Pals close to Denise Van Outen think there will be wedding bells for the star in the near future as they predict her new partner will propose to her in the new year.
The TV presenter, 48, has rediscovered love with Jimmy Barba, 55, after splitting from Eddie Boxshall.
And now those close to her have opened up on their thoughts of her new man and his potential plans.
Speaking to Mail Online, a source said: "Nobody who knows Denise and Jimmy would be the least bit surprised if they got engaged next year.
"She's been friends with him for a long, long time - but it's developed into something really special."
The speculation comes as the former Big Breakfast presenter gets ready to spend the festive period with her new beau, his three-year-old daughter and her daughter Betsy, 12.
The source continued: "Jimmy gets on amazingly well with Betsy and Denise adores Jimmy's little girl so they want to make it a really special Christmas for the kids.
"Denise is the happiest she has been in a long, long time and Jimmy is a massive part of that. She can't wait to enjoy what she thinks will be a perfect Christmas and to see in the New Year with Jimmy."
Denise and Jimmy publicly confirmed their relationship in June at the Grand Prix Ball. She explained at the time she didn't want to confirm they were dating to until she was sure they were "solid". Instead, the she admitted the pair would stay in and simply chat for hours.
Denise had been with ex-partner Eddie for seven years before their shock split in January. It came after months of 'speculation' that he had been unfaithful.
She told Radio 2 listeners at the time of their split: "The one thing I'm really proud of myself for is I do know when to walk away and I don't like to be taken advantage of.
"Sometimes it's been to the detriment of my own career or in my own relationships, but I just feel like it's really important as a woman to have self-worth and self-respect."
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