Ricky Rayment was planning to propose to Jessica Wright before they broke up.
The ‘Only Way Is Essex’ stars parted ways in November but Jess has revealed her former boyfriend had picked out a ring and was thinking about popping the question before their messy split.
In an episode of the ITVBe show that aired last night (22.02.15), she said: "Everyone needs to stop blaming his age – that’s not the reason we broke up.
"I heard that he’d picked out a ring for me and that he was going to propose. If he really is such a little kid then why would have done all of that?"
Whilst Ricky has started dating ‘Geordie Shore’s Marnie Simpson, Jess insists she is still single but has had a "cheeky snog".
When quizzed by Gemma Collins, she admitted: "Obviously I have had a cheeky snog! But there’s no way I’m going to rush into a relationship with anyone.
"I’m single so I have definitely have been enjoying myself – but I wouldn’t plaster it all over the internet like some people."
Meanwhile, the new couple – who met at a National Television Awards after-party last month – have officially confirmed they are dating.
As well as being snapped kissing at a London nightclub, Ricky recently took to Instagram to post a photograph of his new girlfriend, writing alongside the picture: "How gorgeous is my gf @marniegshore #stunner. (sic)"
Ricky Rayment was ‘going to propose’ to Jessica Wright before split
