Denise Van Outen is reportedly "shocked" and "fuming" with ex-fiancée Eddie Boxshall.
We all got used to seeing actress Denise and her fiancée curled up on the sofa for Celebrity Gogglebox - but following the couple's split Eddie seemingly wants the limelight back.
Denise, who first made her name as a presenter on The Big Breakfast, is apparently not happy about the move by her ex to pursue a showbiz career.
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The pair, both 47, ended their seven-and-a-half-year relationship in January, and during their time together he became her go-to red carpet date.
DJ Eddie reportedly plans to join the celeb circuit as a name in his own right after "enjoying" being in the limelight as Denise's partner, reported the Mirror.
The commodities trader is said to be reaching out to celeb reps to "kickstart his career" which has left Denise "shocked" and "fuming".
“Eddie has approached well-known publicists to represent him and help kickstart his career. Denise is shocked and naturally fuming about it all," a source shared with new! magazine.
They added: "He enjoyed the lifestyle Denise gave him. He enjoyed being the other half of a celebrity and now they’re not together anymore he’s looking to take advantage of that."
Another insider also added: "Denise made Eddie famous and now he’s hooked on it."
The Mirror has approached a representative for Denise Van Outen for comment.
Taking to social media on Tuesday, March 8, Eddie unexpectedly reflected on his split from the West End star and former contestant on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, as he praised her on Instagram to mark International Women's Day.
He shared with followers that despite he and Denise no longer being together he commended her for being the "most driven woman in her business".
He also admitted that his relationship with her was "wonderful".
Eddie also praised Denise for being an "amazing mummy" to her 11-year-old daughter Betsy - who she shares with former beau Lee Mead.
In January, actress Denise released a short statement confirming she and Eddie were over.
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