Denise Van Outen’s new boyfriend, Jimmy Barba, was once an Italian reality star who sent flirtatious messages to people like Cheryl and Laura Woods, as MailOnline can reveal.
The 48-year-old singer went public with her new husband Jimmy, 55, this week when they attended the Grand Prix Ball, five months after she broke up with her former cheater Eddie Boxshall.
Denise has enjoyed a long life in the spotlight, starring in various shows and demonstrating her vocal talent in the West End, and it has now been revealed that her new partner has forged a similar career.
Famous Brushes: Denise Van Outen’s new boyfriend, Jimmy Beard, was once an Italian reality star (pictured right in Big Brother Italy) who sent flirtatious messages to people like Cheryl and Laura Woods, can reveal MailOnline.
In 2010, Jimmy became a household name in Italy after starring in the eleventh series of Big Brother (Grande Fratello) where he finished in fourth place.
Although she may not have won the series and won the grand prize of 300,000 euros, she kept the audience entertained during her stage by starting romances with two of her housemates, Rosa Baiano and Margherita Zanatta.
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 a dancer and farmer when he appeared in Grande Fratello, has avoided the entertainment world to become a real estate developer.
Nice couple: The 48-year-old singer went public with her new husband Jimmy, 55, this week when they attended the Grand Prix Ball, five months after breaking up with her former cheater Eddie Boxshall.
However, the British-Italian star revealed that she is still interested in celebrity culture when she struck up a conversation with Sky Sports singer Cheryl and Laura Woods.
In 2019, Jimmy quickly offered himself as a romantic prospect for 34-year-old Cheryl, who tweeted, “Do you want to be my Valentine ?!” causing Jimmy to quickly answer “Yes.”
In December 2021, Jimmy quickly told Laura “Bella” with a kissing emoji after sharing a snapshot showing one of her dresses.
Jimmy is said to have dated Denise for a few weeks after being introduced through All Saints star Shaznay Lewis, and a privileged person told MailOnline they have been “on some dates.”
“It’s the first days, but everything is going very well and Denise is happy,” the source revealed.
Undressing: In 2010, Jimmy became a household name in Italy after starring in the eleventh Big Brother series.
Singing Sensation: What followed Big Brother was a short-lived pop career, with Jimmy releasing three singles between 2012 and 2013.
Match made in heaven? The couple seems to have a lot in common with the photos of Jimmy posted on his social media network where he is shown going up on stage with a microphone in his hand.
Sources told MailOnline that the couple has been dating for a few weeks after being introduced by a mutual friend.
The businessman owns Whiteditch Lane Development LTD and, according to photos added to his Twitter account, appears to be the father of a young daughter.
Denise is the mother of 10-year-old Betsy, whom she shares with ex-partner Lee Mead, and while she has performed in many West End shows, Jimmy is also a singer.
Denise was an Instagram official with Jimmy on Thursday morning, sharing photos of the two hugging at the event and having dinner with friends.
Downloaded! In 2019, Jimmy quickly offered himself as a romantic prospect for 34-year-old Cheryl, who tweeted, “Do you want to be my Valentine ?!” causing Jimmy to quickly answer “Yes.”
Hi, in December 2021, Jimmy quickly said Sky Sports ’Laura Woods“ Beautiful ”with a kissing emoji after sharing a snapshot showing one of her dresses.