Denise Van Outen gushes over 'lovely' beau Jimmy Barba
Denise Van Outen gushes over ‘lovely’ beau Jimmy Barba and reveals her friends ‘vetted’ him before setting them up – after Eddie Boxshall split
Denise Van Outen gushed over her ‘lovely’ beau Jimmy Barba as she gave an insight into their relationship on Sunday.
The presenter, 49, met Jimmy, 55, through All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis in summer 2022 and have been going from strength to strength since.
Denise found love again with Jimmy following her split from Eddie Boxshall who she was with for seven years.
The star ended the relationship with the commodities trader in January 2022 after discovering unfaithful messages.
In a new interview Denise spoke about her ‘good relationship’ with Jimmy and told how she didn’t feel the need to vet her new man as she knew those closest to her would never set her up with someone she could not trust.
Happy: Denise Van Outen gushed over her ‘lovely’ beau Jimmy Barba as she gave an insight into their relationship on Sunday
Together: The presenter, 49, met Jimmy, 55, through All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis in summer 2022 and have been going from strength to strength since
She told The Sun: ‘I am in a really good relationship now. Jimmy is lovely!’
Denise added of the friends that set them up: ‘I was introduced to him via my friends who I have known for the best part of my life.
‘I didn’t think I needed to get him vetted. I knew they were never going to set me up with someone who I couldn’t trust. I knew they wouldn’t do that to me and he knows too many people.’
Blue star Duncan James and Gary Barlow were among her famous pals who gave him the seal of approval as he used to work with Jimmy from his professional dancing days.
She added of her breakup from Eddie: ‘I always knew it would be alright eventually. I am not one to sit there and dwell on things. I just pick myself up and turn it into something positive and there is so much I have to be thankful for.’
Presenter Denise found love again with Jimmy following her split from Eddie who she was with for seven years.
The star ended the relationship with the commodities trader in January 2022 after discovering unfaithful messages.
Six months later, she went public with Jimmy at the Grand Prix Ball and the pair enjoyed their first holiday together after jetting to Marbella.
Exes: Denise found love again with Jimmy following her split from Eddie Boxshall who she was with for seven years (seen with Eddie in 2015)
Love: In a new interview Denise spoke about her ‘good relationship’ with Jimmy and told how she didn’t feel the need to vet her new man as she knew those closest to her would never set her up with someone she could not trust
Denise explained how she didn’t want to go public until the relationship was ‘solid’ so instead the couple would stay in and chat for hours.
And her friends certainly think he’s the one, as they think that he’ll pop the question to Denise this year.
A source told MailOnline: ‘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.’
Talking at the TV Choice Awards, Denise explained that her new man is a close friend of her pal, Blue star Duncan James and that he used to work as a professional dancer.
She said: ‘He’s been in the business before and Duncan’s friends all know him. ‘He used to be a dancer. I feel like I’m in good hands at the moment. He’s a nice guy.’
It comes after last month Denise’s ex-boyfriend Eddie claimed he is the ‘happiest he’s ever been’ after going Instagram official with his new girlfriend.
The former Celebrity Googlebox star, 50, shared a snap as he cuddled up to the gorgeous blonde who bore a striking resemblance to his former flame.
After Eddie debuted his new partner fans were quick to spot the similarities with one writing: ‘Anyone going to state the obvious?’.
Only for the star to reply: ‘Yeah I’m the happiest I’ve ever been… well spotted!’.
Speaking about the split Eddie told MailOnline in November: ‘There aren’t many breakups that that are easy ones and, you know, they take their toll and it’s not a nice thing and so for me to keep myself so focused on something… Exercise is a huge part of my life.’
In July last year, he appeared to make a dig at his ex-girlfriend via Instagram, sharing a story with a voiceover explaining: ‘It is so much better to be alone than to be with someone who makes you feel alone’.
He previously branded Denise the ‘worst detective in the world’, after it was revealed that she found out of his cheating after discovering pictures and messages on his iPad.
Similar: It comes after last month Denise ‘s ex-boyfriend Eddie claimed he is the ‘happiest he’s ever been’ after going Instagram official with his new girlfriend
Couple: Blue star Duncan James and Gary Barlow were among her famous pals who gave him the seal of approval as he used to work with Jimmy from his professional dancing days
He posted a black-and-white image of Inspector Clouseau, who is described as an ‘inept and incompetent police detective in the French Sûreté’ – and the accompanying caption led many to believe he was alluding to his ex’s detective skills.
An Italian reality star, her new man Jimmy became a household name in Italy back in 2010 after starring in the eleventh series of Big Brother (Grande Fratello) where he finished in fourth place.
What followed was a short-lived pop career, with Jimmy releasing three singles between 2012 and 2013 – although they failed to light up the charts.
More recently, Jimmy – who described his career as being a dancer and farmer when he appeared on Grande Fratello – has shunned the world of showbiz to become a property developer.
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