Blimey Ricky! Strictly's Sid Owen, 40, debuts his model girlfriend, 24, but it hasn't helped his dancing
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Former EastEnders star Sid Owens might be at the bottom end of the leader board on Strictly, but he is a winner in the love stakes
The Strictly star has revealed his new girlfriend, model Laura Garner, who at 24 is 16 years younger than the actor.
Sid, who is partnered with Ola Jordan, made his public debut with the leggy model at the premiere of Cirqye du Soleil's Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour at London's O2 arena.
Heads up! Sid Owen looks pleased as punch as he publically debuts his new love, model Laura Garner
Friends say Sid has been dating the model for four months.
At the swanky do Sid introduced his new lady to a gaggle of celebrity friends including Denie Welch and BGT's Diversity.
An onlooker told The Sunday Mirror: 'Laura is a gorgeous girl and Sid couldn't wipe the grin off his face when she arrived on his arm. There may have been spectular scenes happening on stage but the pair only had eyes for each other.'
Can't take my eyes off you! Sid keeps his eyes on his new girlfriend, who still lives at home with her parents
Sid, who played Ricky in EastEnders for 24 years, left the soap to go on BBC 1 flagship show Strictly Come Dancing.
Last night Sid only scored 22 out of 40 for his salsa after judge Bruno Tonioli blasted the routine, saying he made 'an incredible amount of mistakes'.
Perhaps his new girlfriend, who still lives at home with her parents in Bracknell, is proving a distraction.
Beats Biana! Sid Owen's new girlfriend is a professional model, seen here on the right in a recent campaign
There's the face of a happy guy! Sid Owen with partner Ola Jordan at rehearsals
Sid, who was previously engaged to 28-year-old Polly Parsons, split with her after a turbulent six year relationship.
They were caught in a public brawl early on in the romance, when they were photographed fighting in the street outside Essex nightclub Faces in 2008.
Doormen had to restrain then 24-year-old Polly as she swung at Sid with her handbag reportedly after another young woman inside the club addressed him.
Riiiicky! Sid Owens played hapless Ricky for almost 24 years in EastEnders
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