Dean Gaffney, 44, has reportedly found love once again - with a woman almost half his age.
The former EastEnders actor is said to have been getting to know stunning Russian model Valerina, who at 25 is 19 years his junior.
Dad-of-two Dean has previously stated his desire to only date women older than 30 - due to his twin daughters being 25-years-old.
According to sources, the Robbie Jackson actor has been spending quality time with the Russian model, but is playing down suggestions of a romance.
Valerina is said to split her time between her native Russia and Dubai, where Dean has been holidaying over recent weeks.
Speaking to The Sun, a friend of the former soap star said the pair have grown close over the past few days.
"She is absolutely gorgeous so it’s no surprise she has caught Dean’s eye. And he has an amazing way with women – they fall at his feet," they told the publication.
"Dean is insisting they’re just mates and that it is all just a bit of fun."
The insider went on to reveal that Valerina can be spotted on Dean's recent Instagram Stories, but the actor has "been careful" not to show her face or tag her account.
They added where the two potential love birds have been residing as they get to know each other.
"Dean is a great laugh and has great chat so it’s not surprising he caught Valerina’s attention," the star's pal continued.
"Blokes want to know what his secret is, given his history of having gorgeous women flocking to hang out with him."
The Mirror has contacted representatives for Dean for comment.
In 2019, Dean pledged to only date women in their thirties going forward, after splitting from his model ex-girlfriend Rebekah Rose-Ward - now 28.
The former I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! contestant explained how he didn't want to date someone a similar age to his daughters, twins Charlotte and Chloe.
"I’m only dating women in their thirties now," he told The Sun in January 2019.
"I don't want to go out with someone the same age as my daughters, it's weird for them."
The grandad-of-one added: "I’m looking for a mature relationship, I'm in my forties and I don't want someone too young."
Dean shares his twin daughters with his former fiancée, Sarah Burge.
After splitting from his childhood sweetheart, the actor went on to find love with model Rebekah, but split from the stunner in 2019.
Dean rose to fame and became a household name thanks to his role as Robbie Jackson on the BBC soap EastEnders.
The star first appeared in Albert Square in 1993, until his first exit in 2003.
Since his initial departure, Dean has returned to the long-running soap several times - last appearing on-screen in 2015.
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