Duncan James wants to make sure Denise Van Outen's new beau is 'good enough' for her

LOVE Island was rocked tonight as Casa Amor threw the villa into turmoil - with SIX new couples. Of the pairings that said their goodbyes and headed off into separate villas, only three are still together.

Susanna Reid didn't have much of a comeback when Ben Shephard compared her to one of the current Love Island contestants. The pair were back hosting together on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (July 7) as the news continues to be dominated by more government resignations.

Luca Bish to tell all to the girls when they return from Casa Amor after a raunchy night saw a number of boys who were coupled-up make moves on the new Islanders.Dami Hope, Jacques O'Neill and Andrew Le Page left fans fuming when they kissed Summer Botwe, Cheyanne Kerr and Coco Lodge over the last two days.All three had been coupled up before the girls departed for Casa Amor - but one man who's stayed loyal is Luca.READ MORE: Love Island's Luca branded 'a game playing fake' by Dami in explosive villa bust-upHe's happy with Gemma Owen in the villa, and hasn't been tempted by any of the new girls and now fans are hoping he tells Gemma all about what's gone on.I hope Luca snitches on all the boys asses like crazy. He needs to snitch like he’s getting free burger king in the cellLuca did encourage the men to continue though, saying that "when you're in a hole, you might as well keep digging."One person tweeted: "Bro, how can Luca of all people be the only “knight in shining armor” among all the boys… I miss guys like Finn & Tommy man"A second wrote: "Since the postcard is not an option anymore, If Dami stays loyal, it’s either Summer or Luca who’s going to snake" while another agreed: "Luca is dying to get back to that villa and grass on everyone" "Need luca to snitch on all these nasty men so bad" urged another.Earlier in the week, a furious row erupted after Dami branded Luca “a game playing fake”.The fish seller has come under attack for egging the other lads on to be cheats while their TV partners are away and residing in the neighbouring Casa Amor.His comments grated on Dami who blasted: “You stop egging other people on man.

Eddie Boxshall has broken his silence after ex fiancé Denise Van Outen went public with her new boyfriend.

Denise van Outen has enjoyed a glittering entertainment career over the last two decades which really kicked off with her role presenting The Big Breakfast in 1997. However, things could have been very different.

Denise Van Outen was almost the host of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ instead of Tess Daly. The ‘Celebrity Gogglebox’ star opted not to host the BBC One Latin and ballroom competition after her late pal Sir Bruce Forsyth - who hosted the show until 2015 before being replaced by Claudia Winkleman, and passed away in 2017 - recommended her for the job. The 48-year-old West End star told 'The Matt Haycox Show' podcast: “When they first came up with the idea, I was offered 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Denise van Outen rejected the opportunity to present Strictly Come Dancing before it was given to Tess Daly, it has been revealed.The 48-year-old TV presenter revealed she was asked by her later friend and Strictly icon Bruce Forsyth to be his co-host when the BBC show first launched in 2004.However, when Bruce told her the show’s format, the Celebrity Gogglebox star confessed that she thought it “sounded boring”.READ MORE: Denise Van Outen makes red-carpet debut with new boyfriend after dumping ex-fiancéSpeaking to entrepreneur and investor Matt Haycox on The Matt Haycox Show, she confessed: “When they first came up with the idea, I was offered Strictly Come Dancing.“I knew Bruce Forsyth really well. And I’ve done a few shows with him.

In an interview with OK! magazine, the former TOWIE star insisted his snoring habit and late night channel surfing is unbearable. Their unusual sleeping arrangements leave Sam in the spare room, opting to stay with newborn son Edward.READ MORE: Denise Van Outen's new boyfriend found fame on Big Brother and had music careerSam provided some clarity on the situation, explaining: "In our household, anything goes.

Blue's Duncan James has slammed pal Denise Van Outen 's 'unfair' ex, Eddie Boxshall and vowed to check her new man, Jimmy Barba, is good enough. Denise, 48, went public with her 55 year old property developer love last week, six months after splitting from ex-fiancé Eddie after finding out he had been messaging a string of women behind her back. Duncan, 44, has replaced Eddie on Celebrity Gogglebox, and will now be seen watching TV alongside Denise on the hit Channel 4 show.

Celebrity Gogglebox co-star Denis van Outen's new relationship - and what he will be doing to make sure he's good enough for her. Denise has started dating property developer Jimmy Barba after her heartbreak earlier this year. The TV star split from her partner Eddie Boxshall at the start of the year.

