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Dean Gaffney is dating a ex-Harvard graduate who is said to ‘not be his usual type’ after meeting through pals.
The ex-EastEnders actor, 47, has reportedly fallen for Kate Black who studied international relations at the prestigious university.
Kate, 31, is also believed to have studied artificial intelligence at the University of York.
The couple – who have an age gap of 16 years – went on their first date back in April of this year.
According to The Sun, they were introduced by a mutual friend after Kate split up from her long-term boyfriend.
A source told the publication: ‘Dean’s smitten and they get on really well despite the fact she’s not exactly his usual type.
Dean Gaffney is dating a ex-Harvard graduate who is said to ‘not be his usual type’ after meeting through pals
The ex-EastEnders actor, 47, has reportedly fallen for Kate Black (pictured) who studied international relations at the prestigious university
‘He normally dates party girls and Kate’s more of a homebody. She’s smart, hard working and ambitious.
‘She normally dates driven, academic types. But she loves Dean’s sense of humour and laid-back approach to life.’
While a representative for Dean denied a romance, Kate told the outlet: ‘Yes, but no comment.’
Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Dean.
Last year it was revealed how Dean had signed up to a dating app in a bid to find love.
The actor, who has twin daughters from his romance with ex Sarah Burge, joined the dating app Hinge.
On his profile, he said he didn’t wish to date anyone who smokes, describing it as his ‘biggest turn-off.’
His profile said: ‘Be a nice humble person, it’s nice to be nice… you’ll get the same from me.’
The couple – who have an age gap of 16 years – went on their first date back in April of this year
While a representative for Dean denied a romance, Kate told The Sun: ‘Yes, but no comment’
Accompanying Dean’s profile is a collection of snaps showing him looking suited and booted, and it adds: ‘Dating me is like winning the lottery everyday.’
In 2019, Dean signed up to the dating app Bumble in a bid to find love, after splitting from his partner Sarah in 2015.
A source said at the time: ‘He’s a down-to-earth guy who doesn’t take life too seriously and just wants someone to spend time with. Dean knows he’s casting the net wide but he thinks that way there is more of a chance of meeting Mrs Right.’
In 2021, Dean then signed up to the celebrity dating app Raya, after failing to find a partner on Bumble or Tinder.
On his profile, Dean is said to have chosen Kate Bush’s 1989 track ‘This Woman’s Work’.
