Denise Van Outen has revealed that burglars broke into her house and scampered through her underwear drawer - even stealing her sex toy.
The former Strictly Come Dancing star, 47, was left horrified after burglars forced their way into her home while she out.
The blonde beauty had posted her whereabouts on social media so the intruders knew that the coast was clear to invade the star's home.
During a recent appearance on Steph's Packed Lunch, Denise lifted the lid on the creepy ordeal, admitting that she was horrified that the thieves had taken her sex toy.
"The worst part for me after that burglary was they took random things, but they also went through my knicker drawer," the TV star explained.
"So, I just know that they have taken. I can't say what they took, but you can imagine.
"But there is some fella in a pub - or woman - waving it around."
During the candid chat, Denise joked that she wanted her much-loved 'device' back in the hands of its rightful owner.
She then got serious about the lasting impact that the burglary has had on her.
"It is the worst feeling," Denise insisted.
"Anybody out there who has been burgled, I sympathise with you. It is awful.
"They never caught the burglars and I just had to up the security and take those steps towards making my home a safer place and being more aware."
Denise has been living alone in her Essex home since she split with her fiancé Eddie Boxshall a number of weeks ago.
The pair, who had been an item for seven years, had planned to get married this year.
They were also favourites on the TV series Celebrity Gogglebox.
A source close to Denise said she was 'utterly heartbroken' after the reported split from Eddie, also 47.
Denise confirmed their split on Instagram last month.
In an emotional post, she penned: "Over the past couple of months, there has been much speculation regarding my relationship with Eddie.
"It saddens me to confirm that we are no longer a couple. I had to make the difficult decision not to continue in our relationship.
"I will always treasure the good times we spent together, and the memories made.
"We ask that you please respect our privacy at this time, especially for our children."
The pair began dating in July 2014 when they were introduced to each other by a mutual friend.
Eddie was Denise's first boyfriend since she split from husband Lee Mead in 2013.
