Denise Van Outen left 'truly gutted' after being forced to cancel Christmas cabaret just HOURS before taking to the stage due to safety concerns
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Denise Van Outen has been forced to cancel her Cabaret All Stars show just hours before taking to the stage in London on Thursday evening.
The actress, 50, announced the news on Instagram and said she was left 'truly gutted' after the Eight Embankment suffered a gas leak.
Denise apologised to fans, who would receive a refund, and explained how organisers had tried and failed to find an alternative venue.
Alongside a snap of herself on stage she wrote: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances we have been advised to cancel this evenings show due to health & safety (gas leak)'
'We are truly sorry and gutted to let down our audience. We will be fully refunding your pre payments. Please allow 1-2 weeks for refunds. So sorry!'.
'We tried today to find a back up venue but I hope you can appreciate it’s been very difficult to do so during the busiest week for events in London'.
Denise Van Outen, 50, has been forced to cancel her Cabaret All Stars show just hours before taking to the stage in London on Thursday evening.
The actress announced the news on Instagram and said she was left 'truly gutted' after the Eight Embankment suffered a gas leak (pictured with cabaret co-stars)
Before signing off: 'We will be back in the new year. Wishing you all a merry Christmas'.
Denise has been hosting the show, which features cabaret, drag and acrobatic acts, since 2020 and previously gushed: 'I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Cabaret All Stars night and to have worked closely with our show director Jess to curate a show that features some amazingly talented acts.
'I've had some memorable nights at Proud in the past, so the opportunity to sing some of my favourite songs at such a fantastic London venue is something I'm really excited about.'
Earlier this month Denise revealed exactly why she wants to stay single after enjoying a wild 'hedonistic' summer partying with celebrity pals.
The former Big Breakfast host, who has been single since splitting from Jimmy Barba in October 2023, joined exclusive dating app Raya earlier this year.
Despite admitting she had been connected with a Hollywood A-lister during her most 'hedonistic summer since the 90s', Denise has revealed she is content with being single.
She told The Mirror: 'I did connect with one massive Hollywood star. We had a little bit of the chat, but I don't live in LA, so I thought, he's not going to come to Chelmsford.
'My friends in these long-term relationships are all moaning to me anyway.'
Denise apologised to fans, who would receive a refund, and explained how organisers had tried and failed to find an alternative venue
Alongside a snap of herself on stage she wrote: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances we have been advised to cancel this evenings show due to health & safety (gas leak)'
Denise shared a lengthy statement to her followers
Denise and her backing dancers pictured during rehearsals at the venue earlier this week
Denise has been hosting the show, which features cabaret, drag and acrobatic acts, since 2020
Eight Embankment pictured
'They say they don't have sex and argue all the time. They try to creep in at night when their other half's asleep in bed.
'I feel happier now than I used to, because I'm more content in myself.'
While Denis has she has been on a few dates, she has said she is 'not fussed' about being in a relationship right now and isn't putting pressure on herself to find a new partner because she's very content with her own company these days.
Referencing the end of her engagement to Eddie Boxshall, who she split from in January 2022 after discovering he had been unfaithful, she previously told Fabulous magazine: 'I'm not fussed either way now.
'I'm really good friends with Tamzin Outhwaite and we were saying: 'Isn't it nice to actually just be loving life and not feel pressured to have to be in a relationship or be with someone?' I've learned to be on my own and be content.
'This industry can feel pressurised, and then when things go wrong, it's so public. You worry that people see you as a failure. I wonder if people say: 'Why can't she hold down a relationship? History keeps repeating itself, but I'm not chasing it now.'
Earlier this month Denise revealed exactly why she wants to stay single after enjoying a wild 'hedonistic' summer partying with celebrity pals
Following her split from Jimmy Barba (pictured together 2022) he joined exclusive dating app Raya
Denise confessed: 'I feel happier now than I used to, because I'm more content in myself' (pictured with ed Eddie Boxshall in 2015)
She added that her relationship with Eddie only got cut short because of what she discovered he had done and that is the 'sad part' of the break up.
