Believe it or not, Dan Edgar is one of the TOWIE's longest running characters – sorry, we mean cast members, obvs. He joined the series way back in 2015, while in an on/off/on/off relationship with Kate Wright. Remember that? Us too. Let's all be old together.
Over the last few years we've mainly known Dan as, well, Mr Amber Turner, but that all changed last year when they split after six years together. Fast forward to the present day and Dan is currently involved in an on-screen romance with Amber's on/off frenemy, Ella Rae Wise.
How old is Dan Edgar?
Dan was born on 12 May 1990, making him 34 years old.
What did Dan Edgar do as a job before TOWIE?
Before joining one of the biggest reality shows in the land, Dan had a pretty normal job as an electrician but was pals with cast members Pete Wicks, Joey Essex, James Lock and James 'Diags' Bennewith.
What is Dan Edgar's net worth?
Dan's time on TOWIE has earned him quite the following on Instagram (he has 518k followers). Thanks to sponsorship deals and being savvy with his money, Dan is reportedly worth over £1million.
When did Dan Edgar join TOWIE?
Dan joined in 2015.
When he first joined the show, Dan was in an on/off relationship with Kate Wright. They dated before the show for four years and then dated on and off until she quit the show and shacked up with former footballer Rio Ferdinand.
When he first joined TOWIE, Dan was embroiled in a love triangle with best mates Jess Wright and Lauren Pope and was the catalyst in their fall-out.
During his time on the show, Dan has enjoyed dalliances with Clelia Theodorou, Amber Turner, Chloe Sims and more recently, Ella Rae Wise.
Dan Edgar's family
Dan’s mum Wendy has made a few special appearances on the show, typically around Mother’s Day or when he needs some relationship advice. He also has a younger sister.
What happened when Dan Edgar was on Dancing on Ice?
Dan took part in the 2025 series of Dancing on Ice where he was coupled up with Vanessa James. The duo made it all the way to the semi-final before losing out to Anton Ferdinand for a place in the final.
Are Dan Edgar and Ella Rae Wise still dating?
Dan sparked a romance with co-star Ella Rae Wise when they jetted off to Bali during series 33 of TOWIE and the news absolutely rocked our world.
They called time on their romance over the summer amid rumours Dan had spent the night with former flame Hannah Rally while Ella was on holiday in Dubai, but rekindled things when they began filming series 34 in Cyprus.
The couple then split again with a source telling Closer, 'It’s officially over for TOWIE’s Dan Edgar & Ella Rae Wise. After a steamy romance which started in Bali earlier this year, the pair have decided to call time on the love affair.
'Dan is set to focus on training for Dancing On Ice, whilst Ella has jetted off to Dubai for a month before filming starts for the TOWIE Christmas special. There isn’t any bad blood between the pair and it was fun while it lasted, but a long term relationship was sadly not on the cards.’
However, fast forward to April 2025 and the duo are very much back ON. Dan didn't join the cast trip to Bali (second time around) as he was too busy filming Dancing on Ice, but him and Ella had countless cute hone calls and FaceTime dates during this time.
But with the news that Ella is rumored to be taking part in the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother, rumours have begun to circulate that the duo have been 'rowing' again, as Ella feels she can't trust the Essex chap on his own.
What happened with Dan Edgar and Kate Wright?
Dan's first ever long term relationship was with Kate Wright - who is now Kate Ferdinand after marrying Rio Ferdinand - and they dated on and off for six years.
He's previously admitted that he will always be fond of his former flame, telling BANG Showbiz, 'It didn't work out. We're good friends. I haven't spoken to her for a few weeks.
'I was with Kate for a long time so I think there will always be feelings there. She has an amazing body.'
What happened with Dan Edgar and Chloe Sims?
Following a brief split from Amber Turner in 2019, Dan enjoyed a ‘fling’ with co-star Chloe Sims whilst enjoying filming in Thailand.
Chloe told The Sun at the time, 'Me and Dan are making a go of it.
'We have grown close over four years of friendship. We're just spending time together.'
Their relationship caused carnage on the show as Chloe, whose cousin Joey wasn’t keen on her romance with his best mate, was later left feeling pretty mugged off as it was revealed that he was still seeing Amber in secret.
Amber and Dan then rekindled their romance and Chloe admitted that she 'never wanted to speak to him ever again.'
How do I get hair as good as Dan Edgar's?
Dan's bouncy barnet is definitely a hit with the ladies - it's even got it's own Twitter account.
'Baffles me how Dan Edgar gets his hair like that,' commented one of Dan's followers under his one of his Instagram posts.
What happened with Dan Edgar and Amber Turner?
Dan and Amber announced they'd split in May 2023 after six years together and it’s definitely not been a straightforward split, with Dan and Amber having to navigate cheating rumours, moving out of their shared home and joint custody of their dog.
Although viewers saw them come face-to-face on TOWIE, both Dan and Amber have remained fairly tight lipped when it comes to speaking out about their split in public.
Does Dan Edgar have Instagram?
Yep, you can follow him at @danedgar.