TV presenter Denise, 40, and 32-year-old Lee were married for four years before they split last summer, but she says they’re still good friends.
Speaking to Neil Fox on Magic FM, Denise said: “I’m back on the dating scene… We’re very good friends.
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“It’s amazing. We’ve come out of it with a fantastic friendship. It’s all good.”
Denise also had some advice for newlyweds Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood.
Radio 1 DJ Fearne, 32, and musician Jesse, 37, got married last week at a registry office in Richmond, Southwest London.
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Stars including Denise, Holly Willoughby and Jesse’s dad, Rolling Stone Ronnie, attended the small and intimate wedding. Tom Odell provided the entertainment.
“Obviously, it’s important to just spend lots of time together, and if it does get wrong, stay friends.
“I mean, that’s the thing, you know – who knows what the future holds for anybody. I know they’ll have many happy years together.”
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Meanwhile, Fearne has admitted she avoided bridal magazines when planning her big day. The star, who wore and understated yet beautiful Pucci gown, said: “The bridal magazine thing scares me slightly – there’s so many options for things.
“My brain would explode. I’m absolutely obsessed with Pinterest – I like looking at cool ideas on there.”