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Could this Tinder profile really be Dean Gaffney?

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IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 20:26

On Tinder (I know....) and just seen a profile allegedly of Dean Gaffney. Didn't seem to be a mick take and the photos were candid rather than from the media but surely not? But then if you were catfishing I'm sure you'd pretend to be someone more interesting/attractive...

Funniest thing about it all is that a rumour was spread that I have actually been with him. I 100% haven't, but I do know someone who has and considers it an achievement....

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ThatCyanCat · 16/07/2026 21:14

Buspassforever · 16/07/2026 20:33

What is Tinder?

It's a traditional dance from the Azores, performed on horseback while playing a nose flute.

Gonnaeatalotofpeaches · 16/07/2026 21:15

I remember about ten years ago when I was on Tinder I matched with Connor Maynard, remember him? He was a singer at the time- his profile had a blue tick to confirm he was a real famous person however we never exchanged messages so I can’t confirm if it was real but I suspect it was and Dean Gaffney I suspect would be real too.

Danhausenrocks · 16/07/2026 21:15

One of my mates hooked up with him after meeting on Tinder and it was him.

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Lexy2345 · 16/07/2026 21:15

Is this just a swipe at Tattle rather than discussing z list celebrities on dating apps?

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 16/07/2026 21:17

Gonnaeatalotofpeaches · 16/07/2026 21:15

I remember about ten years ago when I was on Tinder I matched with Connor Maynard, remember him? He was a singer at the time- his profile had a blue tick to confirm he was a real famous person however we never exchanged messages so I can’t confirm if it was real but I suspect it was and Dean Gaffney I suspect would be real too.

I always forget Conor Maynard used to be a singer. These days I only know him as not being the father of a traitors baby.

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:19

Gonnaeatalotofpeaches · 16/07/2026 21:15

I remember about ten years ago when I was on Tinder I matched with Connor Maynard, remember him? He was a singer at the time- his profile had a blue tick to confirm he was a real famous person however we never exchanged messages so I can’t confirm if it was real but I suspect it was and Dean Gaffney I suspect would be real too.

I wonder if that's how he met his child's mother....except it turned out not to be his child!

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seventeenofsumday · 16/07/2026 21:19

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:00

Haha hell no. I don't mind giving more clues as I'm not ashamed - sportsman, been on IACGMOOH twice - turns out to be a massive misogynist with a doormat as 'one of' his girlfriends

Well that's a pretty big clue then for anyone who has Google 😂😂😂😂

swapsicles · 16/07/2026 21:20

I once matched with Jamie Laing on Tinder several years ago, presumed it was a fake and never took it further, I should have messaged 😂

Gowlett · 16/07/2026 21:24

Dane Bowers has just entered my mind…

AImportantMermaid · 16/07/2026 21:26

WoollyPigeon · 16/07/2026 20:38

What is Google?

What time does the Aldi in Doncaster close?

SheilaWilde · 16/07/2026 21:27

Phil Tufnell.

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:29

SheilaWilde · 16/07/2026 21:27

Phil Tufnell.

Hahahahaha OMG I actually realised he fits...

No but I bet he would have been more fun! Love a bit of Tuffers

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ChocolateSqueezyyogurts · 16/07/2026 21:33

David Haye???

Standinginlinetoseetheshowtonight · 16/07/2026 21:33

I've sat next to him at an "event" of sorts. He wasn't there for business, more personal. I can believe he is on tinder etc, he is quite normal really. He also wasn't the only tv personality there, although none of them got much if any attention.

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:34

@ChocolateSqueezyyogurts I couldn't possibly say 😂

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mrswishywashy1 · 16/07/2026 21:34

Jimmy bullard?

ChocolateSqueezyyogurts · 16/07/2026 21:35

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:34

@ChocolateSqueezyyogurts I couldn't possibly say 😂

🤣🤣🤣

BornToBeWithYourMan · 16/07/2026 21:36

Dean is HOT

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:37

@mrswishywashy1 Again I think Jimmy would have been more fun!

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Thr33lions · 16/07/2026 21:39

He is well known for his presence haunting the dating apps amongst the singletons in London so in all likelihood it probably is him.

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:43

Thr33lions · 16/07/2026 21:39

He is well known for his presence haunting the dating apps amongst the singletons in London so in all likelihood it probably is him.

I've not been anywhere near London recently though and my radius is set locally - can't imagine him having any reason to visit the area unless he was looking to get away from all the 'fame'

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zanahoria · 16/07/2026 21:44

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 16/07/2026 20:31

I bet you totally did shag him 😛

Careful, that could be considered defamation of character

IveNeverShaggedDeanGaffney · 16/07/2026 21:45

And no, it's not a sad little life, it's a perfectly normal life with a few out of the ordinary experiences, autism, mental health difficulties and fucking hard graft thrown in. It's not an open invitation for ridicule or speculation while you all pretend to be nice as ninepence when you're trolls of the highest order

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OhBotherSaidPoo · 16/07/2026 21:46

It's really him, he has quite the reputation for looking for women younger than his daughters 🤢🤮

StayGoldenPonyGirl · 16/07/2026 21:47

Come on, didn't we all shag Robbie Jackson in the 90's?

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