Denise Van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall makes subtle dig at her autobiography saying 'books sell without need for PR'

Television star Denise Van Outen has opened up about a tricky first few months on set when she joined the cast of much-loved soap EastEnders back in 2015.The actress and presenter, 47, reveals in her upcoming autobiography 'A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and Back' that landing her role as Albert Square's sharp-minded businesswoman Karin Smart "wasn't what I'd expected".Though her on-screen appearance may have only been a four-episode stint over a month long period, Denise claims to have instantly picked up on an ambience of tension between many of her co-stars. "I'd been used to working on shows with a happy, buzzy, atmosphere," the mother-of-one disclosed to readers. "And during my time on EastEnders, that wasn't really the case." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Denise Van Outen has spilled the beans on her outrageous sex life with her former fiancé, Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay. The former couple met in 1998 when GQ Magazine asked Denise to interview the musician at Silverstone racetrack.They immediately hit it off and Jay invited Denise back to his house in Buckinghamshire, with things only going from strength to strength.

DENISE Van Outen has shown off her new £35,000 car as she treats herself after her split with Eddie Boxshall. The TV presenter took to Instagram with a snap of the swanky electric motor, gushing it was "fabulous".

Denise van Outen had fans in hysterics on Thursday after sharing a hilarious video with daughter Betsy, 11.MORE: Denise Van Outen reveals she had spinal surgery to recover from Strictly injuryTaking to her Instagram, the former Strictly star filmed herself on the school run looking gorgeous in a glamorous white puffer coat, but it was Betsy who truly stole the show.WATCH: Denise chatting to Lorraine last week about new book A Bit of Me In the clip, the pair tested out an electric car and Betsy said: "Mummy's just picked me up from school and I love the new Citroen electric."READ: Denise Van Outen inundated with support after she opens up about 'difficult' health conditionRELATED: Denise van Outen's comforted by friends after opening up about her 'ups and downs'Denise then asked her daughter what she liked the most about the new car. Betsy cheekily remarked: "That it's got a seat massage!"Friends and fans were quick to respond to Betsy's quip and began to flood the comments with laughing faces.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers were in hysterics today as Ben Shephard made an X-rated innuendo about Laura Tobin's bush. The weather woman's report earlier in the show came in front of Britain's biggest Rhododendron bush in the grounds of South Lodge Hotel in Horsham.

Denise Van Outen is feeling "really hurt" following her break-up from Eddie Boxshall and is "licking her wounds" a source has told OK! The star split from her fiancé - who she appeared alongside in Celebrity Gogglebox - earlier this year and opened up about the break-up in her new memoir, A Bit Of Me: From Basildon to Broadway. In recent days, Eddie has vowed to move on from The Only Way Is Essex voiceover star, but a source said that Denise doesn't feel the same. "Denise is feeling really hurt at the moment," OK!'s source revealed.

Denise Van Outen enjoyed a luxurious dinner party with her friends and even enlisted the help of a celebrity favourite private chef. The 47 year old, whose ex Eddie Boxshall has vowed to move on in an expletive-laden post, enjoyed an 'intimate bespoke meal' with friends at her home in Essex with her nearest and dearest.

Denise Van Outen's ex partner Eddie Boxshall has shared a sweary message on Instagram following their split. A defiant Eddie took to social media to post a foul-mouthed message.

Denise van Outen's ex fiancé Eddie Boxshall has vowed to move on from his public split from the TV star in a cryptic post. Denise, 47, and Eddie, 46, parted ways earlier this year after Denise allegedly discovered her partner had been messaging other women.The Only Way Is Essex voice over star Denise shared a statement to confirm reported but then remained tight-lipped on the circumstances around the split for some time, before the release of her tell-all book; A Bit of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and Back.

Denise Van Outen ’s cheating ex Eddie Boxshall brutally mocked the star’s detective skills after she discovered his infidelity.

As Amanda Holden stars in Neighbours this week, she teases a return to acting.The Britain’s Got Talent judge tells us, “There's lots of things in the pipeline for me this year, acting wise, which is going to be brilliant.” Her last big roles were in the ITV safari drama Wild at Heart and the hit hairdresser series Cutting It. But first up is playing the glamorous aunt of Harlow, who comes to London to find out more about her dead mother Prue (played by another Brit, Denise van Outen and killed in a bomb explosion). She's the latest British star to appear on the soap.

