She looked loved-up and happy with her beau Eddie Boxshall at best pal Kimberley Walsh’s wedding earlier this year, but Denise Van Outen admits they won’t be walking down the aisle any time soon.
Denise, 41, has been dating stockbroker Eddie, 42, for nearly two years after a mutual friend set them up on a blind date, but she insists they aren’t ready for marriage.
Speaking exclusively to Closer, Denise reveals: “I haven’t spoken about marriage with Eddie. I only went through a divorce with Lee quite recently so it’s not on our minds yet.
"We are really close and happy, but we haven’t discussed tying the knot."
Last month, Denise was partying on a catamaran in Barbados with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, 32, and Nicola Roberts, 30, at the wedding of her best friend Kimberley Walsh, 34, to Justin Scott, 33.
She says: “Kimberley is amazing, I love her so much and she’s become one of my best friends. We’ve been through a lot together.
“Her wedding was fabulous. We were definitely on the fun table with [Big Brother’s] Brian Dowling and [actress] Kara Tointon.
"It was a huge laugh, and the ceremony was so beautiful and romantic.
"They’ve been together for such a long time [14 years] and they deserve so much happiness.”
And Denise is now the ambassador for Disney On Ice presents Silver Anniversary Celebration - and her daughter couldn't be happier!
She says: "I'm thrilled to be working with Disney On Ice, it's a show I've always loved - you can enjoy it whether you're an adult or a five-year-old.
"Betsy is over the moon, she loves Disney. All we watch in our house is The Lion King!"
For more information or to buy tickets, please visit www.disneyonice.co.uk
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