Denise Van Outen has revealed exactly why she wants to stay single after enjoying a wild ‘hedonistic’ summer partying with celebrity pals.

The presenter, 50, who has been single since splitting from Jimmy Barba in October 2023, joined exclusive dating app Raya earlier this year.

Despite admitting she had been connected with a Hollywood A-lister during her most ‘hedonistic summer since the 90s’, Denise has revealed she is content with being single.

She told the Mirror: ‘I did connect with one mᴀssive Hollywood star. We had a little bit of the chat, but I don’t live in LA, so I thought, he’s not going to come to Chelmsford.

‘My friends in these long-term relationships are all moaning to me anyway.’

‘They say they don’t have Sєx and argue all the time. They try to creep in at night when their other half’s asleep in bed.

Denise Van Outen has revealed exactly why she wants to stay single after enjoying a wild ‘hedonistic’ summer partying with celebrity pals

The presenter, 50, – who has been single since splitting from Jimmy Barba in October 2023 – joined exclusive dating app Raya earlier this year

‘I feel happier now than I used to, because I’m more content in myself.’

While Denis has she has been on a few dates, she has said she is ‘not fussed’ about being in a relationship right now and isn’t putting pressure on herself to find a new partner because she’s very content with her own company these days.

Referencing the end of her engagement to Eddie Boxshall, who she split from in January 2022 after discovering he had been unfaithful, she previously told Fabulous magazine: ‘I’m not fussed either way now.

‘I’m really good friends with Tamzin Outhwaite and we were saying: ‘Isn’t it nice to actually just be loving life and not feel pressured to have to be in a relationship or be with someone?’ I’ve learned to be on my own and be content.

‘This industry can feel pressurised, and then when things go wrong, it’s so public. You worry that people see you as a failure. I wonder if people say: ‘Why can’t she hold down a relationship? History keeps repeating itself, but I’m not chasing it now.’

She added that her relationship with Eddie only got cut short because of what she discovered he had done and that is the ‘sad part’ of the break up.

Denise said she is now ‘back to square one’ but is trying to keep a ‘positive outlook’ and ‘have an open heart’.

If she does find a new partner, the Celebrity Gogglebox star – who has 14-year-old daughter Betsy with ex-husband Lee Mead – will be keeping her relationship private for some time.

Despite admitting she had been connected with a Hollywood A-lister during her most ‘hedonistic summer since the 90s’, Denise has revealed she is content with being single

While Denis has she has been on a few dates, she has said she is ‘not fussed’ about being in a relationship right now and isn’t putting pressure on herself to find a new partner because she’s very content with her own company these days (Jimmy Barba pictured in October 2023)

Referencing the end of her engagement to Eddie Boxshall (seen together), who she split from in January 2022 after discovering he had been unfaithful, she told Fabulous magazine: ‘I’m not fussed either way now’

Denise found love again with Jimmy Barba in July 2022 following her devastating split from Eddie.

Denise went public with property developer Jimmy, 55, that summer after her split from her love rat ex Eddie, who she was with for seven years.

She ended her relationship with the commodities trader in January 2022 after discovering unfaithful messages.

Eddie moved out of Denise’s home following their shock split and was thought to be staying with friends.

Six months later, she went public with Jimmy, who she met through All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis, at the Grand Prix Ball and the pair enjoyed their first holiday together after jetting to Marbella.

Denise then shocked fans in November 2023 as she announced she had split from new boyfriend Jimmy following a whirlwind 18 month romance.

She told The Sun: ‘We have decided to part ways but we remain great friends and our families and children are still in touch.’

Eddie spoke about his split from Denise to MailOnline at the time, admitting: ‘There aren’t many breakups that that are easy ones and, you know, they take their toll. i

‘It’s not a nice thing and so for me to keep myself so focused on something… Exercise is a huge part of my life.’