The 25-year-old and Jess, 29, broke up after it was claimed that he'd been texting other girls behind her back.

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Speaking exclusively to Closer Online, Ricky revealed what's going on with him and Jess, following their showdown on the Essex reality show last week.

He said: "We are civil but we aren't messaging each other."

Now that they're over for good, Ricky discussed the idea of moving on – both for him and Jess.

On how he would feel if Jess was to have another public relationship, he said: "It wouldn't be nice but it's never nice. I've been here before, I'll get over it."

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And he will never have another relationship on the show, insisting: "it wouldn't work."

TOWIE viewers saw Jess claim that her mum wanted her and Ricky to work through their problems, but he thinks this was a lie.

He continued: "I think it's clear for most to see that that isn't a true statement.

"I don't believe I have ever been good enough for Carol and I'm pretty confident she's very happy deep down that it's over. But she won't tell Jess that."

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Following the showdown, Ricky and even his mum have been the target of vile internet trolls, sending abuse over him messaging the other girls.

He said: "At first I got really annoyed and upset but then I realised that I don't even know these people and they don't know me.

"Narrow minded people who have nothing better to do than sit on Twitter sending abuse, I'm over it."

Despite obviously being effected by the break-up at first, Ricky is being positive and focusing on moving on.

He said: "It hurt at first but I'm feeling better now and looking forward to a bright future."

But what fans (and we) really want to know is whether or not Ricky will be keeping his new beard.

He said: "It's staying for the winter. I won't be getting many cuddles so I need to keep warm!"

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