after the split.

She wrote on Twitter this morning: 'Had a wicked night felt more myself again n nice to meet some ledge people. Feel a million times better than I did last week x

'And anyone giving me sh*t I didn't end my relationship so saying I'm in the wrong for going away u don't know what your talking about lol x.'

Maria has escaped to Marbella for some quality girl time and cheering sun- and hasn't been shy to share snaps and anecdotes from the trip on her Twitter page.

The star has posted messages such as 'all you need are your best mates', and made it clear that men are the last thing on her mind at the moment.

She tweeted upon her arrival: 'Just landed! And it's hot here! Its so wierd being back in marbella last august was my best hol ever. X'

She thanked her fans for their support at this difficult time, adding: 'Glass of wine on the port it is soooo hot and busy.... Thanks for all your nice messages your all so sweet xxx'

The reality star is taking some comfort from the fact that her heartbreak has caused her to rapidly drop the pounds.

Maria has admitted that she feels much more confident after the weight loss.

She said: 'I should look brilliant in a bikini because the weight has fallen off me since the split. I have dropped a dress size and I am now a really small size eight.'

The star was previously a slightly curvier size 10.

Maria started dating Croft last October and when the Derby County player moved to Perth in January, Maria followed him.

And she confirmed the split news on her Twitter page as she told her online followers: 'Can confirm that me and Lee have split after many tears and talks from both, it was unfortunately decided that the only option was to split x.'

Nathan, meanwhile has so far kept quiet on Twitter.

But just a few days before he met Maria in Marbella, he cryptically retweeted a comment from rapper Lil Wayne, which read: 'Like my girl low key, no photoshoots, no twitter, no none of dat s**t...just tune.'

But maybe he's had a change of heart since meeting the reality TV star as he certainly looked smitten.


Looking for a few saucy wardrobe additions? Maria appears to be spicing up her underwear drawer during her holiday

All about the girls: Maria tweeted this snap of herself with hair technician Sinead Lawrence earlier today, writing 'Me n my girl. @Sinbadsinead123'

Maria is in talks about two big new TV shows and is working with Lovehoney.co.uk on the 8 May launch of the Happy Rabbit - dubbed 'the iPhone of sex toys.'

'Work is going brilliantly', she added. 'I should have some exciting announcements to make about a fab new TV show and I am working with a number of big brands, too.

'Leaving TOWIE was the best thing I ever did. It opened up a whole new world of opportunities.'


Upheaval: Maria had moved to Perth in Scotland to be with Lee Croft, who she started dating in October



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Snow way this weather will ruin my outfit! Maria Fowler slips and slides her way out of Essex nightclub in heels and minidress

By Andrea Magrath


Fashionable frostbite? Maria Fowler is pictured leaving Nu Bar in Loughton, Essex at 2am in the snow in just a mini dress and heels


As the country was blanketed in snow last night, most of us bunkered down indoors with fires blazing and buried under blankets.

But nothing can stop the hard-partying Essex gang from doing what they do best - and in the minimal amount of clothing, regardless of the temperature.

Maria Fowler didn't let a little snow hinder her night out at her old stomping ground at Nu Bar in Loughton, where she partied until 2am.


True to form, the former TOWIE castmember chose to risk frostbite for her fashion, leaving the nightclub in just a tiny mini dress and heels.

There were no coats, scarves or even tights in sight as the reality star gingerly made her way to her waiting car.

Maria was determined to show off her her outfit after telling fans earlier that she'd invested in a new, head-to-toe look for the occasion: 'Tonight is going to be bigggg new tan, new dress, new hair, new nails,' she tweeted.

Bambi moment: The reality star slid her way to her waiting car after partying inside the nightclub

Maria wore a pale pink bandage dress by Celeb Boutique that featured a plunging V-neck and short hemline.

She slid her way across the pavement in her towering platform heels, with friends gripping her tightly as she negotiated the ice and snow.

The former redhead told fans on Twitter that she almost had to spend the night at the venue, writing: 'So annoyed stranded at @nubar_essex can't get cab home. Snowed in.'


Helping hand: Maria gingerly made her way over the icy path in her towering heels

Take me back to Perth: Miss Fowler recently relocated to Scotland to be with her boyfriend Lee Croft

She eventually found transportation, but kept followers updated on the hairy journey home, tweeting that they were 'skidding around like a bobsleigh!'

