Celebrity Gogglebox star Denise Welch has revealed plans for her first Christmas with her new boyfriend Jimmy Barba following her split from Eddie Boxshall.
Denise confirmed her split from co-star Eddie earlier this year after she discovered he'd been sexting other women. The pair, who both had children from previous relationships, had been together for seven years.
Denise is now starting on Channel 4’s hit show alongside Blue star Duncan James and is in a new relationship. Speaking about her Christmas plans with her new man she told The Sun: "I’m enjoying it. I always just think you’ve got to enjoy the moment haven’t you? And he’s lovely.
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"We’re going to chill at home for Christmas. (Jimmy's) great and I’m pleased that he has a little daughter. She’s only three, so we get to do all the Christmas magic like Elf On The Shelf."
Denise first went public with 55-year-old Jimmy at the Grand Prix Ball in June. She revealed that he is friends with her close friend Duncan James and although now a property developer - he used to work as a professional dancer.
"He’s been in the business before and Duncan’s friends all know him," Denise said. He used to be a dancer. I feel like I’m in good hands at the moment. He’s a nice guy."
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