She’s already become a breakout star on this year’s instalment of Love Island.
Now on the hunt for romance, Dani Dyer previously didn’t have to look too far for a potential suitor as her ex-boyfriend played her famous father Danny’s on-screen son.
The 22-year-old reality star previously dated Sam Strike, 24, after they meet when he played her dad’s TV son Johnny Carter in EastEnders from 2013 to 2014.
Old flame: Dani Dyer previously didn’t have to look too far for a potential suitor as her ex-boyfriend played her famous father Danny’s on-screen son
Sam joined the BBC soap at the end of 2013 as the son of Queen Vic owner Mick but then left 12 months later to pursue other ventures.
His character made headlines after playing emotional scenes where he broke down in tears and told his father Mick that he is gay.
The storyline between the father and son later earned the stars a nomination for Spectacular Scene at the British Soap Awards, and the drama secured the Media Recognition prize at the Attitude Awards.
The Sun on Sunday reported that the pair began seeing on another in 2015 after they starred in gangster movie Bonded By Blood 2.
Like father, like on-screen son: The 22-year-old reality star previously dated Sam Strike, 24, after they meet when he played her dad’s TV son Johnny Carter in EastEnders from 2013 to 2014
In the past: The Sun on Sunday reported that the pair began seeing on another in 2015 after they starred in gangster movie Bonded By Blood 2
A source told paper at the time: ‘As soon as Dani and Sam met, thanks to Danny, they hit it off. It was a bit of a coincidence, but luckily for them Danny didn’t mind. He found it funny and fully supported them.’
Although their romance didn’t last the distance, Dani and Sam have remained on good terms. Proving that their friendship is stronger than ever, Sam admitted to the pint-sized star that he wasn’t keen on her entering the Hidden Hills villa.
According to the Sun Online, an insider told the publication last month: ‘Sam and Dani are really good friends and she runs everything past him. His advice was to not do the show – he feels it’s the wrong move for her.
Focus: Since appearing on EastEnders, Sam has swapped the Square for the glittering heights of Hollywood and has appeared in horror movie Leatherface
Spooky: He has also played serial killer and rapist Montie Rissell in Netflix hit Mindhunter alongside Glee star Jonathan Groff
‘Dani and Sam have a special bond and even after things didn’t work out when they were dating, they speak weekly. When Dani was asked to do Love Island last year he advised her against it. He has been adamant he doesn’t think she should be going on…’.
Since appearing on EastEnders, Sam has swapped the Square for the glittering heights of Hollywood and has appeared in horror movie Leatherface.
He has also played serial killer and rapist Montie Rissell in Netflix hit Mindhunter alongside Glee star Jonathan Groff.
Not-so shocking: Dani has been setting pulses racing ever since entering the Love Island villa and has left a lasting impression on my of the boys
Paired up: The 21-year-old barmaid paired up with stationery sales manager Jack Fincham during the series’ first coupling ceremony
Proving that the Queen Vic is far behind him, the former soap star is set to star in The Wisdom Tooth, thriller Monster Party and Nightflyers, a new TV series based on the works of Game of Thrones writer George R. R. Martin.
Meanwhile, Dani has been setting pulses racing ever since entering the Love Island villa and has left a lasting impression on my of the boys.
The 21-year-old barmaid paired up with stationery sales manager Jack Fincham during the series’ first coupling ceremony but also caught the attention of late comer Adam Collard, 22.
Hunk: She also caught the attention of late comer Adam Collard, 22