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Mark Wright posts fun snap of him and Michelle scuba diving with SHARKS in Dubai... as new bride shares details of their 'wonderful' honeymoon

Published: 07:16 EST, 12 June 2015 | Updated: 09:42 EST, 12 June 2015

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Mark Wright and wife Michelle went scuba diving with sharks while on honeymoon in Dubai - although they didn't realise it was happening at the time.

The newlyweds, both 28, shared an Instagram snap of them giving the camera a thumbs up as they posed in their Atlantis Palm wetsuits. without noticing a Hammerhead was lurking closely behind.

Mark captioned the cute snap with the words: 'Now I know why the camera man stopped us turning around !! Just had this sent to me @michkeegan we never knew #hammerhead.'

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He's behind you! Mark Wright and wife Michelle went scuba diving with sharks while on honeymoon in Dubai - although they didn't realise it was happening at the time

The couple are now back home in Essex after two weeks away, but clearly have fond memories of their trip, with Michelle tweeting:

'Back to reality...The one word I can use to describe this whole month is 'Magical' So happy and so grateful. Here's to the next chapter..

She has used her time back in the UK to write up a blog post for Hello! magazine, in which she signs off as Michelle Wright for the first time.

Cool rider: Mark couldn't resist sharing a selfie from the back of the bike, telling fans he was 'back to work'

She wrote: 'Our first port of call was the tiny island of Maafushivaru – it is a stunning part of the world and so very private. It was about a 25 minute transfer by seaplane from Male.'

'We did lots of resting, sunbathing, exploring and eating in the Maldives… for food we enjoyed lots of fresh fish and salads, and of course, a bit of champagne to celebrate!)'

Then taking about Dubai, she added: 'I also celebrated my birthday out there last week which was lovely, and Mark made it so very special for me.'

On Thursday however, the couple were straight back to reality - with Mark tweeting about returning to work. He was spotted leaving his house in Essex to get a bike cab into London for a new project.

Back to reality: Tanned Mark Wright was spotted looking slightly downhearted as he left his Essex home to return to work on Thursday following his lavish two week honeymoon

On yer bike: The 28-year-old opted for a bike taxi to take him to London to record his Magic FM radio show

Making the most of his impressive tan, Mark donned a tight-fitting T-shirt which suggested he hadn't been too indulgent on his post-wedding break.

Being an Essex boy at heart, the TV presenter couldn't help adding a touch of street chic - and donned a backwards baseball cap and shades to complete his look.

Hopping on the back of the bike, he decided to take a selfie for fans, sharing a picture of him clad in a safety helmet alongside the caption: 'Back to work today!! Off I go.'

Mark was heading to record his radio show on Heart FM, which is sure to be a welcome break from the ongoing drama surrounding his honeymoon.

Racy number: The hunk sat back and relaxed as he headed to the capital for work commitments

After a relaxing stint in The Maldives with Michelle, the pair headed to Dubai, where they were treated like royalty in a suite at the Atlantis Palm in Dubai.

The otherworldly room looks out onto one of the biggest aquariums in the world and costs from £5,272 per night.

They got to share their experience with the respective families, as the couple broke honeymoon etiquette and invited their parents and Mark's brother Josh and his girlfriend along for the trip.

They shared several pictures and videos of the Wrights enjoying a ride at a local waterpark, as well as group snaps on nights out.

Mark and Michelle lark about on water slide in Dubai

Loving life: Mark wasn't shy about sharing selfies on his honeymoon. He displayed his wedding ring as he posted pictures from his suite at the Atlantis Palm resort in Dubai, saying he couldn't decide whether to go out or stay in

Amazing: The couple looked loved up as they posed in front of the enormous fish tank in their honeymoon suite

Bed time bants: Mark posted this picture of him and Michelle in bed as they watched the view in front of them

Everything's coming up roses: Michelle also shared a romantic snap of a rose petal bath

Say cheese! The Wrights/Keegans descended on Dubai en masse at the end of the couple's holiday

Snap happy: The Essex and Manchester based families have become very close since the pair began dating

Having fun: Mark shared this picture of his family all on an inflatable ring as they had fun at the water park together in Dubai

Family fun: His parents, Mark Snr and Carol looked like they were having a blast on the trip

Siblings: Mark and his brother Josh (right) could be seen giggling away while on the slide

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan let loose in Dubai nightclub

However, there was shadow looming over the idyllic break - Mark's former fiance Lauren.

He launched a scathing attack on his 'embarrassing' ex after the Essex girl jetted to Dubai at the same time as him.

He took to his Twitter page in the early hours of Tuesday morning to tell the reality star to 'respect' his new wife and finally 'move on' from the couple's 10-year on-off romance.

Mark's lengthy retort came after Lauren, also 28, mentioned Michelle and Mark yet again in her new! magazine column this week, insisting the bitter Instagram messages she posted on the eve of Mark and Michelle's wedding were not aimed at the couple.

Angry: Mark rounded off his honeymoon on a sour not as he lashed out at his ex Lauren Goodger on Twitter, telling her to leave 'him and his wife' alone

He wrote on Twitter: 'Endless mentions RE: me and us is embarrassing. I really thought after lawyers being involved and polite pleas to stop mentioning me she...

