Lauren Goodger wants to have babyLondon, Feb 8 (AZINS) English television personality Lauren Goodger is hoping to have a baby this year - even if she is single.

The 31-year-old reality star is currently single but is very broody and determined to have a child, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I'm putting my foot down. I've wanted a baby for so long and 2018 is the year it's finally happening," she said.

"Ideally, I would like to be in a relationship even though I feel like I'm a strong independent woman who could go it alone. But being a single mum is really tough," added Goodger.

The "Only Way is Essex" star, who has been single since splitting from jailbird Joey Morrison last summer, admits it can be "difficult" dating someone not in the public eye, but romancing another famous face isn't without difficulties either.

"I'd like to find someone now that I click with. My last two boyfriends haven't been celebs and sometimes that's more difficult as they don't understand my job as much," she said.

"But then, dating another celeb can turn things into a competition and I don't want that either," added Goodger.