Rapper Bugzy Malone is dating former Strictly Come Dancing star Tillie Amartey. The couple, who have kept their relationship relatively private, made their first public appearance together at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Bugzy Malone, whose real name is Aaron Davies, is 33 years old, while Tillie Amartey, famed for her role in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road, is 21. Tillie recently appeared on the Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing, performing a festive jive with professional dancer Neil Jones.

Their romance comes after Bugzy Malone shut down rumours in 2023 that he was dating Love Island's Gemma Owen, stating on Instagram: "Michael Owen, your daughter looks lovely, but 19 just isn't my cup of tea or coffee."

Tillie confirmed their relationship at Ascot, expressing her excitement: "I feel really privileged to be here with an extremely gentlemanly man." A source close to the couple added, "Bugzy and Tillie have a lot in common. They're both actors and are currently pursuing film and TV roles, and they share a love of music."

Despite the 12-year age gap, the source mentioned that neither Bugzy nor Tillie are bothered by it. "Nothing can get in the way of the chemistry they share together," the source continued. Tillie, who is currently busy shooting Waterloo Road and maintaining her fitness routine, previously dated EastEnders and Strictly star Bobby Brazier, with whom she reportedly stayed in touch as recently as last October.

Tillie, born in Leeds and the niece of Spice Girl Mel B, has appeared in the film adaptation of David Walliams' book Ratburger alongside Sheridan Smith, as well as in the TV series Doctors.

Bugzy Malone's background is marked by a tough upbringing in Manchester, where he was involved in criminal activities from a young age and witnessed the murder of his uncle. After serving time in prison at the age of sixteen, Bugzy turned his life around by embracing boxing and music as positive outlets. In 2020, he proposed to his girlfriend of nine years in Paris, but the couple split before marrying.

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