And if she thought negotiating the icy path outside Nu Bar was difficult, Maria had to contend with ten inches of snowfall outside her house when she got back, tweeting a picture of her feet buried in powder.

Earlier in the evening, she bumped into Jessica Wright, and while her old BFF Lauren Pope has publicly announced that she no longer considers Maria a friend, Jess was thrilled to catch up with her former co-star.


Girly catch-up: Earlier, Maria was spotted chatting to her old co-star Jessica Wright inside the venue

We need another bottle! Maria and Jess chatted while helping themselves to plenty of vodka

The girls were spotted catching up while helping themselves to vodka and mixers at their VIP table.

It was announced last month that Maria would not be returning to the ITV2 series, joining other departing stars Mark Wright, Kirk Norcross and Harry Derbidge.

Maria has since moved to Perth in Scotland, where her footballer boyfriend Lee Croft is on loan to St Johnstone.

Air kisses: Her old BFF Lauren Pope may have called time on their friendship, but Jess was happy to bump into Maria on her return to Essex

The couple, who have been dating for just over four months, will remain there until the end of the season in mid-May.

Derby-born Maria has only returned to Essex for a few days but it seems she is already pining for her new home.

After her night out she wrote on Twitter: 'Ah now want to be transported bk to perth to my fella lol... Wishing Saints luck tomorrow against Hearts. Will be watching on sky.' (sic)


Party girl: Maria tweeted a picture of herself letting her hair down inside the club with vodka redbulls


And you thought the pavement was difficult! Maria returned home to substantially more snow



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'I still think about killing myself': Suicidal Maria Fowler reveals torment over 'evil claims' she worked as a £600-an-hour escort

By Sarah Bull


Maria Fowler has revealed she has been suicidal following claims that she worked as a £600-an-hour escort.

The Only Way Is Essex star said she has been struggling to cope since the reports first hit the headlines, and has been relying on support from friends and family.

Maria said: 'This has ruined my life - my whole world is a mess because of these evil claims.

Suicidal: Maria Fowler says she has contemplated killing herself over claims she used to work as an escort

'When I heard what was going to be printed I felt suicidal. I just thought if I ended it all and I wasn't here any more I wouldn't have to deal with this.

'When I'm on my own I still get caught up in my own thoughts and think about killing myself. I've tried to distract from it and when I'm around people I'm OK - but it's off and on to be honest.'

The 25-year-old model also revealed she became so paranoid after the story broke that she even began to think her mother would believe she had worked as a prostitute.

Struggling: Maria admits her life has been ruined by the report

She told the Daily Star Sunday: 'It was the worst day of my life and I was in complete despair. I got so paranoid I started to worry even my mum would think I was a high-class hooker.

'I didn't eat for three days after hearing about it. To me this is worse than being accused of murder or taking drugs.'

It emerged earlier this week that Maria had allegedly met with wealthy men around the world including lawyers, bankers and sheikhs who showered her with gifts.

Exclusive agency: A gallery of the girls featured on Carltons of London, where Maria worked

Under the name Kelly, Maria worked for the exclusive agency Carltons of London from 2009.

But Maria says as far as she was concerned, she worked as a promotions girl for the company, and was paid £1,500 for a three-day trip to the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.

She said: 'I'd done hosting before in Wembley - you're there to smile, hand drinks out and chat to people.

'We were told to dress classy and cover our cleavage and no one tried it on with us at all.

'There's no way I was considered an escort by anyone there.'

Maria added she feels betrayed by the woman who employed her at Carltons.

She said: 'I was put in touch with this woman while I was a lapdancer and didn't even know her name until recently. I feel like I've been totally conned by her.

'I was naive to go on all the trips but I never sold my body for money.

'All I wanted was to build a career for myself and now my life is ruined.'

Maria said: 'I know what kind of stuff goes on now. But when I was younger I had no idea and was just flattered.

'Young girls need to be careful who they trust.

'If any good can come of this it will be if others learn from my mistakes.'



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That won't help! Maria Fowler chows down on a greasy burger as she admits she wants to slim to a size six

By SARAH BULL

Enjoying that? The Only Way Is Essex star ordered a Double Whopper burger sandwich and onion rings despite saying she wants to slim to a size six

She's said she wants to slim down to a tiny size six because she's not happy with photographs of herself.

