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Vinnie Jones makes first public appearance with new girlfriend five years after wife's tragic death


Vinnie Jones has been supported by his girlfriend Emma Ford as they made their first public appearance together at the launch of his Only Fools and Horses West End musical

The pair attended the launch of Vinnie's West End debut in Only Fools and Horses at the Eventim Apollo (Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)In an emotional interview with The Sunday Times, Vinnie revealed Emma's touching words, saying: "She said to me that she had had a chat with Tanz and said, 'I'm going to look after him for you'. Vinnie's wife Tanya tragically died in 2019 after being diagnosed with cancer (Image: Getty Images North America)Reflecting on this opportunity, Vinnie shared: "I've always been a fan of Only Fools And Horses, and when my longtime friend, (the promoter) Phil McIntyre called me up and said he was interested in me playing the role of Danny Driscoll, I told him to count me in." Without skipping a beat, 2024 continues to be action-packed for the footballer-turned-thespian, also featuring in Guy Ritchie's film The Gentlemen and celebrating the renewal of his Discovery + farming series for a second season.

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