'Would stop. Maybe not. It's hurtful to think one person needs to mention YOU every week to earn a living. Being married to another women

'Almost makes it unfair !! If your reading this, please PLEASE respect my wife and STOP. Everyone has a past, get over it !! I really didn't

'Want to have to do this but enough is enough. I wish you well but leave me, my life and my wife out of it. Im sure there is other ways to make money.' [sic]

Not impressed: The former TOWIE star wrote a series of messages in response to Lauren's jibes on Instagram and in her magazine column

Coincidence? Lauren also arrived in Dubai at the same time as the Wrights were honeymooning there

Although Mark doesn't name Lauren, he retweeted a photo from a follower who had been blocked by her on Twitter, confirming that she is the subject of his rants.

Mark then retweeted a series of messages from fans who supported his words and responded to several followers.

@xx_laina_xx wrote: '@MarkWright_ actually about time you did write something mark! Good on you.'

When elliebrockbak said: '@MarkWright_ Don't give her the attention & publicity she craves, leave lawyers to deal with it. Congratulations on your wedding xx.'

He responded: 'Well said but Iv done this for long enough. I had to speak up. Thankyou for the message x.'

They agree: Mark also retweeted a series of messages from his fans who backed him up

A spokesperson for Lauren told MailOnline: 'Mark is right - this situation is incredibly embarrassing.

'Week after week Lauren has to suffer endless source story lies printed about her in the press surrounding Mark.

'The list is as long as it is ridiculous. It's hurtful for Lauren to constantly be painted in this way and for readers to actually believe it.

'That is why Lauren has taken to her own column in the past to defend herself against ludicrous claims such as the one that said she was going to gate crash the wedding.

'Anyone facing such embarrassing lies week in and week out is of course going to want to defend themselves.

'Lauren has privately been in a relationship too and this unwanted attention surrounding her ex of many years ago is certainly not welcomed.

Not backing down: The television presenter and reality star clearly feels quite impassioned when it comes to his feelings about the matter

'We would like to clarify that Lauren is paid the same weekly fee for her column every week whether it mentions Mark or not, and she has given no other interviews on him - despite the numerous offers. She once again wishes them nothing but the best.'

The statement came after Lauren shocked fans by posting pictures of herself on holiday in Dubai - on the same day the Wrights/Keegans were jetting out.

However, her spokesperson added to MailOnline: 'Lauren is in fact on holiday in Abu Dhabi and not Dubai. She popped over to Dubai yesterday for dinner with friends that live there.'

On Wednesday, Lauren confirmed that she had got back together with her former flame Jake McLean and the pair were away in Dubai together.

New claims: Lauren Goodger continues to assert that her barbed Instagram messages weren't aimed at ex Mark Wright - despite being posted on the eve of his wedding to Michelle Keegan

Making a point? Lauren has been posting pictures of herself partying up a storm with her pals in Dubai

Cheers! Lauren has been sharing her favourite moments with her fans on her social networking accounts

Mark who? Lauren Goodger parties with friends in tight dress

Mark's rant comes after Lauren insisted several barbed messages on Instagram weren't aimed at her former flame, and in fact, 'relate to most people's relationships'.

In her column, the reality star insisted she's 'laidback and outgoing' about romance and that the posts were simply generic laments about love.

She said: 'A magazine recently said my Instagram posts might scare off potential boyfriends. The story claimed my posts show I haven’t moved on from past relationships – that’s ridiculous!

'As I’ve said before, lots of things I post can relate to most people’s relationships, not just mine!'

The night before Mark and Michelle's wedding, Lauren posted a message on Instagram which read:

'She’s the kind of girl a guy meets when he’s too young, and he f***s up because there’s too much living to do. But later he realizes she’s perfect.'

But she insisted people were reading too much into her words.

'Last week’s tweet was just referring to how guys often get comfortable and start going out with their mates more then realise they’ve let a good girl go.

If anything, I think I make an easy-going girlfriend who’s laid-back and outgoing. I don’t think I scare men off!'.

Not relenting: 'As I’ve said before, lots of things I post can relate to most people’s relationships, not just mine!'

New comments: Lauren addresses the posts again the latest issue of the weekly magazine

But this isn't the first time she has qualified her online behaviour.

The latest clarification is the second time she's used her column in the publication to discuss her messages.

Speaking to both New and Now magazines, last week, the reality TV star said she 'felt sorry' for the newlyweds and was unwittingly 'dragged into' the drama.

Lauren, who is single for the first time since she was 15, first broke her silence on the posts by offering something of a veiled, back-handed apology, she said: 'It was their big day and I shouldn't have been dragged in to it.

'No one wants their ex mentioned on their wedding day, so I actually felt sorry for them.'

However, the brunette also used her column to belittle rumours that former co-star James 'Arg' Argent was responsible for ejecting her if she dared to crash Mark's ceremony.

'What did they really expect him to do?' she added. 'And did anyone really think I'd turn up and beg Mark not to get married? Please! I moved on from Mark a long time ago and I'm getting so bored with having to explain myself.

'I'm happy for him and that's as far as it goes, so I hope people can leave me out his future now. I have my own life and I'm happy.'

Uploaded on the eve of her ex's wedding: Lauren, who is single for the first time since she was 15, broke her silence on the provocative images by writing in her OK! column