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Charlotte Everett

Danniella Westbrook sparks relationship rumours with social media star toy-boy

Danniella Westbrook has sparked new relationship rumours with a social media star toy-boy.

It's thought the actress has a new man in her life after she posted a message to Benny James, who is 21 years her junior.

Benny, 28, who once bragged he'd slept with more than 400 women, shared a message that Danniella sent him on his Instagram story about an upcoming date.

The former EastEnders actress wrote: "I'm so excited I missed you so much. We have a busy but special weekend ahead of us.

"Time to make more memories watch more footie and enjoy my first ever trip to Winter Wonderland."

The actress finished the Tweet by saying: "Love you babe." Over the top, Benny wrote: "Bring on Saturday @danniellawestbrook_73".

Mirror Online has contacted Danniella's representatives for comment.

Danniella's latest rumoured romance comes as she prepares to star in a pantomime.

She is due to make a comeback to acting as she takes part in new adult only pantomime Sinderfella.

This will be her first role in six years as she plays Fairy Godmother alongside ex Big Brother star Simon Gross.

Despite landing the acting role, Danniella has ruled out going back to EastEnders where she first found fame.

Her character Sam Mitchell was recast earlier this year with actress Kim Metcalf.

Actress Kim Metcalf was first cast to take over the role back in 2002 and recently made a return in April of 2022.

Danniella told The Sun at the time that she no longer holds bitterness towards the TV programme.

She said: "I've done it. And I will always be saying whatever soap, people always say about Sam Mitchell, whether it's me or it's Kim, it doesn't matter. She's just a character.

"It's just a job. So the answer is I think Kim does a great job. A great, great job. You know, I think she really does ... I feel for her, it’s difficult. But for me, I don't want to work on a soap anymore."

She added: "I want to get back to being an actor.

"It's good to be back around people that are actors. You know. I wanted to come back, doing a job that I'm wanting to do, which is great for me. So I'm really grateful to do that."

Danniella starred in EastEnders on and off from 1990 to 2000 and 2009 to 2016.

She has also competed in multiple reality shows such as I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and Big Brother.

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