Denise Van Outen’s ex Eddie Boxshall seems to have mocked his ex partner after she accused him of being unfaithful in her tell-all book.The 47 year old dumped ex Eddie, whom she’d starred with in Celebrity Gogglebox, when she allegedly discovered he’d been messaging other women behind her back. Stage and TV star Denise has detailed Eddie’s affairs in her new book A Bit of Me: From Basildon To Broadway And Back, claiming her ex took her phone and blocked a woman he'd been texting so she couldn't tell the Dancing On Ice star about their messages.

Denise Van Outen has been on the promotional tour with her brand new autobiography, A Bit Of Me: From Basildon To Broadway And Back.But her ex-boyfriend Eddie Boxshall has seemingly taken issue with her account of their relationship, appearing to take aim at the TV star in his latest Instagram post.WATCH: Denise van Outen's ex Eddie Boxshall shares tearful videoOn Sunday, Eddie shared black and white photo of Inspector Clouseau – a famously inept and incompetent fictional police detective – along with a cryptic caption."Inspector Clouseau………. The 2nd worst detective in the world !!!" he wrote alongside a rolling eyes emoji.

DENISE Van Outen’s cheating ex Eddie Boxshall has taken yet another swipe at her – insisting he “won’t be controlled”. Over the weekend, telly favourite Denise shared extracts from her new book, revealing how she discovered Eddie was sexting another woman and he responded with a cryptic message last night, telling fans there were “two sides”.

Denise Van Outen has opened up about the moment she discovered that her ex-fiancé Eddie Boxhall had been having an online affair behind her back – and what happened when she confronted the other woman.

LOOSE Women star Katie Piper has revealed the secrets behind her pioneering skin graft surgery after her devastating acid attack. The inspirational presenter, 38, has told her her 'old face' was 'removed' and she had a new one made from parts of a cow.

DENISE Van Outen figured out how her love rat partner was hiding his tracks — and then confronted the woman he was sharing sex messages with. The TV favourite was told fiancé Eddie Boxshall had gone on her phone to block the woman from contacting her on Instagram in a bid to keep their relationship secret.

DENISE van Outen's cheating ex Eddie Boxshall has been pictured out at 4am with his business partner, who he has 'grown close' to after their split. The DJ , 46, was pictured leaving a gig in Chelmsford with club promoter Julia Pinkney, 47, who has been described "shoulder to cry on".

Denise van Outen's ex-partner Eddie Boxshall has been photographed with his business parter Julia Pinkney, amid reports they've "grown close". Celebrity Gogglebox star Eddie, 48, and 47 year old Julia were snapped walking together before jumping into a black cab in the early hours of the morning, in photographs taken last month. Eddie, who appeared to make a subtle dig at Denise recently, wore a light blue shirt, which he paired with some denim jeans and a pair of dark Chelsea boots.

DENISE Van Outen has given fans a glimpse inside the incredible home. The TV star, 47, used to share her humble abode with fiance Eddie Boxshall, until she kicked him out in January after discovering he had been having phone sex and dates with other women.

Denise Van Outen has opened up about her wild antics during her time in the spotlight, including partying with the likes of Noel Gallagher and 'flashing Prince Charles'. The 47 year old, who recently opened up about her split from ex-fiancé Eddie Boxshall, shot to fame as an actress and presenter of Channel 4 show Big Breakfast. In her new book, titled A Bit Of Me: From Basildon To Broadway And Back, published by Penguin Books, Denise has lifted the lid on her life in the nineties, which was filled with non-stop partying and rocky romances.

Denise van Outen’s cheating ex Eddie Boxshall is reportedly moving on - three months after their split. It has been claimed Eddie has grown close to his business partner Julia. The reports come three months after their contentious split which made headlines.

DENISE van Outen's cheating ex Eddie Boxshall has grown close to his business partner three months after their split, according to reports. The DJ was pictured leaving a gig in Chelmsford with club promoter Julia Pinkney, 47, who the Mail describes as his "shoulder to cry on".

Denise van Outen has hit out at ex Eddie Boxshall - claiming he stole her phone when she suspected him of cheating. The Celebrity Gogglebox star has shared a brutal account of their break up. Reflecting on his cheating, Denise has shared a savage memory from when Eddie tried to nick her phone.