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EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has suffered a break-in in his car just weeks before Christmas, as the soap star confided in his fans on Instagram after the traumatic incident. The BBC actor, who starred on EastEnders between 1993 and 2003 and again from 2017 to 2019, shared the horrific damage to his Audi sports car on his stories. Dean, 45, had chosen to park his vehicle on a street in London while he ran errands, but when the actor returned he discovered the window on the driver's side had been smashed in.

Dean Gaffney had a shocking encounter when he was hit by a car driven by Chelsea footballer Wesley Fofana, resulting in a broken collar bone back in 2022.The former EastEnders star, 45, was "catapulted" into the air after being struck by Wesley's Lamborghini during a night out on King's Road in Chelsea, West London. Wesley was breathalysed at the scene, and after passing the test he was allowed to leave as he was not deemed to be at fault for the incident. An eyewitness has now revealed that Dean wasn't told until later that he had been run over by a famous football star.

ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has been a staple of our telly schedules since 2002, with famous faces braving everything from skydives to munching on bugs in locations as diverse as the Aussie jungle, South Africa's Krueger Park and even rainy Gwrych Castle in Wales.This year, Jamie Lynn Spears, Sam Thompson, Josie Gibson, Fred Sirieix, Nella Rose, Nigel Farage, Grace Dent, Marvin Humes, Danielle Harold and Nick Pickard were all dropped into camp on Sunday, 19 November. As a new group of celebrities enter camp and the 23rd series gets underway, OK! remember some of the jungle favourites who are no long with us.

Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona has showed off her three epic Christmas trees as she revealed she's opted to put them up early because of an upcoming festive job. Kerry teased that she's going on another 'panto tour' in December, that will see her unable to spend time with her kids.The star displayed her trio of trees, including a Grinch-themed tree complete with huge baubles featuring the green furry character.

Soap friends of former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney have all rallied around him for support following his mum's funeral yesterday.The star, who left the soap in 2019, revealed his mum sadly passed away last month and penned an emotional tribute to her at the time that spoke about the tragic loss of his "beautiful" mother. Dean, 45, confirmed he was the one to have "found her sleeping" and was "simply broken" at the time.

EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney has said that he is "happy" that he was the one to find his mum after her heartbreaking death.The brave actor has taken to Instagram to announce that he found Marian this morning, 14 August, before sharing some beautiful snaps. Dean wrote an emotional tribute to his late mum on the social media platform.The 45 year old is a self-confessed mummy's boy and he spoke about her openly calling her one of the "most amazing selfless, caring, generous souls to ever walk the earth." He wrote: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has shared his devastation following the heartbreaking death of his beloved mother. Accompanying a sweet black and white photograph of the pair of them together, the actor took to Instagram and penned: "I am simply broken to share that my beautiful selfless mother Marian has sadly passed away." Confirming he was the one to find her, he continued: "I was, am and always will be a mummy's boy so this news has completely floored me.

Former EastEnders star Dean Gaffney has said that he “might not be here today” if it wasn’t for the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! medical team. The soap star, who recently joined the likes of Myleene Klass and Carol Vorderman in the I’m A Celebrity… South Africa jungle, revealed that he was in the running to enter the jungle back in 2020 when he underwent a series of medical examinations which discovered warning signs of bowel cancer.

Dean Gaffney has revealed he put on almost a stone in weight while starring on I’m A Celebrity South Africa, while his campmates were “wilting away”. EastEnders favourite Dean, 45, first starred on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2006, and made his highly anticipated return to camp late last year for the spin-off All Star series that’s currently airing on ITV.

Helen Flanagan and Dean Gaffney are the latest stars to be sent home from I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.The duo were plunged straight into an intense Bushtucker Trial during the latest episode of the South African edition of the show, and tried with all their might to get a seat on the safe bench. During the challenge, the campmates taking part were all locked inside wooden boxes with glass screens.The rest of the group then watched as the stars attempted to fish for their keys amongst critters and other contents.

Georgia Toffolo, Andy Whyment, Myleene Klass, and Jordan Banjo have battled to stay on I’m a Celebrity… South Africa during a tense head-to-head trial.The camp’s pride leaders Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney were tasked with picking two members from each of their prides to go head-to-head in a “straight race” for survival on Friday’s episode. Former Made In Chelsea star Toffolo and actor Whyment were chosen for Swash’s green team, who have lost every challenge to date, while former Hear’Say singer Klass and radio DJ Banjo were picked for Gaffney’s yellow team.The four celebrities were trapped in four separate mine shafts and covered in sticky molasses where they had to dig for golden nuggets before placing on a pair of scales.

As another week of I’m a Celebrity…South Africa came to a close on Friday, fans at home were left baffled by one amusing gaffe made by Myleene Klass. The star had been overwhelmed during the show as she missed out on speaking to her children on the Bush Telegraph, when team captain Dean Gaffney decided to award the chance to speak to loved ones at home to fellow contestant Helen Flanagan instead. As she struggled to come to terms with the news, the 45 year old mum of two broke down in tears as she tried to hold it together in front of her campmates.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'s first ever all stars series has been thrown into chaos as a huge storm broke over the camp. A teaser clip from Thursday night's episode shows the campmates – including new arrivals Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney – panicking as they hear rumbles of thunder overhead.

Out with one, in with two more. As Im a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! South Africa said their goodbyes to Amir Khan, they also said hello to EastEnders stars Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney.The pair secretly arrived on I’m A Celeb to be greeted immediately with a Bushtucker trial, described by ITV as “one of the most disgusting ever”.The pair reunited with hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, who explained that they would be drinking “gruesome concoctions” in a bid to win treats for individual campmates.

