Tamzin Outhwaite, 54, says she's loving single life as she shrugs off dating apps after split from toyboy ex
The former EastEnders star, 54, revealed she's loving single life and has no plans to rush into dating, despite recently joining a dating app, following her split from 34-year-old personal trainer Tom Child.
In a refreshingly honest chat, Tamzin admitted she struggles to keep up with the app and isn't thrilled at the thought of getting back into the dating scene.
She told The Sun: 'I'm single, I've tried the dating apps. I'm on one now but I keep forgetting to check it.
'I just can't imagine actually going on the date and going back to the small talk. It will happen one day but I'm certainly not waiting for it. I've been single for over a year now and I'm loving it too much.'
The TV favourite, who shot to fame as Mel Owen in EastEnders back in 1998, hasn't spent this much time single in her adult life, having gone from long-term relationship to long-term relationship for decades.
Tamzin explained: 'I owe it to myself to be single, because I haven't been single for this long, ever. I have always been in relationships. I actually like being on my own, it's really nice.'
Her break-up with Tom last year came six years after they first got together.
Tamzin later described it as the 'most respectful and mature' break-up she'd ever experienced - a far cry from her painful 2013 divorce from actor Tom Ellis, who she accused of multiple infidelities.
Despite her growing popularity on screen, Tamzin says love isn't currently a priority, with life as a mum to daughters Florence, 17, and Marnie, 12, taking up too much of her time.
And it's not just parenting that's keeping her busy.
Tamzin's acting career is booming with recent roles in ITV's The Tower and Channel 5's The Wives.
She even joined Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special last year, though ruled out doing the full series, joking: 'I don't have the patience or the bones at this stage - or muscles.'
Tamzin has also taken health into her own hands, revealing that she dropped a dress size before filming The Wives by ditching booze and exercising daily over six weeks.
Her break-up with Tom last year came six years after they first got together, which Tamzin later described as the 'most respectful and mature' break-up she'd ever experienced (pictured with ex Tom Ellis in 2012)
Now, she keeps fit with outdoor yoga and regular sauna sessions which she says 'without a doubt work'.
With a tight-knit group of celeb pals including Amanda Holden, Denise Van Outen and Angela Griffin, Tamzin's got plenty of support as she confirmed that she is in no rush to trade in her independence just yet.
Earlier this year the actress showed off her toned figure on Instagram as she worked out on a balcony whilst on holiday in Malta.
She uploaded a sped-up video detailing her workout routine in a throwback post from her time in the Mediterranean country.
The TV star went through her full routine, stretching her arms, legs and working on her core, as she did some balcony barre.
She then braved an ice cold shower after her workout, then showcased her impressive flexibility while stretching and doing some yoga on the deck.
The actress later headed to the gym and wowed fans as she performed a perfect headstand before pulling on her cosy white dressing gown for a massage and acupuncture.
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