He went public with his new girlfriend Danielle Zarb-Cousin on Wednesday.
And Love Island’s Jonny Mitchell is already spoiling his new lady rotten, with plans to take her on a £20k Maldives getaway
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline Jonny revealed that he had been crazy about Danielle for some time before their romance blossomed, and shared his reasons for keeping the tryst private until now.
New girl: Jonny Mitchell has revealed plans for a £20k Maldives getaway with girlfriend Danielle Zarb-Cousin… and admitted that publicity ruined his past romances
Speaking about the lavish holiday he has planned, Jonny said it was a chance for him and Danielle to escape for a while and enjoy some time together as a couple.
He said: ‘It’s difficult since there’s not a great deal to do there, but the plan is to just get away from it all.’
The Celebrity Big Brother star also divulged that he feels publicity doesn’t always do a relationship any good, and that he was conceived as ‘that person’ during his prior relationship with Stephanie Pratt.
He said: ‘I’m such a new kid on the block. I have found that publicity doesn’t do a relationship a lot of good. If I’m seen with any girl, I’m automatically conceded as that person.
Taking it slow: Jonny also said he and Essex model Danielle had known about each other for some time before their relationship blossomed
He revealed: ‘Danielle is from the same area as me, and we didn’t know each other but we had mutual friends. It kind of happened like that. But she was on my radar, I had known of her, she’s a beautiful girl’
‘But I knew I couldn’t keep it a secret forever, I’m crazy about that girl!’
Jonny also said he and Essex model Danielle had known about each other for some time before their relationship blossomed.
He revealed: ‘Danielle is from the same area as me, and we didn’t know each other but we had mutual friends. It kind of happened like that. But she was on my radar, I had known of her, she’s a beautiful girl.’
On meeting the approval of his friends and family, Jonny added they love Danielle, and even said he isn’t intimidated by her TOWIE star ex Elliot Wright.
‘They love her. I haven’t had a relationship before where they get on with her. My dad is a hard nut to crack,’ he said.
Short-lived: Jonny had previously been in a relationship with Made in Chelsea’s Stephanie Pratt, which came to a bitter end when Stephanie accused Jonny of cheating on her and being ‘violent’ towards her
Jonny had previously been in a relationship with Made in Chelsea’s Stephanie Pratt, which came to a bitter end when Stephanie accused Jonny of cheating on her and being ‘violent’ towards her.
But the hunk has revealed that he hasn’t been in touch with Stephanie, as he has been too focused on his new romance.
He said: ‘Me and Steph haven’t spoken. She hasn’t crossed my mind, I don’t know what she’s doing now!’