Chris Hughes vows to find ‘the one’ as he becomes new face of dating app after Jesy Nelson split

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Chris Hughes has revealed he's looking for love once more following his heartbreaking split from former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson.

The 28 year old and Black Magic hitmaker went their separate ways back in April 2020 after a 16 month long relationship.

Now that the former Love Islander is single, it appears he's finally ready to move on and get back on the wagon as he's unveiled himself to be the new face of dating app Happn.

Taking to his Instagram feed, the reality star told his 2.1million followers how it allows you to connect with people you've met at parties or walked past on the street.


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Vowing to find love, he said: "So guys, I don't know about you, but last year was absolutely horrendous and 2021 can't be anything like it… I'm not having it for a second.

"So I'm gonna make this year my year and try to find "the one" and I've been speaking to my friends and family just to get a little bit of advice on how I can be a bit more romantic."

Chris, who recently threw support behind his ex Jesy as he retweeted a thread about her cruel trolling, then revealed the top tips his nearest and dearest gave him.

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The first thing he was recommended to do is "pull the chair out for" his prospective date. He was then told to "ask them lots of questions" and remember that it's "not always about you".

In the caption, the TV personality added: "We’re all hoping that 2021 isn't just 2020 with a wig on right?! Well I am determined to make a change this year and I’m starting with my love life.

"I asked my friends and family for tips on how to find ‘the one’ and here’s what they came up with… it may sound simple, but this is actually TOP SECRET SERIOUS LOVE STUFF GUYS.


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"Download happn and put these pointers to the test @happn.uk See ya there! #Lovein2021 #TopSecret #Makeithappn," [sic] alongside a blue heart emoji.

Chris' The Real Full Monty co-star Jake Quickenden was first to comment as he joked: "You found me".

Coleen Nolan quickly jumped onto the conversation to add: "and me x," [sic], to which Chris replied: "I found you both but this second lockdown came and now I need more," followed by a nervous face emoji.

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While his celebrity friends couldn't help but joke around about the announcement, his fans were eager to meet him on the app as one person wrote: "I mean babe, I’m right here," with a winking face emoji.

Another said: "I think I would do I backflip if I came across you in a mainstream dating app! And if someone pulled a chair out for me I swear to god id hit the deck !! Great advert @chrishughesofficial". [sic]

While a third simply asked: "can we date". [sic]

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