Strictly Come Dancing star Tillie Amartey has revealed her new romance with rapper Bugzy Malone.
The Waterloo Road actress, 21, who appeared on the Strictly Christmas special last year alongside Neil Jones, was pictured with the 33-year-old former actor, real name Aaron Daniel Davies, at Royal Ascot.
Tillie, who is the niece of Spice Girls’ Mel B, looked glamorous in a low neck red gown with bold shoulders and a matching hat.
She finished her look with a gold purse and heels, and was pictured holding the arm of Bugzy, wearing a dapper suit and top hat.
The pair made their first public appearance together, with Tillie confirming their romance.
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She told MailOnline: ‘I feel really privileged to be here with an extremely gentlemanly man.’
A source added to the publication: ‘Bugzy and Tillie have a lot in common, they’re both actors and are currently pursuing film and TV roles and share a love of music.
‘Tillie is busy shooting Waterloo Road, which is her main focus right now, alongside keeping fit because training is another aspect of her life she really enjoys.
‘There may be a 12-year age gap between herself and Bugzy but neither of them is bothered by it, nothing can get in the way of the chemistry they share together.’
It had previously been claimed Tillie was dating former Strictly finalist and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier.
Last October, a source shared: ‘He is doing all the running at the moment. Bobby is messaging Tillie constantly in between rehearsals and has also asked her to the Strictly studio.’
The insider added to The Mirror: ‘Tillie does really like him, but she is based in Manchester and hasn’t decided if she will come down to see him.’
Bugzy meanwhile previously shut down claims he was dating Gemma Owen, who was 19 when she appeared on Love Island.
‘It’s not true! No. They’re trying to pull my name through the mud. It doesn’t make any sense!’ he told Metro.co.uk.
Metro.co.uk has approached Tillie and Bugzy’s reps for comment.
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