In a true blast from the past on Tuesday (May 2nd) Eastenders icon Dean Gaffney returned to the I’m a Celebrity jungle, 17 years after originally appearing on the show back in 2006. The 45 year old star first appeared on the Aussie edition of the show alongside the likes of Busted ’s Matt Willis and Hear’Say singer Myleene Klass, but sadly failed to secure the jungle crown after coming fifth in the competition.

Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney have revealed they both have the very sweet same reason for re-entering the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. On Tuesday night, former EastEnders actors Joe and Dean will enter the South African camp alongside other famous faces including fellow soap stars Helen Flanagan and Andy Whyment.

I’m A Celebrity royalty Joe Swash and Dean Gaffney will arrive in the South African bush to face the Flipping Disgusting drinking trial to win treats for their new campmates. In scenes set to air on Tuesday evening, the pair will secretly arrive on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa to be greeted immediately with a Bushtucker trial, described as "one of the most disgusting ever", according to ITV.The pair are set to reunite with hosts Ant and Dec who explain they will be drinking "gruesome concoctions" in a bid to win treats for individual campmates.

I’m A Celebrity... South Africa is set to get two new arrivals in the form of former EastEnders actors, Dean Gaffney and Joe Swash.The special all-stars series is in full swing, with some of the most legendary stars from the last 20 years slumming it in a jungle in South Africa. The show has been pre-recorded and therefore does not offer viewers the normal opportunity to vote for celebs to do the trials.

Dean Gaffney and Janice Dickinson's husband Dr Robert Gerner became embroiled in a physical altercation during a post-show dinner for I'm A Celebrity... South Africa, Gillian McKeith has revealed.The former supermodel's husband is alleged to have confronted former EastEnders star Dean after he attempted to kiss Janice on her cheek. It came as Janice was still nursing wounds after she had a fall during filming, with her husband becoming concerned that a kiss could potentially contaminate the wounds.

After four years, Dean Gaffney is making a comeback to acting as he is confirmed to star in a new pantomime this April. Dean, 45, is confirmed as the Prince in the upcoming production of Rapunzel, which is loosely based on the Disney movie, Tangled. Kerry Katona,42, is also scheduled to feature in the new pantomime, playing Mother Gothel who keeps Rapunzel locked away in the tower.

Fans of primetime soap EastEnders will remember loveable mechanic Ricky Butcher.The character has been absent from Albert Square for quite some time but after ten long years, he’s making a dramatic comeback.The Sun reports that 50-year-old actor Sid Owen, who plays Ricky, will begin filming on set next month with Charlie Brooks, Ricky’s on-screen sister Janine. He’ll also reunite with Kim Medcalf, who plays Ricky’s ex-wife Sam Mitchell. A source revealed: “Bosses have an exciting storyline planned for his return, involving lots of key players.

BBC EastEnders and former I'm a Celebrity star Dean Gaffney, 44, is reportedly giving the ITV show another try having signed up for an All Stars series, set to be filmed in South Africa. The actor, who played Robbie Jackson in the BBC soap, last appeared in the jungle 16 years ago in 2006 when he headed to Australia alongside hosts Ant and Dec. It's reported that the new all-star series will have a different feel to previous years as the cast will be off to South Africa for the first time in the show's history.

Viewers of the new ITV series The Games were left confused when they spotted Dean Gaffney backstage during the rowing challenge. The Channel 4 show, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff, sees 12 super-fit celebrities compete in sporting challenges, including an athletics arena, swimming pool, gymnasium, and velodrome.

Ex-EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has found a new love interest - and she’s the same age as his twin daughters Chloe and Charlotte.The 44-year-old soap star became a grandad last year and vowed to stop dating women in their twenties. But according to a close pal, he’s getting cosy with a fresh-faced Russian model.The friend told The Sun: “She is absolutely gorgeous so it’s no surprise she has caught Dean’s eye.

Dean Gaffney has shared a rare picture of his stunning daughter Chloe and his newborn granddaughter Mimi.The EastEnders star delightedly announced that Chloe had welcomed a beautiful little girl with her partner Declan in mid-July and couldn't be prouder. In a new post shared to his Instagram Story on Monday evening, the 43 year old uploaded a sweet snap of Chloe smiling for the camera while holding the youngster as she soundly slept.

Dean Gaffney has revealed he will be calling Danny Dyer for tips after becoming a grandfather at the age of 43.The EastEnders star shared his delight after his daughter Chloe welcomed a beautiful little girl with her partner Declan in mid-July.

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs has given a glimpse into her Ibiza getaway as she parties with EastEnders star Dean Gaffney and club owner Wayne Lineker amid her recent 'split'. Mum-of-two Amy, 31, who has reportedly parted ways from her boyfriend Tim after 14 months together, looked sensational in a collection of gorgeous swimwear as she let her hair down in Ibiza.

Dean Gaffney has vowed to be the "best looking grandfather in town" following the birth of his first grandchild at age 43. Last week, the former EastEnders star expressed his delight after his daughter Chloe welcomed a little girl named Mimi with her partner Declan.

Dean Gaffney has proudly revealed that he has become a granddad at the age of 43.The former EastEnders star made the sweet announcement in a post shared on his Instagram account on Tuesday morning, where he revealed that his daughter Chloe had given birth to a little girl with her partner Declan. "Welcome to this crazy world, my beautiful granddaughter Mimi," the besotted actor wrote in the caption alongside a snap of him cradling the newborn.

EastEnders star Dean Gaffney was reportedly “turned away” from Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral on Friday 8 January. Dean, 42, who has played Robbie Jackson on and off on the soap for a number of years, was snapped amongst the mourners to bid farewell to Barbara, following her tragic death aged 83.The soap actor wore a face covering over his nose and mouth as he went to attend the service at Golders Green Crematorium in London.