'I'm in a really good place and I'm happy'
New UK|September 11, 2023
After splitting with his girlfriend of five years, TOWIE's Dan Edgar is ready to focus on himself and move on
SOFIA ZAGZOULE
'I'm in a really good place and I'm happy'

Following his break-up with long-term girlfriend Amber Turner, TOWIE star Dan Edgar says his partying days are very much behind him.

The 33-year-old and Amber, 30, called time on their romance back in May and in an exclusive chat, the star tells us that he wants to focus on himself rather than rush into a new relationship.

The former electrician is also quick to play down any rumours of a new romance with blonde model Hannah Rally, who he was recently papped with at Malaga airport. He tells us he's "fully single" and focused on his luxury swimwear brand, Beluga.

Here, Dan opens up about how hard it is to come out of a five-year relationship, but admits it's "for the best"...

Hi, Dan. What prompted you and Amber to call it a day?

There have been things that haven't been right for a long time. We tried it and at the end of the day it didn't work. There were a lot of changes I tried to make stuff I was making an effort with. It's easy on the surface to look at things and think, "Everything looks fine," but there was a lot going on behind the scenes.

It sounds like you really tried to make it work...

There was no way forward for us. I'm 33 now, it's not an age where you just see how it goes. Me and Amber have been together and we've been on and off. We've tried things and gone through a lot of trials and tribulations over the years. In the end it just hasn't worked. So, you move on. It's life. It is what it is.

How are things between you?

This story is from the September 11, 2023 edition of New UK.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the September 11, 2023 edition of New UK.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM NEW UKView All
A STICKY SITUATION
New UK

A STICKY SITUATION

Actors Chris Diamantopoulos and Guillaume Cyr bond with Margo Martindale and get beaten up by Jamie Lee Curtis in a riotous new comedy drama series

time-read
3 mins  |
December 02, 2024
THIS IS CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY
New UK

THIS IS CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY

Love Actually writer and director Richard Curtis gifts the world a new festive film this year

time-read
3 mins  |
December 02, 2024
LEARN HOW TO PLEASE YOURSELF
New UK

LEARN HOW TO PLEASE YOURSELF

The festive season can be an incredibly stressful time, particularly for peoplepleasers who struggle to put their own needs first

time-read
4 mins  |
December 02, 2024
Caught on dashcam injecting her ex with fatal dose of 'poison"
New UK

Caught on dashcam injecting her ex with fatal dose of 'poison"

Amanda Hovanec enlisted her lover and her mother in her cold-blooded plot

time-read
4 mins  |
December 02, 2024
'I looked better getting married at 53 than I did at 23!'
New UK

'I looked better getting married at 53 than I did at 23!'

Wellbeing coach Sarah-Jane Clark, from Swindon, shares how she achieved her dream of wearing a size 10 wedding dress after losing 12st

time-read
5 mins  |
December 02, 2024
'I am so looking forward to Christmas'
New UK

'I am so looking forward to Christmas'

Helen Flanagan shares her plans for the holidays with her new boyfriend Robbie Talbot and her kids

time-read
3 mins  |
December 02, 2024
I'm turning the anger into positive energy
New UK

I'm turning the anger into positive energy

His best friend's death has made Gok Wan rethink life

time-read
4 mins  |
December 02, 2024
‘I'm careful with who I allow in my inner circle
New UK

‘I'm careful with who I allow in my inner circle

Actress and presenter Kéllé Bryan on managing fame and fronting a new fashion initiative

time-read
4 mins  |
December 02, 2024
'There were rats..it is a real jungle
New UK

'There were rats..it is a real jungle

Marvin Humes on his I'm A Celebrity experience, backing his buddies and the importance of kindness

time-read
4 mins  |
December 02, 2024
'It's not going to be sexy Maura on I'm A Celeb'
New UK

'It's not going to be sexy Maura on I'm A Celeb'

Model Caprice Bourret tells new about her festive traditions and starring in and producing a Christmas film

time-read
4 mins  |
December 02, 2024