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EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has suffered a break-in in his car just weeks before Christmas, as the soap star confided in his fans on Instagram after the traumatic incident. The BBC actor, who starred on EastEnders between 1993 and 2003 and again from 2017 to 2019, shared the horrific damage to his Audi sports car on his stories. Dean, 45, had chosen to park his vehicle on a street in London while he ran errands, but when the actor returned he discovered the window on the driver's side had been smashed in.

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ITV I'm A Celebrity stars sadly no longer with us as new campmates enter the jungle

ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has been a staple of our telly schedules since 2002, with famous faces braving everything from skydives to munching on bugs in locations as diverse as the Aussie jungle, South Africa's Krueger Park and even rainy Gwrych Castle in Wales.This year, Jamie Lynn Spears, Sam Thompson, Josie Gibson, Fred Sirieix, Nella Rose, Nigel Farage, Grace Dent, Marvin Humes, Danielle Harold and Nick Pickard were all dropped into camp on Sunday, 19 November. As a new group of celebrities enter camp and the 23rd series gets underway, OK! remember some of the jungle favourites who are no long with us.

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Kerry Katona hits back as she puts up three Xmas trees - and defends being 'early'

Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona has showed off her three epic Christmas trees as she revealed she's opted to put them up early because of an upcoming festive job. Kerry teased that she's going on another 'panto tour' in December, that will see her unable to spend time with her kids.The star displayed her trio of trees, including a Grinch-themed tree complete with huge baubles featuring the green furry character.

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EastEnders' Dean Gaffney comforted by soap star pals after his mum’s funeral

Soap friends of former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney have all rallied around him for support following his mum's funeral yesterday.The star, who left the soap in 2019, revealed his mum sadly passed away last month and penned an emotional tribute to her at the time that spoke about the tragic loss of his "beautiful" mother. Dean, 45, confirmed he was the one to have "found her sleeping" and was "simply broken" at the time.

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EastEnders' Dean Gaffney 'happy' he was person to find his mum after devastating death

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney has said that he is "happy" that he was the one to find his mum after her heartbreaking death.The brave actor has taken to Instagram to announce that he found Marian this morning, 14 August, before sharing some beautiful snaps. Dean wrote an emotional tribute to his late mum on the social media platform.The 45 year old is a self-confessed mummy's boy and he spoke about her openly calling her one of the "most amazing selfless, caring, generous souls to ever walk the earth." He wrote: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away.

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EastEnders star Dean Gaffney 'floored and 'simply broken' after family death

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has shared his devastation following the heartbreaking death of his beloved mother. Accompanying a sweet black and white photograph of the pair of them together, the actor took to Instagram and penned: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away." Confirming he was the one to find her, he continued: "I was, am and always will be a mummy's boy so this news has completely floored me.

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I'm A Celeb's Dean Gaffney had 'life saved' by bowel cancer worries on show

Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has said that he “might not be here today” if it wasn’t for the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! medical team. The soap star, who recently joined the likes of Myleene Klass and Carol Vorderman in the I’m A Celebrity… South Africa jungle, revealed that he was in the running to enter the jungle back in 2020 when he underwent a series of medical examinations which discovered warning signs of bowel cancer.

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Dean Gaffney reveals he put on a stone after 'eating like a King' in I'm A Celeb jungle

Dean Gaffney has revealed he put on almost a stone in weight while starring on I’m A Celebrity South Africa, while his campmates were “wilting away”. EastEnders favourite Dean, 45, first starred on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2006, and made his highly anticipated return to camp late last year for the spin-off All Star series that’s currently airing on ITV.

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I’m A Celeb boots two more stars from jungle show just days before final

Helen Flanagan and Dean Gaffney are the latest stars to be sent home from I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.The duo were plunged straight into an intense Bushtucker Trial during the latest episode of the South African edition of the show, and tried with all their might to get a seat on the safe bench. During the challenge, the campmates taking part were all locked inside wooden boxes with glass screens.The rest of the group then watched as the stars attempted to fish for their keys amongst critters and other contents.

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I'm A Celebrity campmates face yet another double dumping after nail-biting trial

Georgia Toffolo, Andy Whyment, Myleene Klass, and Jordan Banjo have battled to stay on I’m a Celebrity… South Africa during a tense head-to-head trial.The camp’s pride leaders Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney were tasked with picking two members from each of their prides to go head-to-head in a “straight race” for survival on Friday’s episode. Former Made In Chelsea star Toffolo and actor Whyment were chosen for Swash’s green team, who have lost every challenge to date, while former Hear’Say singer Klass and radio DJ Banjo were picked for Gaffney’s yellow team.The four celebrities were trapped in four separate mine shafts and covered in sticky molasses where they had to dig for golden nuggets before placing on a pair of scales.