One Love Island fan claims they have spotted a ‘Photoshop fail’ on one of the new Casa Amor bombshell's official snap as they get set to enter the villa. Tonight is the night that the bombshells make their big entrance and fans cannot wait for the drama to unfold.

DENISE Van Outen's best mate Duncan James isn't taking any chances when it comes to her happiness. Following her heartbreaking split with Eddie Boxshall the performer, 48, has found happiness with property developer Jimmy Barba, 55 - with the pair making their red carpet debut this month.

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Pop sensation Duncan James has revealed that he used to pretend to date his celebrity pals in a bid to avoid people realising he was gay. For years, the Blue singer was terrified of being outed and ridiculed so pretended to be straight by dating his friends such as Geri Halliwell and Martine McCutcheon. However this year, the 44 year old will proudly stand as a gay man as he performs at Pride events around the country in make-up, lingerie and even a pair of suspenders.

Denise Van Outen's new man is quite literally a Sex Bomb, as he starred in Tom Jones' official music video for the song 23 years ago. Jimmy Barba, 55, posed for photos with Denise in their first public appearance together as a couple at the Grand Prix Ball - but the Mirror has revealed that he was also the main love interest in the music video. He could even be seen joining Tom on stage on the BBC's Top of the Pops, where he danced with three female dancers while Tom performed the song.

Denise Van Outen recently went public with new man Jimmy Barba after her devastating split from fiance Eddie Boxshall.After seven years, the Gogglebox stars went their separate ways in January after Eddie was found to be sending sexually explicit messages to other women.Mum-of-one Denise has spoken relatively openly about the break-up in interviews and in her memoir since, admitting ‘self-respect’ was keeping her from packing things up with her former partner.Now the West End star appears to be back on top, as this week she stepped out with Jimmy on a seriously impressive date – to the lavish Grand Prix Ball in London.The black-tie affair saw Denise and Jimmy pose on the red carpet, Jimmy leading her up the stairs by the hand to the venue, and enjoy a dinner with friends.But who exactly is Jimmy Barba? Well, it turns out he’s had his own flirtation with fame over the years.We already knew Jimmy, 55, is a property developer based in London and appears to be the father of a small child, judging fromphoto posted to his social media.However it has now been revealed that, as well as entrepreneurship, Jimmyis a reality TV star, having appeared on Big Brother in Italy, known as Grande Fratello.The businessman appeared on the show in 2010 and finished in fourth place, missing out on the €300,000 (£258,000) prize but striking up romances with two housemates during his time in the house.As reported by the Daily Mail, Jimmy described himself as a dancer and a farmer – and after his stint on the show Jimmy went on to have a (admittedly short-lived) pop career.He released three singles between 2012 and 2013 but none failed to break the charts, and Jimmy moved on to property development.However, before hitting the property world,

Gogglebox co-star Eddie Boxshall. Eddie and Denise split six months ago and ended their engagement. Denise was spotted on what appeared to be a cosy date while attending the Grand Prix Ball in London this week.

Read more: TV adverts could get longer and more often after Ofcom rule reviewAs usual the celebrities will be sitting down to watch some of the biggest TV moments that have got the nation talking. This Friday, July 1, it has been reported that the programmes will include Man Vs Bee on Netflix, One Question and Big Boys on Channel 4 and BBC’s This Is MY House.

Denise Van Outen, 48, stepped out in public for the first time with her new boyfriend Jimmy Barba, 51, as they attended a star-studded red carpet event together. The Celebrity Gogglebox star, who played Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago both in the West End and on Broadway and finished as runner-up in the 10th series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, was said to have been introduced to her new man by a mutual friend, the All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis.READ MORE: Denise Van Outen makes red-carpet debut with new boyfriend after dumping ex-fiancéJimmy is himself not new to the spotlight, previously appearing on Grande Fratello, the Italian version of the reality TV show Big Brother in 2010, finishing in fourth place and becoming a celebrity in Italy.Then followed a short-lived pop career, with him releasing three singles between 2012 and 2013, although they failed to light up the music charts.The Italian hunk has also worked as a model, with pictures from his Facebook account showing him on stage at a variety of wedding shows, and often posts images of himself training at the gym.Jimmy is said to have been on a number dates with Denise.

Back in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced that they were quitting the Royal Family and moving to LA.

Eddie Boxshall has broke his silence after ex Denise Van Outen went public with who appears to be her new boyfriend months after their split. The 48 year old, who reportedly "struggled to breathe" after her shock split from Eddie earlier this year, walked the red carpet at the 2022 Grand Prix Ball at The Hurlingham Club on Wednesday 29 June with property developer Jimmy Barba.