Sinitta has surprised fans by revealing that she has been quietly enjoying a secret romance for the past two years — but until now, she chose to keep the relationship firmly away from the spotlight.
The 62-year-old singer opened up during an appearance on Loose Women, where she reflected on her recent time in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity: South Africa and shared how the experience had changed the way she approaches life, love, and emotional vulnerability.
But it was her confession about a mystery man that truly caught attention.
For the first time, Sinitta revealed that she has been dating someone for around two years — a man she affectionately described as a “Leeds lad” with a big personality, a cheeky sense of humour, and plenty of “bad dad jokes.”
Despite her own decades in showbusiness, Sinitta admitted that her partner is not part of the entertainment world — and that was one of the biggest reasons she decided to protect their romance from public attention.
During the interview, Charlene White asked whether this new man had come into her life following the personal growth Sinitta experienced in the jungle.
Sinitta smiled as she suggested that may well be the case, before admitting that her partner is actually more cautious about public attention than she is.
She explained that when she found out she would be taking part in I’m A Celebrity: South Africa, the couple decided to take a step back publicly because the show was such a high-profile project.
According to Sinitta, her partner has no desire to become part of the showbiz machine.
“He’s not in show business,” she explained, adding that she did not believe he wanted to be pulled into that world.
Still, she made it clear that he is far from shy or dull. In fact, Sinitta described him as funny, full of character, and someone with a naturally entertaining personality.
But being a private person in a relationship with a famous star can bring pressure — and Sinitta wanted to avoid putting him in an uncomfortable position before he was ready.
She admitted that keeping the romance quiet had partly been her decision because she wanted to protect him.
Rather than expose him suddenly to public curiosity, headlines, and scrutiny, she chose to let the relationship grow privately.
“I wanted to protect him,” she said, before joking that he would probably be fine after all.
In a sweet moment, Sinitta even compared her mystery man to Harry Redknapp — suggesting she may have found someone warm, funny, loyal, and down-to-earth.
The revelation comes after Sinitta recently opened up about one of the most famous relationships of her life — her long, complicated romance with Simon Cowell.
For years, Sinitta and Simon had an on-off relationship before eventually becoming close friends. Their connection has remained a major part of her public story, and during her time on I’m A Celebrity: South Africa, Sinitta admitted she once truly believed she and Simon would get married.
Speaking with striking honesty, she confessed that she had imagined a future with him and thought they might one day build a traditional family life together.
But looking back, Sinitta admitted their relationship had its flaws.
She said Simon had not been a faithful boyfriend, while she herself became too possessive and emotionally attached.
The singer reflected that she may have romanticised the relationship more than she realised at the time.
She also acknowledged that seeing Simon now with his partner and son helped her understand that everyone eventually finds the person they are truly meant to build a life with.
For Sinitta, that realisation seemed bittersweet.
She admitted she may have been the right person for Simon during one chapter of his life, but not the person meant for his future.
Despite their complicated romantic history, Sinitta and Simon have remained friends — a bond that has survived far longer than their relationship.
However, Sinitta has also spoken candidly in the past about how her feelings for Simon affected other parts of her life.
She previously admitted that her marriage to ex-husband Andy Willner was, in some ways, a “revenge move” following her heartbreak over Simon.
Although she described Andy as a lovely person and said the marriage developed into something real, Sinitta also confessed that there was still unfinished emotional business with Simon during that period.
Her honesty has painted a picture of a woman who has loved deeply, hurt openly, and taken years to fully understand what she truly needed from a relationship.
Now, with her secret “Leeds lad” finally being spoken about publicly, Sinitta appears to be entering a very different chapter.
This romance is not built around fame, headlines, or showbiz power.
Instead, it seems to be rooted in humour, privacy, and emotional safety — something Sinitta may have been searching for after years of very public love stories.
And while she has not revealed his identity, her words suggest that this relationship has brought a softer, happier energy into her life.
After years of being linked to one of the most famous men in entertainment, Sinitta may have finally found comfort with someone far removed from the spotlight.
A private romance.
A funny Leeds lad.
And a woman finally choosing peace over public pressure.