But perhaps The Only Way Is Essex star Maria Fowler hasn't yet started her diet, as the 25-year-old was spotted yesterday indulging in a greasy meal at Burger King in Marbella.

Dressed in an Ann Summers monokini, Maria kept her sunglasses on as she enjoyed a Double Whopper burger and chips at the fast food outlet.


Chowing down: Maria looked as though she was thoroughly enjoying her meal


Maria's meal came as she admitted to Closer magazine she is conscious of 'looking big' in photographs, despite being a size 8.

And Maria, who has posed naked for Breast Cancer Care's Pink Fridays campaign in the publication, has even taken up boxing in a bid to lose a few pounds.

She said: 'I see bits others wouldn’t that I’d like to change! I see paparazzi pics of me in a bikini, and I think I look too big - I hate it. I really want to be size 6.

Splashing around: Maria was spotted yesterday enjoying a dip wearing a cute Dolly Boutique bikini

Maria, who is also planning to have an advanced laser liposuction procedure to get rid of 'a small pocket of fat' on her bottom, also spoke to Closer about her mother Trudy's battle with breast cancer.


The full interview appears in this week's Closer magazine, out now

The TOWIE star revealed Trudy, 56, told her she was suffering from the disease five years ago, leaving her 'numb with shock'.

And Maria said while posing completely naked was 'nerve-wracking', she wanted to do it to raise awareness of breast cancer.



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The Only Way Is Wrestling: Chloe Sims unleashes her fury on Maria Fowler, solving it with an arm wrestle in middle of club

By Daily Mail Reporter


Calm down: Chloe Sims seems to be arguing with Maria Fowler at Nubar in Essex


A drunken night out usually involves a few spillages down a designer frock and wobbling around on skyscraper heels.

But not content with their usual Saturday night antics, Maria Fowler and Chloe Sims got physical last night.

The Only Way Is Essex girls appeared to be having a mock screaming match as Chloe flailed her arms at Maria, who looked unimpressed but remained calm, on the balcony in full view of revellers at Nubar.

Let's get physical: TOWIE girls Maria and Chloe flung their arms around, but kept smiling, suggesting they were having a mock argument during a night out

Dramatic: Chloe waves her arms around as she talks to friend and co-star Maria


Dressed in a neon pink dress with heels to match, the glamour model gesticulated in a dramatic fashion while her friend looked on.

But there didn't seem to be any love lost, as the girls then played an impromptu arm wrestle in the middle of the Essex venue.

Maria tweeted a picture of them, saying: 'I won!!!!! @Chloe_Sims is WEEEEAK!! En route RS lounge. We gonna party ♡ these girls.'

The pair then headed to their next venue in E17, the infamous east London area where the nineties boyband took their name.

But not content with RS Lounge, they trekked back to Nubar, with Maria tweeting Lauren Pope that it was 'SHOCKING' inside.

Grimace: Chloe pulls an unflattering face while battling friend Maria


The leggy brunette was still partying into the early hours, declaring her love for Chloe at 2am.

She rambled: 'I LOVE this girl!!! Roll on series 3 we are gonna cause some CHAIOS!!!!!!!!!!!

'Brilliant night yet again at @nubar_essex xx'

Considering their flamboyant behaviour, perhaps its no wonder that the object of Maria's desire does not return her affections.

The ITV2 reality star recently revealed she has a crush on The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness.

But sadly, the feeling does not appear to be mutual.

Bandmate Max George said: 'Im not keen on that Essex lot. Jay can do a lot better than dating any of them.

'They’re like clones of each other. They’re all so orange. No way would we let Jay date one of them.'

Tom Parker also chipped in, saying: 'They play a character in the show and then actually act that way even in real life. It’s weird.

'Definitely not for us... We wouldn’t waste our time watching that.'.

Get the party started: Chloe looks a little worse for wear as Maria drags her along while she gazes at the pavement

Keeping her balance: Chloe looks a little bewildered as she gets out the taxi


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That's a nice shade of lobster: TOWIE's Maria Fowler is on red alert after fake tanning disaster

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Red alert: Maria Fowler is a strange colour as she leaves the Belles And Beaus tanning salon in Buckhurst Hill, Essex


One of the pros of fake tan is acquiring a glow without the danger of burning.

