I’m A Celebrity: Emily Atack’s ex-boyfriend speaks out as ‘ROMANCE’ with Nick Knowles begins

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by Georgina Terry |
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As rumours of a jungle romance between Emily Atack and Nick Knowles ramp up, the Inbetweeners star's ex boyfriend has broken his silence

Emily has spoken of her heartbreak after her five-year relationship with Jack Vacher broke down earlier this year.

She told campmate Noel Edmonds: “I’m soul searching. I had a difficult start to the year. I had a break-up after being with someone five years.

“I’d go into the habit of needing that security, love and acceptance from a guy to make me happy.”

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Now Jack has spoken out about the relationship saying: “I’ve moved on and everything."

He also enthused about his ex's chances on I'm a Celebrity, telling The Mirror: "I'm sure she'll do great!"

Before entering the jungle, Emily had appealed to ITV to help her find love on the show, saying: “Put a nice bloke in there that I can sit and chat to. Well you know, I’m single it might be fun.”

And, like magic, Nick Knowles appeared...

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Emily, 29, has struck up a close friendship with 56-year-old DIY SOS host Nick, whose previous partners have included 34-year-old Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten and (possibly) glamour model and former TOWIE cast member Pascal Craymer, 31.

And ITV bosses are apparently hopeful that the pair will 'do a Katie and Peter'.

“They’ve had a couple of moments on screen that producers thought was a good sign,” a source told The Sun.

“They’re seeing how things develop. Nick has a type and Emily fits the bill. And she hasn’t minded a famous boyfriend in the past. Everyone is watching closely and hoping for a proper spark."

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