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Lydia Bright is dating again after splitting from mechanic

Lydia Bright is dating someone new four months after splitting from mechanic Lee Cronin.
The former ‘The Only Way is Essex’ star says it’s early days in her new relationship and she has no plans to reveal the identity of her new beau, as he’s just a "normal" guy.
Speaking to The Sun Online, Lydia said: "I get a little bit shy around guys. I’m seeing someone but it’s all fairly new.
"He’s normal. Not a celeb. I had such a public relationship it’s nice to have something to myself."
It comes after the 28-year-old reality TV star previously admitted she still "cares" about her ex-boyfriend and former co-star James ‘Arg’ Argent "a lot."
The pair dated on-and-off since she was at school, and when he was dating their co-star Gemma Collins, she gave the pair her blessing because she just wants her ex to be happy.
And she also revealed she was trying to keep Lee out of the public eye for as long as she could.
At the time, she said: "I love Gemma! I have known her for years. I still care about James a lot – we just weren’t meant to be. But I wish him happiness.
"I’m seeing someone but I’m keeping it low-key. He’s not in the public eye, so it’s nice to keep it a little bit quieter. When I’m ready, I’ll scream it from the rooftops."
And, although she’s been dating other people, Lydia said she was adamant she’ll always have a lot of respect for Arg and she wants to remain good friends with him.
She said: "Even though it didn’t work, we had some good times and I’ve learned a lot. I look back and think, ‘We became famous together.’
"We’re friends but not overly friendly. I can’t hold on to anger. You’re never going to move on with that, it’s bad energy."