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Emma Wilson

Real Housewives star Ampika Pickston seen on date night with West Ham's David Sullivan

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ampika Pickston has been spotted enjoying a glamorous date night with her West Ham boss boyfriend David Sullivan.

The reality star, 40, looked sensational in a thigh-high split black velvet tuxedo-style dress with a plunging neckline, as she carried a studded clutch bag in front of her chest to preserve her modesty.

Her billionaire boyfriend David, who is a co-owner of the Premier League football team, followed behind her as they arrived at the swanky The Arts Club in Mayfair, London, on Saturday evening.

Ampika, who was carrying a glittery black scarf and rocking studded stilettos, turned to speak to her boyfriend at one point, who was accompanied by a security guard.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan and reality TV star Ampika Pickston arrive at The Arts Club in Mayfair (News Group Newspapers Ltd)

David, 72, was looking snazzy in a patterned black and silver jacket - complete with matching loafers - over an all-black ensemble.

The couple reportedly began secretly dating in October last year, after being friends for more than a decade, and only recently went public with their romance.

Ampika, who shot to fame on the ITVBe show The Real Housewives of Cheshire, celebrated her 40th birthday with the businessman in July as he took her out for a romantic meal.

According to The Sun, David left his partner of 25 years, Emma Benton-Hughes, for the reality star, and Ampika was spotted out for the first time with her new man last month.

David ran football club Birmingham City before he and business partner David Gold took over West Ham in 2010.

Last year, he made Emma, 52, co-chairman of the Premier League club, and the couple, who share two grown-up children - David, 24, and Jack, 22 - separated in October 2020.

Ampika Pickston and David Sullivan are on a date night (News Group Newspapers Ltd)
David Sullivan and Ampika Pickston on a night out (News Group Newspapers Ltd)

Ampika is reportedly splitting her time between her luxury home near Hale and David’s £7.5 million Essex mansion, with a source telling the outlet the lovebirds were “smitten”, despite the 32-year age gap.

The former reality star is now focusing on her other business ventures after quitting the ITV reality show in 2017, following a bitter spat with her co-stars.

Her friend and Real Housewives star Ester Dee recently told Closer that Ampika is head-over-heels with her new beau.

“I know people will judge the age gap and believe she’s after his money, but she isn’t hurting anyone with her actions. He seems like a really nice guy,” she said.

Ampika, who boasts her own £3 million fortune, was previously married to billionaire businessman Mark Pickston, with whom she shares teenage son Jake.

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