He was recently evacuated from his former Eddie Boxshall after being thrown out eight months ago.
And Dennis Van Otten’s new man, Jimmy Barba, laughs at him like a boy he’s never met, friends say.
Sources told MailOnline that the property developer, 55, – who previously had a career as a stand-up comic – has arrived at the ‘best moment’ for TV presenter Dennis, 48.
Loved: Dennis Van Otten’s new man Jimmy Barba laughs like any other boy he’s ever met, friends say
The insider said: ‘It’s been a few months since Dennis split up with Eddie. She wanted to give herself time to reassure herself and it was a difficult process for Eddie to go through everything after things went wrong.
‘But then she met Jimmy and it felt good. He makes her laugh out loud, he’s a very funny, charismatic and outgoing person and he’s never done anything to make Dennis laugh before.
‘He cracked her and they are very happy together. It’s obviously a very early day but it’s very clear that Jimmy is keen on Dennis. ‘
Jimmy has already created a ‘Highlights’ page on his Instagram account dedicated to Dennis and friends say he’s not phasing out or worrying about the attention coming to his attention.
Perfect: Sources told MailOnline that the property developer, 55, – who previously had a career as a stand-up comic – has arrived at the ‘best moment’ for TV presenter Dennis, 48.
As seen on screen: Back in 2010, after starring in the eleventh series of Big Brother (Grande Fretello), Jimmy became a household name in Italy where he finished fourth.
‘Jimmy has been on and around Showbiz for a long time so it’s a good game for Dennis,’ a friend added.
‘He was on the Big Brother in Italy many years ago and almost won the show. After leaving home, he went to Italy to open a nightclub and for personal attendance. He is well accustomed to the red carpet life of Dennis. Jimmy likes to sit outside and have fun. ‘
Mail Online understands that the couple is planning to go on holiday together and make the next step.
“They want to move away before the end of the year,” the source added. ‘It’s just a matter of trying to find time because Dennis is really busy and Jimmy has a business that he has a lot on hand. But to spend some time away, only those two, can take things to the next level. ‘
Instagram official! Dennis shared a sweet selfie with his new girlfriend while they were fighting for the camera at the event, tagging her name with a heart of love
The couple has been dating for a few weeks after being introduced by a mutual friend and went public with their romance at the 12th annual Grand Prix Ball.
The entrepreneur owns Whiteditch Lane Development Limited and appears to be the father of a young daughter based on photos added to his Twitter account.
Dennis is the mother of 10-year-old Betsy, whom she shares with former partner Lee Mead, and Jimmy, who has performed on many West End shows, is also a singer.
Dennis revealed in a New Year’s Instagram post that he broke up with Eddie, first after discovering her infidelity in November 2021.
Tragic time: Dennis caught ex-Eddie having sex with three women and described his behavior as ‘abusive and destructively harmful’ (pictured together in 2016).
She described Eddie having sex with three women and described her behavior as “abusive and destructively painful.”
Dennis He claimed to have found pictures and Instagram messages on Eddie’s iPad, including details of the exam in his autobiography, A Beat of Me: From Basildon to Broadway and Back.
“The third woman also had Instagram messages indicating phone sex,” Dennis wrote. I immediately found the woman’s profile by her screen name, only to find out that I had previously blocked her on my Instagram account – which I found strange. ‘
She continued: ‘This was a woman I didn’t know, who had an online relationship with my boyfriend. Why did I block him from my Instagram account? Immediately, I unblocked him and texted him how he knew Eddie. ‘
Who is Dennis Van Otten’s new boyfriend Jimmy Barba?
Jimmy Barba, Dennis van Otten’s new boyfriend, was once an Italian reality star who sent favorite messages to Cheryl and Laura Woods, MailOnline could reveal.
The singer, 48, went public this week with her new boyfriend, 55, Jimmy when they attended the Grand Prix Ball – five months after she parted ways with her estranged ex-wife Eddie Boxshall.
Dennis has enjoyed a long life in the spotlight, starring in various shows and showcasing his vocal talents in the West End, and it has now been revealed that his new partner has made a similar career path.
Brush with fame: Dennis Van Otten’s new boyfriend Jimmy Barba was once an Italian reality star (pictured in Big Brother Italy) who sent favorite messages to Cheryl and Laura Woods, MailOnline may reveal.
Back in 2010, Jimmy became a household name in Italy after starring in the eleventh series of Big Brother (Grande Fretello), where he finished fourth.
Although she has not won a series or won a पुरस्कार 300,000 grand prize, she entertained audiences during her tenure by having a romance with two of her family friends, Rosa Bayno and Margarita Janatta.
What was then a short-lived pop career, Jimmy released three singles between 2012 and 2013 – although they failed to light up the charts.
Recently, Jimmy – who described his career as a dancer and farmer when he appeared on Grande Fretello – left the world of showbiz to become a property developer.
Cute Couple: The singer, 48, went public this week with her new man Jimmy, 55, when they attended the Grand Prix Ball – five months after they parted ways with their cheating ex-Eddie Boxhall.
In any case, the British-Italian star revealed in a conversation with singer Cheryl and Sky Sports ‘Laura Woods’ favorite that she is still interested in celebrity culture.
In 2019, Jimmy rushed to present himself as a romantic prospect for 34-year-old Cheryl, who tweeted: ‘Want to be my Valentine ?!’ Inspiring Jimmy to answer ‘yes’ immediately.
In December 2021, Jimmy hurried to call Laura “beautiful” with a kissing emoji, and she shared a snap showing one of her outfits.
Jimmy is said to have been dating Dennis for a few weeks after he was introduced through All Saints star Shazne Lewis, an insider told MailOnline that they were ‘on some dates’.
‘It’s an early day but everything is going really well and Dennis is happy,’ the source revealed.
Stripping Off: After starring in Big Brother’s 11th series in 2010, Jimmy became a household name in Italy.
Singing Sensation: What followed from Big Brother was a short-lived pop career, with Jimmy releasing three singles between 2012 and 2013.
Mail made in heaven? There are many similarities between the couple, with photos posted on their social media grid showing Jimmy carrying a microphone on stage.
Sources told MailOnline that the couple had been dating for a few weeks after being introduced by a mutual friend.
The entrepreneur owns Whiteditch Lane Development Limited and appears to be the father of a young daughter based on photos added to his Twitter account.
Dennis is the mother of 10-year-old Betsy, whom she shares with former partner Lee Mead, and Jimmy, who has performed on many West End shows, is also a singer.
Dennis went to the Instagram official with Jimmy on Thursday morning, sharing photos of the two fighting at the event and having dinner with friends.
Shiny! In 2019, Jimmy rushed to present himself as a romantic prospect for 34-year-old Cheryl, who tweeted: ‘Want to be my Valentine ?!’ Inspiring Jimmy to answer ‘yes’ immediately.
Hello there: In December 2021 Jimmy called Sky Sports’ Laura Woods’ beautiful ‘with a kissing emoji when she shared a show snap of one of her outfits.
Source: | Dailymail.co.uk