Denise Van Outen 'back in contact' with ex Jay Kay after ending engagement to Eddie Boxshall

Denise Van Outen has opened up about the moment her heart was broken by a Hollyoaks hunk Nick Pickard.The 47-year-old Celebrity Gogglebox has released her autobiography A Bit Of Me, where she reveals the truth behind her Essex sparkle.She bravely details her recent heartbreaking split from Eddie Boxshall as well as her other brushes with romance.Denise attended Sylvia Young Theatre School back in the day alongside soap legend Nick, who plays Tony Hutchinson in the Channel 4 soap.She took a fancy to Nick back in the day and was left gutted when she found out he kissed another girl at a party.The pair share the same birthday and Denise was convinced that this was a sign they should be together.However, Denise's attraction to Nick soon dwindled when she found out a kissed someone else at a party.She wrote in her book: "There was one night, however, when I made a real effort. I got dressed up for a party, and I thought tonight's the night.

Earlier today it was announced EastEnders legend June Brown has died aged 95.

Dancing on Ice professional Matt Evers has delivered a series of scathing reviews about his former celebrity skating partners, and revealed who was his least favourite to work with. Former champ Matt, who performed with Corrie's Sally Dynevor this year, admitted he hasn't got on so well with everyone he's taught to skate.

DANCING On Ice star Matt Evers has dished on his former dance partners including his least favourite. The pro skater, who was partnered with Corrie's Sally Dynevor in the competition this year, opened up about the challenges of partnering up with famous names.

Denise Van Outen is reportedly back in touch with her former fiancé Jay Kay – who she dated more than 21 years ago – just months after she dumped her ex Eddie Boxshall, according to sources.The TV presenter, 47, famously dated the Jamiroquai frontman for three years before the pair "painfully” split back in 2001.It is thought the singer used their fiery relationship as inspiration for hit band’s hit single Little L which topped the charts in the early noughties.Denise even went on to write about their relationship in her new autobiography A Bit Of Me, claiming they called off their plans to marry due to “conflicting” jobs at the time.A source has since told The Sun how the pair have got back in touch, saying: “Denise and Jay have been speaking again and it has been good for both of them to have that connection.“Their split was very painful but a lot of water has passed under the bridge.”The Daily Star has reached out to representatives for Denise and Jay for a comment.It comes after Eddie allegedly moved out of her home after their shocking split and is now thought to be staying with friends while he continues to work on his career.In her new autobiography, the blonde bombshell alleged that her ex Eddie took her phone and blocked a woman he had reportedly been sexting, so she couldn’t tell her about their secret messages.The starlet was heartbroken back in January after she announced their split as she alleged he had been sending X-rated messages to another woman behind her back.In an excerpt from her new book, she claimed: “I quickly found the woman’s profile by her screen name, only to discover I'd previously blocked her on my Instagram account – which struck me as odd.“This was a woman I didn’t know, who’s clearly had

dailystar.co.uk: “Back then, I tried to push those niggling thoughts to one side and just enjoy the ride.”Denise has come a long way since her early days in show business and has even released an autobiography, entitled A Bit of Me.In a recent interview, Denise recalled having to make changes and pull the book from being published late last year following her split from former fiancé Eddie Boxshall.The couple were together for seven years, but decided to part ways last year.Due to the change in circumstances, Denise pushed back the publication of her book to make some changes.She described “crying at home” over the split, as she admitted that the process had been "hard”.Speaking on The One Show, Denise was questioned on the break-up and why the end of the book had been changed."You do revisit lots of painful things during the book," The One Show host Alex Jones began."And of course, we know that your relationship with Eddie has sadly broken down, and we are so sorry."So, you've had to rewrite, haven't you? The end of the book."The presenter added: "Now this must have been a messy, messy process because you'd already written the book."Denise explained: "Yeah. I think it was the toughest thing for me.

Denise van Outen has given a peek inside her sun-soaked beach getaway to Mersea Island with her 11 year old daughter Besty Mead. The 47 year old, who is reportedly back in touch with her ex Jay Kay following her split from Eddie Boxshall, shared a glimpse of her idyllic day trip to the beach with her sweet daughter Betsy and family for Mother's Day.

Channel 4 daily show, which was aired live from a real house in Bow, east London, and had the presenters lounged on a bed, sparked some of the decade's most memorable telly moments. It was a more light-hearted option to GMTV and was hugely successful.Famous presenters included Paula Yates - no one will ever forget that fateful interview with Michael Hutchence - Chris Evans, Zoe Ball, Gaby Roslin and of course, the dream team Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan.

Denise Van Outen is reportedly back in touch with her ex Jay Kay following her split from Eddie Boxshall.The 47 year old broke up with Eddie in January this year after it had been reported that she had discovered a series of secret messages on his phone to other women. And now it has been claimed that Denise is "speaking again" with Jamiroquai singer Jay - who she dated for three years and before going their separate ways in 2001.

