In a shocking twist to her love life, EastEnders star Debbie Arnold has revealed she’s found love again at the age of 70 — and it all started at a funeral!
The former soap star, known for her iconic roles as April Branning on EastEnders and Carole Evans on Coronation Street, opened up about her unconventional romance on Channel 5’s Vanessa show, where she confessed that meeting her new partner at a wake was anything but ordinary. She even joked that she’s a “cougar” now, as her new beau is nine years her junior!
Debbie, who has been through two marriages and a whirlwind love life, admitted she never expected to meet someone like him — especially not in such an unlikely setting. She recalled the moment she first met him: “It was at the wake of a friend’s mother. I wasn’t there to meet anyone, but when I started talking to him, it was like ‘boom!’”
Despite having a type — or so she thought — Debbie quickly realized that age and appearance don’t matter when it comes to love. She even confessed she would’ve “swiped left” on him had it been a dating app, as he didn’t fit her usual criteria. But something clicked, and just a few moments later, they were sharing a kiss that left her saying, “Oh my goodness, I’m in big trouble here!”
Her fans have flooded her social media with messages of support, with many praising her for proving that love truly knows no boundaries. One fan commented, “Good for you, Debbie! Love always finds a way.”
Debbie, now calling him “the love of my life,” continues to inspire us all by showing that, no matter your age, it’s never too late to find love. As she so wisely put it, “I just know he’s the one.”
So here’s to finding love in the most unexpected places — and to Debbie Arnold, proving once again that age is just a number when it comes to matters of the heart.
