Joe Gilgun has become something of a heartthrob since taking on the role of unhappily in love Vinnie O’Neil in Brassic. And with fans pressing into season five of the hit comedy, they’ll no doubt be rooting for Vinnie and Erin (Michelle Keegan) to finally get their happy ending.
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While the duo’s will-they-won’t-they storyline continues to captivate viewers, fans may also wonder about Joe’s real relationship status outside of the show. So what do we know about the actor’s dating history? Keep reading for all the details…
Is Brassic star Joe Gilgun married or in a relationship?
Not. Joe appears to be single at the moment, but has spoken about being open to love. In an interview with The Sun in 2020, the TV star revealed that he signed up to a dating app. “I don’t have a girlfriend – I don’t get many matches on Tinder, it’s full of lying sociopaths – I’m like a loser feeding pigeons,” he joked.
© Getty Joe Gilgun appears to be single
Joe also made remarks about his relationship status in 2019, explaining that he discussed it with his therapist in a session. “I experienced a little progress. She was saying, ‘Why don’t you have a girlfriend? Why don’t you have a house? You have all this money. Do something with it,'” he told The Guardian.
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© Sky It was difficult for the actor to meet people with his busy schedule
During the interview, Joe explained that his busy work schedule and his bipolar disorder can make navigating relationships difficult. “I can’t meet anyone. I’m nice too!” He said. “But it’s hard. Nobody’s in the market for a bipolar squatter who lives in [expletive] Woods, do you know what I mean?”
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Who did Joe Gilgun date?
The actor’s last known romance was with his former co-star, Vicky McClure, whom he met on set This is England. Although little is known about their relationship, Joe said the pair remain good friends, despite their decision to part ways.
© GettyJoe previously dated his This Is England co-star Vicky McClure
“Our friendship is stronger [because of our previous relationship],” he remarked to The Independent in 2015. “I can go to Vick about anything and know he’ll always understand me.”
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