Denise Van Outen has said she is glad she found fame before the rise of “scary” cancel culture.She hit the big time fronting The Big Breakfast in the 90s alongside Johnny Vaughan.But she admitted she would have been terrified if there had been social media and online trolls at the time.Denise, 47, said: "We’ve all witnessed the celebrities, actors, politicians, and sportsmen and sportswomen who’ve voiced an opinion on their Facebook page or Twitter, misjudged or otherwise, and have then been publicly hung out to dry for it."One wrong move, and all of a sudden they’re the worst person in the world. Cancelled! Now that’s scary."Back then, I tried to push those niggling thoughts to one side and just enjoy the ride."When all was said and done, I was doing what I’d always wanted to do, and I was having the time of my life doing it."In her new book A Bit Of Me, Denise said becoming a household name was a shock to the system.She explained: "There was something that felt very different about all this.

splitting from her partner Eddie Boxshall, reports claim. The 47-year-old television presenter, who parted ways from Eddie earlier this year after she supposedly found that he had been ‘cheating’ on her by having phone sex with other women, had enjoyed a highly publicised relationship with the Jamiroquai singer, 52, before breaking up in 2001. Denise opened up about their past romance in her new autobiography A Bit Of Me, alleging they called off their plans to tie the knot due to ‘conflicting’ jobs at the time. However, sources suggest the pair are now back in touch. ‘Denise and Jay have been speaking again and it has been good for both of them to have that connection,’ an insider told The Sun. ‘Their split was very painful but a lot of water has passed under the bridge.’ Denise announced in January that she had made the ‘difficult decision’ to separate from long-term partner Eddie. She revealed in her autobiography that she searched Eddie’s iPad and confronted a woman who allegedly engaged in phone sex with him. Denise said she found photos and Instagram messages that suggested he was cheating, with the former Big Breakfast presenter then confused to find she had blocked the woman’s profile on Instagram despite never following her.  The actress shared an emotional post to social media revealing the news of her separation but said she will ‘always treasure’ the ‘good times’ and the memories. She had previously spoken about her plans to marry the City trader, who she was with for seven years. ‘Over the past couple of months, there has been much speculation regarding my relationship with Eddie,’ Denise penned.

DENISE Van Outen is back in touch with Jay Kay — after splitting from cheating fiancé Eddie Boxshall. The TV favourite, 47, dated Jamiroquai singer Jay, 52 for three years.They were engaged but parted in 2001.

Television star Denise Van Outen has opened up about a tricky first few months on set when she joined the cast of much-loved soap EastEnders back in 2015.The actress and presenter, 47, reveals in her upcoming autobiography 'A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and Back' that landing her role as Albert Square's sharp-minded businesswoman Karin Smart "wasn't what I'd expected".Though her on-screen appearance may have only been a four-episode stint over a month long period, Denise claims to have instantly picked up on an ambience of tension between many of her co-stars. "I'd been used to working on shows with a happy, buzzy, atmosphere," the mother-of-one disclosed to readers. "And during my time on EastEnders, that wasn't really the case." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Denise Van Outen has spilled the beans on her outrageous sex life with her former fiancé, Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay. The former couple met in 1998 when GQ Magazine asked Denise to interview the musician at Silverstone racetrack.They immediately hit it off and Jay invited Denise back to his house in Buckinghamshire, with things only going from strength to strength.

DENISE Van Outen has shown off her new £35,000 car as she treats herself after her split with Eddie Boxshall. The TV presenter took to Instagram with a snap of the swanky electric motor, gushing it was "fabulous".

Denise van Outen had fans in hysterics on Thursday after sharing a hilarious video with daughter Betsy, 11.MORE: Denise Van Outen reveals she had spinal surgery to recover from Strictly injuryTaking to her Instagram, the former Strictly star filmed herself on the school run looking gorgeous in a glamorous white puffer coat, but it was Betsy who truly stole the show.WATCH: Denise chatting to Lorraine last week about new book A Bit of Me In the clip, the pair tested out an electric car and Betsy said: "Mummy's just picked me up from school and I love the new Citroen electric."READ: Denise Van Outen inundated with support after she opens up about 'difficult' health conditionRELATED: Denise van Outen's comforted by friends after opening up about her 'ups and downs'Denise then asked her daughter what she liked the most about the new car. Betsy cheekily remarked: "That it's got a seat massage!"Friends and fans were quick to respond to Betsy's quip and began to flood the comments with laughing faces.

Denise Van Outen is feeling "really hurt" following her break-up from Eddie Boxshall and is "licking her wounds" a source has told OK! The star split from her fiancé - who she appeared alongside in Celebrity Gogglebox - earlier this year and opened up about the break-up in her new memoir, A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway. In recent days, Eddie has vowed to move on from The Only Way Is Essex voiceover star, but a source said that Denise doesn't feel the same. "Denise is feeling really hurt at the moment," OK!'s source revealed.

Denise Van Outen has revealed she was once told she would never make it in TV. The blonde started out in music but had her sights set on the small screen, and went on to have huge success with shows like The Big Breakfast, Babes In The Wood, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, which she narrates.However, she said when she first decided to try television she was warned it wouldn't work out.She said on Steph's Packed Lunch: "I used to have a pop stardom at about 18 or 19 years old.

Denise Van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall has turned the air blue in a cryptic Instagram post following his split from the star. The pair recently called time on their relationship after seven years together, with Denise saying on social media that she would "always treasure the good times" they had shared.Eddie has now appeared to hit back in a mysterious message which seemed to be about moving on.He shared a meme of a fist, emblazoned with the words: "Un**** yourself.

Denise Van Outen enjoyed a luxurious dinner party with her friends and even enlisted the help of a celebrity favourite private chef. The 47 year old, whose ex Eddie Boxshall has vowed to move on in an expletive-laden post, enjoyed an 'intimate bespoke meal' with friends at her home in Essex with her nearest and dearest.

Denise Van Outen's ex partner Eddie Boxshall has shared a sweary message on Instagram following their split. A defiant Eddie took to social media to post a foul-mouthed message.