Denise van Outen is reportedly dating a new man eight months after ending it with her ex, Eddie Boxshall.
The Gogglebox star has stepped out with a new man by her side, property developer Jimmy Barba. In a series of shots shared on Instagram, Denise gave her fans a behind-the-scenes look at the lavish Grand Prix Ball in London. Joining her were several celebrity pals including presenter, Nick Ede, actress, Maria Bravo, and ex-Pussy Cat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt.
Most notable was Jimmy who appeared in multiple snaps including one from behind Denise that looks like he has his arms wrapped around her waist. According to the Daily Mail, the 55-year-old property investor is indeed her new partner and claimed the couple are "taking it slow".
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Their source said the pair have been dating for several weeks after being introduced by their mutual friend, All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis. The Grand Prix Ball acts as the pair's first public appearance together where they enjoyed a Champagne Reception followed by performances and live F1 demonstrations along with a three-course dinner where she called Jimmy "top tier dinner company."
Not much else is known after Denise split from her ex-fiance only eight months ago after it was revealed he was texting other women behind her back. Though he initially denied the accusations, he soon came clean and Denise ended the relationship
The 48-year-old detailed the situation in her autobiography A Bit Of Me: From Basildon To Broadway And Back where said she had to "move on." She said: "I’d thought we had the perfect life. Any relationship has to be built on trust and once that’s gone, there’s no way forward. If I hadn’t found those pictures, I’d be planning a wedding right now. Instead, I’ve simply got to move on."
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