I'm A Celebrity Danielle Harold: Age, Boyfriend And TV Shows

12 December 2023, 17:00

Danielle Harold enters I'm A Celeb
Danielle Harold has taken on the I'm A Celebrity jungle 2023. Picture: Getty/ITV

By Fong Chau

Award-winning soap actress Danielle Harold was a fan favourite in the I’m a Celebrity jungle, here is everything we know about the actress including her age, net worth and potential boyfriend.

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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! came back to our TV screens for its 23rd season with Ant and Dec back as our hosts with a whole new line up of stars. And one celebrity that took on the jungle was soap actress Danielle Harold.

She's best known for playing Lola Pearce in EastEnders. Talking to viewers in her I’m a Celeb introduction video she admitted that she was “a bit scared of going into the jungle as [herself]” after she has spent fifteen years “hiding behind characters.”

While on the show she took on critters and heights with fellow campmate Josie Gibson and endured a rancid shower with Jamie Lynn Spears.

Here's everything you need to know about Danielle from her age, boyfriend and all the TV shows she's been on.

Danielle Harold is swapping her glam life for the I'm A Celeb jungle
Danielle Harold has swapped her glam life for the I'm A Celeb jungle. Picture: Getty

How old is Danielle Harold?

Danielle was born on 30 May 1992, which makes her 31-years-old and a Gemini.

Some of Gemini’s best traits are being funny, clever and charismatic - we wonder if those be enough to win over the public and get Daneille out of those dreaded Bushtucker trials!

What TV shows has Danielle Harold been on?

Danielle is best known for playing Lola Pearce on the long-running BBC soap EastEnders. She first appeared on the show in 2011 and was a regular until 2015.

After leaving the soap for a short time, Danielle reprieved her role as Lola in 2019 until this year when her character was written off the show for good.

Danielle Harold played Lola Pearce in Eastenders
Danielle Harold played Lola Pearce in Eastenders. Picture: BBC

Her final storyline on EastEnders involved her character being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The powerful and emotional performance earned her a National Television Award and three nominations at the British Soap Awards, where she would take home the trophy for Best Leading Performer.

But that’s not the only time Danielle has been on our screens. She first made her TV debut on a reality TV show called Jamie’s Dream School in 2011, where she and 19 other teenagers were taught by celebrities.

She has also appeared on The Weakest Link and Casualty. And she has now been apart of the 23rd season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, alongside Sam Thompson, Fred Sirieix and Jamie Lynn Spears.

Danielle Harold has been liked with on-screen husband Jamie Borthwick
Danielle Harold has been liked with on-screen husband Jamie Borthwick. Picture: Getty

Who is Danielle Harold’s boyfriend?

Danielle doesn't officially have a boyfriend on the scene but she has been spotted getting close to TOWIE star Pete Wicks in Australia after her I'm A Celeb stint.

On screen, Danielle’s character Lola was married to Jay Brown, played by Jamie Borthwick and their chemistry sparked rumours that the two may be dating in real life. These rumours reached fever pitch when the two were pictured gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes on the red carpet.

But Danielle quashed these rumours earlier this year. Speaking to Fabulous magazine she said: "I’m just going to leave that one out there, because it’s too funny. It makes me laugh so much, I’d hate to squash it!”

She added: "I always say Jamie is the husband I never wanted or asked for, but nonetheless got."

Earlier this year, Danielle was seen leaving the National Television Awards with Bobby Brazier, son of the late reality TV star Jade Goody but he has denied being in a relationship with anyone.

She told Fabulous: "There’s no one like that at the moment… I’ve been so busy, it’s probably for the best. I’ve got no time, which is something to feel really lucky about."

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What is Danielle Harold’s net worth?

Current estimates place Danielle’s net worth at around £1.4 million. This includes property, savings and investments.

In the past, winners and contestants on I’m A Celebrity have been able to drastically increase their bank balance after appearing on the show. Could this also be the case for Danielle? Only time will tell.

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