Denise Van Outen Ends Relationship with Jimmy Barba after 18 Months

Denise Van Outen has called it quits with her boyfriend Jimmy Barba after dating for over a year. The 49-year-old TV star went public with the 55-year-old property developer last year, shortly after her split from her cheating ex Eddie Boxshall. However, the whirlwind romance has come to an end, although Denise assures that they will remain great friends and maintain contact with each other's families and children.

All Saints Singer Played Matchmaker

Denise and Jimmy were introduced by All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis. At the time, Denise expressed her trust in her friends' judgment, stating that she didn't feel the need to vet Jimmy as she knew they would never set her up with someone she couldn't trust, considering her rocky love life.

Inseparable at the Beginning

At the start of their relationship, Denise and Jimmy seemed inseparable. They made public appearances together, posed on red carpets, went on holidays, and shared Insta-worthy pictures. However, things seem to have changed recently, as Jimmy's last Instagram post featuring Denise was over six weeks ago.

Denise's Busy Schedule

Denise has been keeping herself busy with work, including DJing and presenting on Steph's Packed Lunch. Despite the end of her relationship, she remains positive, stating in September of this year that she is in a really good relationship with Jimmy and that he is a lovely person.

A Rocky Love Life

Denise, who is a mother to Betsy from her previous relationship with Lee Mead, had a heartbreak last year when she discovered that her then-boyfriend Eddie Boxshall had been sending explicit messages to other women. Eddie, who started dating Denise in 2014, admitted to exchanging up to 20 sex texts behind her back. However, Denise has moved on from that betrayal and is grateful for her current relationship with Jimmy, whom she describes as having a good energy that makes everything worth it.