EastEnders’ Tamzin Outhwaite on marrying toyboy 20 years her junior after ‘brutally broken’ post

Her 'cheating' ex husband got hitched again this year

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by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has opened up about the new love in her life - Tom Child.

The 48-year-old actress and her toyboy boyfriend, 28, have been together for two years and the EastEnders star has admitted that despite her marriage to Tom Ellis ending in 2013 following allegations of cheating, she would tie the knot again.

Check out: everything that will happen in EastEnders next week - Rainie Branning messes up with baby Abi

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The week begins with Kathy Beae bumping into Rainie and Stuart. Following the encounter Kathy suggests to Max that she could supervise Rainie while she's looking after baby Abi.

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Max refuses and makes Kathy promise that she won't let Rainie see Abi. Unfortunately for her Stuart blackmails her and warns if Rainie can't see Abi then he'll tell everyone what Kathy did.

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Kathy gives in and secretly lets Rainie take Abi to the park. Stuart opens up to Bex and confesses that something isn't right with Rainie but the teenager encourages him to trust her more.

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When Stuart finds his girlfriend, he's devastated by what he sees... Later a furious Rainie visits Kathy and resorts to desperate measures.

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Stuart blames Kathy for Rainie's situation and the latest turn of events. Stuart then visits Kathy in the café and threatens to hurt Ian and Ben.

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The pair manage to open up and as the conversation turns deeper, Stuart confides in Kathy about the judgement he and Rainie constantly face because of their history.

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Elsewhere Tiffany opens up to her boyfriend and reveals she's ready to take their relationship to the next step.

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It's not long before the teenagers are discussing the future of their relationship. Before long Sonia Fowler and the rest of the Taylor family are intrigued when Keegan and Tiff say they have an announcement to make.

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Mitch Baker reassures Karen Taylor about Keegan's relationship. When Gray Atkins spots that Karen is feeling down in the dumps he suggests they throw a party to celebrate Chantelle's pregnancy.

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Gray tells his wife that he wants to treat her to an overnight stay in a hotel and he manages to persuade his mum-in-law to babysit the kids for the night.

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Unfortunately their romantic night together doesn't go according to plan because Mackenzie throws up all over the sofa which forces Chantelle and Gray to return home.

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Meanwhile on the Square, Leo asks Whitney out for a drink and although she agrees at first, she backtracks when Callum Highway arrives in the café.

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Whit then has another change of heart and agrees to meet Leo in The Vic for a drink. Whitney agrees that Tiff can meet Leo but she's left confused when it becomes apparent that it isn't their first encounter.

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While Leo is left frustrated that his plans may be scuppered, Tiff puts doubt in her sister's mind over the new man in her life.

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Tiffany later tries to put things right with her sister but it's not long before the sisters exchange harsh words… Later, Leo surprises Whit when he defends Tiffany's actions.

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He then suggests they go back to his house but when Whitney spots Callum and Ben walk in, she's adamant they stay at E20.

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Later Whitney gets drunk and admits to Leo that she's jealous of her younger sister Tiffany… When Callum spots his ex-fiancée, he checks she's okay and soon after they have an emotional chat.

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Whitney later bumps into Callum's older brother Stuart and the pair have a heartfelt conversation.

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Elsewhere in Walford, Sonia Fowler grows suspicious of what Martin is up to and decides to confront him. Martin pays Louise Mitchell and visit and asks her to go and see Bex but she's quick to make up an excuse. When Lisa Fowler tries to encourage her daughter to go and visit her BFF, Louise admits that she's scared.

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After overhearing their conversation, Mel manages to get Louise to open up to her. Across the Square, Sonia breaks down in tears when she's talking to Lisa about Bex's current situation.

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Later on, following a conversation with Mel, Louise visits Bex and the pair have a heart to heart. Sonia and Martin are left feeling reassured.

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Martin is still 'helping' out Ben but is put off and tells him that he doesn't need any back-up with an upcoming collection job.

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When Ian Beale asks Martin for Monday's takings he's left unimpressed with the amount he hands over – leading Martin to lash out.Martin's week takes a turn for the worse when he has a pick-up with Tubbs that ends with him missing Bex's mental health appointment. As things spiral out of control Martin is left injured.

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Sonia is alarmed when she sees Martin's injuries and demands that he goes to A&E but he refuses. She starts to grow agitated with his lack of consideration for their daughter which results in Martin begging her for forgiveness.

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Over to the Slater household it dawns on Kush Kazemi just how much the family are struggling – will he be able to help them?

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Over to the Carter household and Mick asks Mitch to hold the fort in the pub while he heads off to a doctor's appointment about his panic attacks.

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When Linda returns to The Vic and sees Mitch behind the bar, she demands an explanation and is left concerned when she discovers her husband is at the doctors.

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Iqra Ahmed rants to Ruby Allen about her relationship because she feels that Ash is deliberately not introducing her to her family – but is there more to the story?

Tamzin explained to OK! magazine, "I'm not a scorned woman. I'm ridiculously happy and my marriage ended a very long time ago.

"I'm not closed off to the idea of marrying again, even though it didn't end perfectly last time."

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Tamzin and Tom split in 2013 after he allegedly confessed to cheating with his Once Upon A Time co-star Emilie de Ravin.

Their divorce was finalised in 2014 but earlier this year, shortly before he remarried, the EastEnders actress cryptically shared posts about being 'brutally broken'.

Despite the quotes she shared on social media, there were reports that Tamzin was "smitten" with her boyfriend.

And now the mum-of-two to Florence, 11, and Marnie, seven, who she had from her previous marriage, has confessed that she was apprehensive about her current relationship because of their 20-year age gap.

"I did initially question whether a 20-year age difference would work but we couldn't stay away from each other."

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In more EastEnders related news, Danny Walters - who plays Keanu Taylor - has hinted about the upcoming 'explosive' Christmas Day episode and suggested that his affair with Sharon Mitchell will be exposed.

The only person who knows about their affair is Mel Owen and over the past few weeks she's been blackmailing the pair over their secret.

Meanwhile, in upcoming scenes Stuart Highway manages to find a way for Rainie Branning to see baby Abi - despite Max Branning banning her from the little one - but he might regret his actions.

Elsewhere Tiffany Butcher and Keanu Taylor have a huge announcement, Leo King and Whitney Dean head out for drinks and Mick Carter visits the doctors.

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