The Benefits Street star opened up about her romance to housemate Stephanie Pratt, telling the blonde American that she has found ‘The One’.

Dee told The Hills star that she chose to keep her relationship a secret so as to protect her children.

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“We’ve seen each other for about a year in secret. Mainly because I don’t introduce people to my kids.”

“[We’ve been] together, together with my kids for about a year. I’m 43 years old and I’m happier than I’ve ever been.”

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Dee continued: “I think he’s the one, oh God yeah. I’ve waited 43 years. That’s why I’m saying never give up on finding love. What will be, will be.”

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The popular TV star has been single for several years since splitting with ex-partner Edson Harrison, who is dad to her 16-year-old daughter Caitlin.

White Dee is already tipped as favourite to win this year’s series of Celebrity Big Brother, acting as ‘mother hen’ to the rest of the housemates.