But as she left an Essex beauty salon after a spray tanning session today, Maria Fowler looked like she was more sunburnt than bronzed.

The Only Way Is Essex star visited the cast's favourite salon Belles and Beaus in Buckhurst Hill to get an all-over spray tan for her weekend.


Wearing a blue and white sundress, the 25-year-old looked like she was suffering from painful sunburn.

Despite her alarming skintone, it appears the Page 3 girl was happy with her colour and boasted about how dark she likes to be.

She Tweeted: 'Just had an amazing dark tan haha. Belles & beaus know how dark us girls in Essex like to be!!!! Lol x.'

The perils of fake tan: Fowler's skin was an alarming shade of red as she left the salon


Ahead of her tanning session, manicure and pedicure, Fowler admitted she was unamused to have been photographed without her make-up.

She wrote on her Twitter page: 'Wearing a short flimsy dress on a very windy day #FAIL.

'And then I find out I get pictured in this state with no makeup on #EPICFAIL.'

Fowler was getting pampered ahead of a busy weekend - attending the Duke Of Essex Polo on Saturday, before heading to Weston-Super-Mare for the T4 On The Beach festival on Sunday.

Barefaced: A pre-tanned Fowler popped out for lunch without make-up before her salon visit


During the weekend, Fowler is planning on spending lots of time with close friend Lauren Pope, who is nursing a broken heart following her recent split from Kirk Norcross.

However, Fowler herself has hinted of new developments in her lovelife on her Twitter.

She admitted today she decided against going to a Loaded magazine party so she could have 'a quiet one with a nice boy'.

When asked by TOWIE co-star Ellie Redman if she knew the mystery man in question, Fowler revealed he was a mutual acquaintance.

Glammed up: A made-up Fowler with a more natural-looking tan at the Transformers premiere two weeks ago


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Muddy hell! TOWIE's Maria Fowler gets down and dirty at boot camp in bid to lose weight for summer

By Sarah Bull


Working through the pain: Maria kept followers updated with how it was going on Twitter, and said at the beginning of the week she had already lost 3lbs


She's one of the slimmest stars on The Only Way Is Essex but Maria Fowler is still determined to lose weight.

The 24-year-old star put herself through a week at the No 1 Bootcamp in Norfolk in a bid to shape up ahead of the summer.

But the exercises were anything but easy, as Maria crawled through the muddy ground on her elbows and did push ups on the beach.

However, the busty redhead didn't seem too worried about getting down and dirty on the regime, giggling and laughing as she looked down at her mud-stained pink vest top and black leggings.


Give me 10 more: Maria is motivated by a No. 1 Bootcamp instructor as she struggles to finish her push-ups


After completing the camp, though, Maria was keen to get back to her pampering, tweeting fans: 'Need a serious pamper after all this.. Nails, tan, eyebrows! And toned hopefully!x'

And the reality TV star was clearly thrilled with the result of the intensive workout plan, telling her followers she intends to have a week's break before returning to the bootcamp in a week's time.

She tweeted: 'Jus looked in bigger mirror before shower n my body DEFO looks loads better and more toned.Im definatly gona do my best to come bk in a week.


I'm covered! Maria looks down to see how much mud she has been covered in during the workout


'So @no1bootcamp tried, tested and thumbs up from me, as I don't ever excercise so shows what a week intense exercise and healthy eating can do!! X'
While it is unclear exactly how much weight Maria managed to lose during the week, she tweeted after just a couple of days there that she had shed three pounds.

Maria isn't the only celebrity to go to the No. 1 Bootcamp to tone up.


Making a dash for it: Maria completes her run as the workout nears an end


Chantelle Houghton, Jennifer Ellison, Sophie Anderton and fellow TOWIE girls Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh have all discovered the benefits of the course.

After going to boot camp, Chantelle, who released her own boot camp fitness DVD, said: 'Putting on a bikini can be quite daunting, but I feel completely different now.

'My body’s not perfect but I’m so much more confident. It’s fantastic to be able to buy a dress that I like rather than one that hides my stomach.'



Nearly there: Maria's instructor keeps a close eye on the time as Maria finishes the exercises


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