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Denise Van Outen's new boyfriend Jimmy Barba joked about his love life and kissed a female audience member as he attempted to launch a career in stand-up comedy.
In footage from a 2009 workshop held at The Comedy School in Camden, the 55-year-old reality star put on a very energetic performance dancing around the stage as he quipped that he had trouble approaching women.
Jimmy - who relied heavily on audience participation throughout the gig - went on to close his show by grabbing the head of a classmate in the front row and holding it against his chest before planting a kiss on her forehead.
Throwback: Denise Van Outen's new boyfriend Jimmy Barba joked about his love life and kissed a female audience member as he attempted to launch a career in stand-up comedy
During his set, the property developer revealed that he was inspired by his partner to take up a career in comedy - joking: 'I'm not married but I've got a girlfriend, a decent girlfriend.
'She got me into comedy actually she said "Jimmy, you're a joke". I'll be a f***ing comedian don't make me laugh, I'm going to be a comedian, you're a f***ing joke.'
He went on to discuss his bid to find a wife, stating: 'I've got this little problem, when I meet The One - the one I'm going to marry as I'm not married yet - I have a problem where I have a nervous reaction.
'If I meet someone that's cute and cool, I'll be in a disco and she'll be like over there [imitates dancing] and I'm like "yeah what's up", and the woman of my dreams is over there, turn around and [pulls a funny face while dancing 'I can't help it, it happens!'
Cute couple: Jimmy, 55, and Denise, 48, went public with their new romance on Wednesday as they attended the Grand Prix Ball in aid of The Global Gift Foundation
Throughout the show Jimmy encouraged the audience to scream out his name and closed his set by sitting on the lap of a woman in the front row.
As Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Babe played in the background, Jimmy then undid his belt and whipped it around his head before cradling his classmate and pulling herself towards them.
Jimmy - who went public with his romance with Denise this week - is no stranger to showing off his moves - having starred in Tom Jones' Sex Bomb music video in 1999, where he busted some very saucy moves with a bevy of beauties.
Loving life: In footage from a 2009 workshop held at The Comedy School in Camden, the 55-year-old reality star put on a very energetic performance dancing around the stage
Cosy: Jimmy - who relied heavily on audience participation throughout the gig - went on to close his show by grabbing the head of a classmate in the front row and holding it against him
He went on to appear with the vocal powerhouse, 82, on a 2000 episode of Top Of The Pops, entertaining viewers by gyrating alongside some female dancers.
Jimmy appeared to be in his element as he threw one brunette beauty around the studio and she proceeded to grind on top of him in risqué scenes.
MailOnline previously revealed Jimmy was once an Italian reality star who sent flirty messages to the likes of Cheryl and Laura Woods.
His new girlfriend Denise has enjoyed a long life in the spotlight, starring on various shows and demonstrating her vocal talents on the West End, and it's since been revealed that Jimmy has forged a similar career path.
Back in 2010, Jimmy became a household name in Italy after starring in the eleventh series of Big Brother (Grande Fratello) where he finished in fourth place.
New moves: Jimmy is no stranger to showing off his moves - having starred in Tom Jones' Sex Bomb music video in 1999, where he busted some very saucy moves with a bevy of beauties
While he may not have won the series and bagged the €300,000 grand prize, he kept audiences entertained during his stint by striking up romances with two of his fellow housemates, Rosa Baiano and Margherita Zanatta.
What followed was a short-lived pop career, with Jimmy releasing three singles between 2012 and 2013 - although they failed to light up the charts.
More recently, Jimmy - who described his career as being a dancer and farmer when he appeared on Grande Fratello - has shunned the world of showbiz to become a property developer.
However, the British-Italian star did reveal that he still has an interest in celebrity culture when he struck up a conversation with the likes of singer Cheryl and Sky Sports' Laura Woods.
Dancing: Jimmy appeared to be in his element as he threw one brunette beauty around the studio
Steamy: She proceeded to grind on top of him in risqué scenes
Wow! Jimmy certainly had fun with the gorgeous ladies on set before the millennium
Serious: He blasted the tune through a pair of headphones while shooting a stern expression
In 2019, Jimmy was quick to offer himself up as a romantic prospect for Cheryl, 34, who tweeted: 'Wanna be my Valentine?!' prompting Jimmy to quickly respond 'Yep.'
In December 2021 Jimmy was quick to call Laura 'Beautiful' with a kissing emoji after she shared a snap showing off one of her outfits.
Jimmy is said to have been dating Denise for a few weeks after being introduced through All Saints star Shaznay Lewis, with an insider telling MailOnline they have been 'on a few dates.'
Having a blast! He went on to appear with the vocal powerhouse, 82, on a 2000 episode of Top Of The Pops, entertaining viewers by gyrating alongside some female dancers
'It's early days but everything is going really well and Denise is happy,' the source revealed.
Sources told MailOnline the couple have been dating for a few weeks after being introduced by a mutual friend.
The entrepreneur owns Whiteditch Lane Development LTD and based on photos added to his Twitter account appears to be a father to a young daughter.
Denise is mother to 10-year-old Betsy whom she shares with ex partner Lee Mead and while she has performed in many West End shows Jimmy too is a singer.
As seen on screen: Back in 2010, Jimmy became a household name in Italy after starring in the eleventh series of Big Brother (Grande Fratello) where he finished in fourth place
Oh my! While he may not have won the series and bagged the €300,000 grand prize, he kept audiences entertained during his stint by striking up romances with his fellow housemates
Pucker up! Jimmy quickly made a name for himself as the Lothario of the Big Brother house
Outing: Denise's ex Eddie Boxshall looked glum on Thursday as he stepped out for the first time since she went public with her romance with Jimmy
Denise went Instagram official with Jimmy on Thursday morning, sharing photos of the two cuddled up at the event and dining with friends.
The couple appear to have much in common with photos posted to his social media grid showing him taking to the stage with a microphone in hand.
It's Denise's first relationship since she revealed she had split from partner of seven years Eddie in a New Year's Instagram post, after initially discovering his infidelities in November 2021.
Cute couple: The singer, 48, went public with her new man Jimmy, 55, this week when they attended the Grand Prix Ball - five months after she split