Denise said she is now 'back to square one' but is trying to keep a 'positive outlook' and 'have an open heart'.
If she does find a new partner, the Celebrity Gogglebox star - who has 14-year-old daughter Betsy with ex-husband Lee Mead - will be keeping her relationship private for some time.
Denise found love again with Jimmy Barba in July 2022 following her devastating split from Eddie.
Denise went public with property developer Jimmy, 55, that summer after her split from her love rat ex Eddie, who she was with for seven years.
She ended her relationship with the commodities trader in January 2022 after discovering unfaithful messages.
Eddie moved out of Denise's home following their shock split and was thought to be staying with friends.
Six months later, she went public with Jimmy, who she met through All Saints singer Shaznay Lewis, at the Grand Prix Ball and the pair enjoyed their first holiday together after jetting to Marbella.
Denise then shocked fans in November 2023 as she announced she had split from new boyfriend Jimmy following a whirlwind 18 month romance.
She told The Sun: 'We have decided to part ways but we remain great friends and our families and children are still in touch.'
Eddie spoke about his split from Denise to MailOnline at the time, admitting: 'There aren't many breakups that that are easy ones and, you know, they take their toll. i
'It's not a nice thing and so for me to keep myself so focused on something... Exercise is a huge part of my life.'
A look back at Denise Van Outen's love life
Jay Kay (1998-2001)
Denise, who narrates The Only Way Is Essex, dated Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay, 52, for three years from 1998 to 2001.
The TV personality, 47, enjoyed a highly-publicised relationship with the Jamiroquai bandmember, 52, before they 'painfully' called it quits back in 2001.
Denise even wrote about him in her new autobiography A Bit Of Me, and he claimed they called off their plans to marry due to 'conflicting' jobs at the time.
The ex files: The star, who narrates The Only Way Is Essex, dated Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay, 52, for three years from 1998 to 2001 (pictured in 1998)
Nick Moran (2001)
After Jay, there was a brief rebound fling with Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels actor Nick Moran.
One onlooker observed of one of their date nights: 'They were like a pair of magnets - stuck together all night. They were kissing and cuddling like love-struck kids.'
Yet their relationship wasn't meant to be and the two stars split up shortly after they first began dating.
Former flame: After Jay, there was a brief rebound fling with Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels actor Nick Moran
Richard Traviss (2003-2005)
Following this, Denise dated nightclub owner Richard Traviss from 2003 until 2005, with the couple even becoming engaged during their romance.
During their relationship the couple were hit by cheating claims when a lapdancer penned a kiss and tell claiming to have slept with Richard in 2003 - claims that he and Denise denied.
Despite this the couple called it quits two years later but on good terms, with Denise telling ES Magazine: 'We're still talking and we're still great mates.'
Past romance: Denise dated nightclub owner Richard Traviss from 2003 until 2005, with the couple even becoming engaged during their romance (pictured in 2004)
Lee Mead (2007-2013)
Denise first walked down the aisle to wed her daughter Betsy's father Lee Mead, 40, however they separated four years later in 2013.
Denise married Lee in the Seychelles in 2009, after meeting on the 2007 TV show Any Dream Will Do where she was a judge and he was a contestant. They welcomed Betsy in 2010.
Denise confirmed they had parted ways in June 2013 - just six months after being named the runner-up on Strictly's tenth series.
Former flame: Denise first walked down the aisle to wed her daughter Betsy's father Lee, 40, in 2009, however they separated in 2013 (pictured in 2010)
Eddie Boxshall (2015-2022)
Denise began dating commodities trader Eddie Boxshall in 2015 and while the couple were never formally engaged they had announced they planned to marry.
She split from Eddie in January 2022 after he was caught having phone sex with other women, with Eddie later admitting he sent up to 20 sext messages behind Denise's back.
Eddie said he feels ashamed and 'deeply regrets' sending the messages and said he contacted his presenter ex-girlfriend many times to apologise but she did not want to reconcile their relationship.
It's all over: Denise began dating commodities trader Eddie Boxshall in 2015 and while the couple were never formally engaged they had announced they planned to marry, splitting in 2022 (pictured in 2015)
