I'm A Celeb's Alan Halsall says he's more than content being single
by LILY JOBSON FOR MAILONLINE · Mail OnlineI'm A Celebrity's Alan Halsall opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson during Tuesday night's episode.
The actor divorced his former Coronation Street co-star Lucy-Jo, who played Katy Harris, in 2018.
Soap star Alan, who plays Tyronne Dobbs in the ITV show, shares daughter Sienna-Rae, 11, with his ex-wife.
Speaking to Dean McCullough about his split, Alan said: 'Lucy left Corrie in about 2005, then we got married in 2009. We then split up after Sienna was born.
'I love what I've got, even now I'm on my own, I love it when it's me and Sienna and that'll change I'm sure, that'll be different at some point but I've never done dating apps.'
Lucy-Jo split from Alan after nearly nine years of marriage; it was revealed that she'd embarked on a relationship with Lewis Devine just two months later.
However, she didn't go public with her romance until October of that year, taking to Instagram to share a gushing post dedicated to her boyfriend, with whom she shared the stage in Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs pantomime in 2017.
In 2020 Alan seemingly lashed out at his ex-wife's boyfriend after he referred to the former couple's daughter Sienna-Rae as his own.
The actor appeared to make a remark in response to Lewis' gushing post following the birth of his and Lucy-Jo's son Carter.
Amid his excitement at becoming a new dad, Lewis heaped praise on Lucy-Jo and Alan's daughter Sienna, with part of his statement reading: 'Our Sienna is delighted and is already making the best big sister, just like I knew she would!'
In a now-deleted Instagram post viewed by The Sun, Alan didn't appear to take too kindly to Lewis' use of the word 'our' and seemed to hit back at his ex's new partner.
He wrote: 'You're welcome to keep the lying cheating one & call her your own! But not my daughter.'
Alan underwent an incredible body transformation in recent years after embarking on a healthier lifestyle amid his divorce.
Alan revealed that he embarked on a healthier lifestyle with strict diet and gruelling workouts.
In 2019 the soap star told The Sun that he goes to the gym at least three times a week, and undertakes 2.5k on the treadmill, bike, rowing machine and cross trainer.
He told the publication at the time: 'I've transformed a little bit myself and people have seen that'.
'I like to come [to the gym). I have a pre-workout meal, I work out, then I have a post-workout meal or a swim and a steam'.
He often shares snaps of his gym sessions to Instagram alongside co-star Colson Smith, 26, who has himself lost a staggering 10st.
To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Tuesday at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX
I'M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I'm A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history, exceeding Nigel Farage's £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I'm A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.