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I'm A Celeb viewers point out Myleene Klass' huge 'kryptonite' blunder

As another week of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa came to a close on Friday, fans at home were left baffled by one amusing gaffe made by Myleene Klass. The star had been overwhelmed during the show as she missed out on speaking to her children on the Bush Telegraph, when team captain Dean Gaffney decided to award the chance to speak to loved ones at home to fellow contestant Helen Flanagan instead. As she struggled to come to terms with the news, the 45 year old mum of two broke down in tears as she tried to hold it together in front of her campmates.

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I'm A Celeb stars left terrified to sleep outside as huge storm arrives in camp

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'s first ever all stars series has been thrown into chaos as a huge storm broke over the camp. A teaser clip from Thursday night's episode shows the campmates – including new arrivals Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney – panicking as they hear rumbles of thunder overhead.

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IAC fans brand Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney's vile drinking trial 'comedy gold'

Out with one, in with two more. As Im a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa said their goodbyes to Amir Khan, they also said hello to EastEnders stars Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney.The pair secretly arrived on I’m A Celeb to be greeted immediately with a Bushtucker trial, described by ITV as “one of the most disgusting ever”.The pair reunited with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who explained that they would be drinking “gruesome concoctions” in a bid to win treats for individual campmates.

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I'm A Celeb's Dean Gaffney’s dramatic love life from childhood sweetheart to affair

In a true blast from the past on Tuesday (May 2nd) Eastenders icon Dean Gaffney returned to the I’m a Celebrity jungle, 17 years after originally appearing on the show back in 2006. The 45 year old star first appeared on the Aussie edition of the show alongside the likes of Busted ’s Matt Willis and Hear’Say singer Myleene Klass, but sadly failed to secure the jungle crown after coming fifth in the competition.

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Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney’s sweet reason for joining I’m A Celeb again

Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney have revealed they both have the very sweet same reason for re-entering the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. On Tuesday night, former EastEnders actors Joe and Dean will enter the South African camp alongside other famous faces including fellow soap stars Helen Flanagan and Andy Whyment.

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Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney face ‘disgusting’ drinking trial on I’m A Celebrity

I’m A Celebrity royalty Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney will arrive in the South African bush to face the Flipping Disgusting drinking trial to win treats for their new campmates. In scenes set to air on Tuesday evening, the pair will secretly arrive on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa to be greeted immediately with a Bushtucker trial, described as "one of the most disgusting ever", according to ITV.The pair are set to reunite with hosts Ant and Dec who explain they will be drinking "gruesome concoctions" in a bid to win treats for individual campmates.

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I’m A Celebrity set to get two new arrivals as Dean Gaffney and Joe Swash head to camp

I’m A Celebrity... South Africa is set to get two new arrivals in the form of former EastEnders actors, Dean Gaffney and Joe Swash.The special all-stars series is in full swing, with some of the most legendary stars from the last 20 years slumming it in a jungle in South Africa. The show has been pre-recorded and therefore does not offer viewers the normal opportunity to vote for celebs to do the trials.

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I’m A Celeb star Dean Gaffney in furious bust-up with Janice Dickinson’s husband

Dean Gaffney and Janice Dickinson's husband Dr Robert Gerner became embroiled in a physical altercation during a post-show dinner for I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, Gillian McKeith has revealed.The former supermodel's husband is alleged to have confronted former EastEnders star Dean after he attempted to kiss Janice on her cheek. It came as Janice was still nursing wounds after she had a fall during filming, with her husband becoming concerned that a kiss could potentially contaminate the wounds.

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EastEnders' Dean Gaffney announces return to acting alongside Kerry Katona

After four years, Dean Gaffney is making a comeback to acting as he is confirmed to star in a new pantomime this April. Dean, 45, is confirmed as the Prince in the upcoming production of Rapunzel, which is loosely based on the Disney movie, Tangled. Kerry Katona,42, is also scheduled to feature in the new pantomime, playing Mother Gothel who keeps Rapunzel locked away in the tower.

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EastEnders legend Sid Owen returns to soap as Ricky Butcher after decade away

Fans of primetime soap EastEnders will remember loveable mechanic Ricky Butcher.The character has been absent from Albert Square for quite some time but after ten long years, he’s making a dramatic comeback.The Sun reports that 50-year-old actor Sid Owen, who plays Ricky, will begin filming on set next month with Charlie Brooks, Ricky’s on-screen sister Janine. He’ll also reunite with Kim Medcalf, who plays Ricky’s ex-wife Sam Mitchell. A source revealed: “Bosses have an exciting storyline planned for his return, involving lots of key players.

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EastEnders' Dean Gaffney 'to return to jungle as he signs up to I'm A Celeb All Stars'

BBC EastEnders and former I'm a Celebrity star Dean Gaffney, 44, is reportedly giving the ITV show another try having signed up for an All Stars series, set to be filmed in South Africa. The actor, who played Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap, last appeared in the jungle 16 years ago in 2006 when he headed to Australia alongside hosts Ant and Dec. It's reported that the new all-star series will have a different feel to previous years as the cast will be off to South Africa for the first time in the show's history.