Danny Dyer’s wife Jo Mas: ‘I’ve never been in love’

Jo Mas has a new take on romance

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by Charlotte Oliver |
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Newsflash: we’ve got this whole “soul mates” thing wrong. We were under the impression that love, commitment and a shared sense of humour were the cornerstones of a relationship.

But according to Joanne Mas – who’s been with actor Danny Dyer for over 25 years – you don’t need any of that to live happily ever after.

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They've been together for over 25 years ©Getty Images

Last week, in a live Instagram Q+A, she told fans she’d “probably never” been in love and couldn’t remember the last time she’d laughed. Let’s hope that Joanne shares her husband’s cheeky sense of humour.

“Have I ever been in love? Probably not,” Jo, 43, deadpanned. “Do I believe in myself? Of course… Good job I do, because no one else does. When was the last time I laughed? I don’t really laugh.”

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The week begins with Keegan getting annoyed when his wife Tiffany Butcher warns him about payday loans.

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However later on when Vinny overhears what the couple are going through, he offers Keegan a loan.

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Later on Keegan gives Tiffany Karen Taylor's old engagement ring and it's not long before they head off to Vinny's party.

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At Vinny's party, things quickly get out of control when his friend Hari insults Ash and Iqra, resulting in Vinny attacking his pal.

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It's not long before the police arrive and soon after a brick is thrown at the police car. As chaos ensues, Keegan and Tiffany try to leave but it results in him getting arrested.

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The police accuse Keegan of throwing the brick and when Tiffany spots her husband getting arrested she races over to Jack for help. After a conversation with his colleague it quickly dawns on Jack how much trouble Keegan is in.

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During the interview, Keegan protests his innocence but it soon becomes clear that the evidence is against him... He even fails to get Jack on side and is then told he's being released but he's under investigation.

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Upon returning home, things get even worse as an inconsolable Tiffany drops a huge bombshell on him...

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Back at the flat, Iqra is stunned when she sees Ash's calculating side...

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Later on, Ash tries to pay down her actions to her girlfriend, but Iqra begins to question how well she actually knows her partner...

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Gray tries to reassure Whitney before her court case, but they're unaware that Leo's mum is back in Walford and is watching Whit.

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When Ruby Allen spots the women talking she's left feeling intrigued.

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However when Whitney begins to open up about everything that's happened, Michaela shows her true colours.

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As things begin to get out of hand, with Michaela blaming Whit for everything that's happened, Gray is forced to diffuse the situation.

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Over at The Vic, Gray and Chantelle Atkins try to calm Whitney down.

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Michaela soon arrives but before she's able to cause a scene, Gray ushers her out The Vic and issues her a warning.

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Later, Gray berates Whitney for her actions.

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Soon after, Whitney opens up to Sonia and confesses she's certain that she's going to prison.

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Jean Slater announces that she's no longer wearing wigs.

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Kush begins to grow concerned when he discovers that Tommy hates school. He's then left feeling torn when the little one makes him promise to keep his secret.

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Following the traumatic few weeks, Linda tries to help support her pal Sharon.

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Danny and Jo with their daughter Dani ©Getty Images

Immediately, Joanne’s comments sent fans into a frenzy of worry about her heartbreak – despite sources close to the pair insisting that it was banter.

And although insiders have since said that the couple are “better than ever”, it’s still shone another spotlight on their famously rocky romance.

Danny and Jo first met as 14 year olds and went on to have three children – Love Island star Dani, 23, daughter Sunnie, 12, and seven-year-old son Arty.

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Their relationship has been rocked over the years by Danny’s alleged affairs. They married in 2016, but briefly split the following year after it was reported that Danny had a six-week affair with Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding in 2012 (Sarah has said she thought Danny was single at the time).

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It was also reported on another occasion that he had sent lewd messages and photos to a fan just nine weeks before their wedding.

Danny, 42, temporarily moved out of the family home, but the pair reunited – and sources say he’s now a changed man. Danny himself has publicly spoken about his affairs, saying in 2015, “I thought the grass was greener, but it was horrible. I don’t want to go there again.”

Three years later, he reaffirmed his commitment, saying, “Me and Jo are going to be together forever, abso-f--king-lutely. We’ve gone through a lot. I take full responsibility for most of our ups and downs. Most of the downs, really.”

But, last month, Jo revealed she and Danny were planning to renew their vows later this year, saying, “I just think we should, with all the shit I’ve had to deal with as a wife.”

It doesn’t get more romantic than that.

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