Nick Candy stepped out with a dead ringer for his ex-wife Holly Valance on Tuesday, as he led the stars attending The Chancery Rosewood’s grand opening in London.
The billionaire property tycoon, 52, was revealed to have split from the Neighbours actress, 42, after 13 years of marriage in June.
And it appears he has already moved on with her doppelganger, as the couple were seen making their way to the star-studded event together.
Nick cut a dapper figure in a blazer, button-up shirt and tight-fitted navy trousers, while his female companion looked glamorous in a green velvet jumpsuit, her long highlighted tresses looking eerily similar to Holly’s own caramel locks.
The mystery woman is thought to be a Swedish socialite named Camilla, 33, who Nick was reported to have struck up a romance with last month, after they were spotted sharing a kiss at Heathrow Airport following a trip to Dubai.
An onlooker told The Sun: ‘Nick and his girlfriend were trying to keep it low-key, but it was pretty clear they were smitten. It looked like they were in the first stages of a romance and he seemed really keen on her.’
Nick Candy stepped out with a dead ringer for his ex-wife Holly Valance on Tuesday, as he led the stars attending The Chancery Rosewood’s grand opening in London
The billionaire property tycoon, 52, was revealed to have split from the Neighbours actress, 42, after 13 years of marriage in June (pictured together in 2022)
While the publication claimed that he had been splashing his cash to lavish Camilla with expensive gifts and trips abroad, with one source saying: ‘They are really enjoying spending time together, particularly alone like couples do when they are in the early stages of a romance.
‘And their trips are the last word in luxury as Nick can afford the most bijou places and likes to treat Camilla. He is a charmer, and has been wooing her with trips abroad, lovely meals and gifts like designer handbags and jewellery.’
Camilla is the CEO of a luxury candle business called Ino Scent, that sells vegan-friendly customised candles for £52.
She reportedly resides in a high-end area of London and mixes in the same circles as Nick, previously making an appearance at a premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival alongside the likes of Dua Lipa, Orlando Bloom and Adriana Lima.
However, Holly was said to have been left ‘blindsided’ by Nick’s new relationship, with reports claiming the businessman hadn’t told anyone about Camilla before whisking her off on romantic trips.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Nick has blindsided Holly and left her and his inner circle stunned about the romance.
‘There is now a slight feeling of surprise that he’s met someone else so soon — and particularly someone who’s a dead ringer for Holly. It will be pretty tough for her seeing him with Camilla.’
Joining them at the Chancery Rosewood was Princess Beatrice, who previously attended Nick’s nuptials to Holly in 2012.
The mystery woman is thought to be a Swedish socialite named Camilla, 33, who Nick was reported to have struck up a romance with last month (Camilla seen at Cannes Film Festival in 2019)
Holly was said to have been left ‘blindsided’ by Nick’s new relationship, with reports claiming the businessman hadn’t told anyone about Camilla before whisking her off on romantic trips (Holly and Nick seen in 2016)
Joining them at the Chancery Rosewood was Princess Beatrice, who previously attended Nick’s nuptials to Holly in 2012
She was the picture of sophistication in a black button-up coat over a classic little black dress as she was joined by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Also in attendance was Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly, who exuded elegance in a strapless white dress with a Strictly-inspired silver sequinned detail
Actress Rose McGowan turned heads as she arrived in a stylish bright blue coat teamed with chunky black lace-up boots
She was the picture of sophistication in a black button-up coat over a classic little black dress as she was joined by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Also in attendance was Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly, who exuded elegance in a strapless white dress with a Strictly-inspired silver sequinned detail.
Actress Rose McGowan turned heads as she arrived in a stylish bright blue coat teamed with chunky black lace-up boots.
While Stephen Merchant scrubbed up well in a smart blazer and matching trousers, paired with casual slip-on trainers.
Actor Richard E. Grant also put on a dashing display in navy blue waistcoat and matching jacket layered over a white button-up shirt.
News of Holly and Nick’s split broke in June, with the Aussie star seen the following day not wearing her wedding ring.
They tied the knot in 2012 and welcomed daughters Luka, 11, and Nova, eight, together, before ending their marriage after a ‘long time living separate lives’.
At the time, friends of the pair said their priority has always been their daughters and would continue to be so during the very ‘difficult period’.
While Stephen Merchant scrubbed up well in a smart blazer and matching trousers, paired with casual slip-on trainers
Actor Richard E. Grant also put on a dashing display in navy blue waistcoat and matching jacket layered over a white button-up shirt
Lady Victoria Hervey caught the eye in her bold salmon pink suit, which featured a plunging neckline and was decorated in sparkling sequins
Fashion designers Melissa Odabash and Julien MacDonald were also spotted at the opening gala party
The guests were treated to a performance by jazz pianist and singer Jamie Cullum inside the lavish opening
A source told Daily Mail: ‘They have been living separate lives for a long time, he’s travelling a lot. Nick has businesses in Dubai and London, The Reform Party.’
A family friend added to The Sun – who first reported the couple’s split: ‘The joint parenting of their two amazing daughters remains their top priority.
‘They’ve had to juggle a demanding lifestyle. Between family, public life, and Nick’s intense work commitments, it’s been a tough balance.’
The estranged couple were last pictured together in March, with Holly dressed in £10K of designer clothing as they enjoyed a swanky lunch together in London.
A spokesman for the couple said: ‘This is a private matter and we will not be making any further comment.’
They wed in 2012 a lavish £3million ceremony with guests including Elton John, Simon Cowell as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Together they enjoyed a lavish lifestyle and previously lived in a two-storey Hyde Park penthouse worth £175million, making it Britain’s most expensive flat.
Nick and Holly have since downsized to a £10million countryside mansion in the Cotswolds, which they have been renovating.
Holly and Nick tied the knot in 2012 and welcomed daughters Luka, 11, and Nova, eight, together, before ending their marriage after a ‘long time living separate lives’ (seen in 2022)
In 2020, Nick gifted Holly with a £26million superyacht, despite the mother-of-two famously suffering from sea sickness.
The businessman who previously poured millions into Conservative coffers, became Reform’s party treasurer earlier this year.
Both he and his former singer and actress wife have made little secret of their support for Nigel Farage.
As far ago as 2022 they joined him and US president Donald Trump for dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Holly also hosted fundraisers for Reform and they were in the audience when Farage returned as Party leader last year.
The former soap star has spent the last decade focusing on her personal life and political interests.
She launched her acting career in 1999 after winning the role of Felicity Scully in Neighbours, which she played until 2002.
Holly also hosted fundraisers for Reform and they were in the audience when Farage returned as Party leader last year (seen together at Reform party conference last year)
The Melbourne-born actress later moved to America and starred in several popular US movies and TV shows, including Taken, Entourage and Prison Break.
She semi-retired from the industry in 2015, although she made a brief cameo on Neighbours in 2022.
She raised eyebrows last year after slamming Greta Thunberg as a ‘demonic little gremlin’ and claiming Australia has become ‘too woke’ in a TV interview.
Holly said: ‘I don’t understand why you have this, like, demonic little gremlin high priestess of climatism as the goddess in classrooms, Greta [Thunberg]. All the kids are all coming home with depression and anxiety.’
