DJ Tom Zanetti has promised to bring some charm to the Celebs Go Dating agency this season, hoping to find the woman of his dreams before the cameras.
Ahead of the launch of Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion, the 31-year-old star admitted he couldn’t wait to take part, having found his schedule wide-open thanks to the lockdown.
Tom said: “I don’t have a girlfriend; all my businesses have shut down and I’ve been asked to live in a mansion full of gorgeous women and crazy characters for a month.
“ERMMM, SIGN ME UP!”
While Tom’s profession – DJing in club nights across the globe – might seem carefree, he has endured his fair share of heartbreak over the years.
Below we take a look at everything you need to know about Tom, from his adorable son Deaconn to his past relationships.
Teen dad
Tom Zanetti is a proud dad to his young son Deaconn (Image: Instagram)
When Tom was just 17 years of age, he became a dad, focusing on earning enough money to support baby Deaconn while the rest of his friends were out partying.
Fatherhood came easily to the DJ, who grew up on a council estate in Leeds and left school at the age of 15.
Once Deaconn was born, Tom committed himself entirely to parenting, working “every job” to help raise the youngster.
Last November, he told Manchester Evening News: “As soon as I found out Deaconn was going to be born I stopped it all and I literally worked every job.
“I used to work in a factory from 6 o’clock in the morning until 6 o’clock at night fixing pallets.
“I’ve worked as a butcher putting the pork in pies on a conveyor belt, a bricklayer, I’ve worked in call centres.
“I did anything I could to try and earn money legitimately to fund my son.”
Today, Tom and Deaconn are just as close as ever, with the pair enjoying some quality family time together during the lockdown.
Elizabeth Rose Pickavance
Elizabeth Rose Pickavance tragically died in a car accident over 10 years ago (Image: Instagram)
Tragedy struck Tom in 2010 when his girlfriend Elizabeth Rose Pickavance, who he was living with at the time, died in a devastating car accident.
Elizabeth, also known as Lizzie, was driving home from work in Manchester when she lost control of her car on the M62 near Gildersome.
She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she died at the age of 20.
Last year, the music star marked the anniversary of her death, saying: “Your Mum, Dad, twin brothers and sister will all be in my prayers tonight.”
He told Manchester Evening News: “Lizzie passed away when I was 21. She fell asleep at the wheel. It was really hard.
“When Lizzie died I was finished. I didn’t want to be here but I had my son with me. I never cried in front of my son. I was always upbeat in from of Deaconn. If he left the room then I’d be really upset.”
Love Island romance
Former flames Hayley and Tom confirmed they had split in early 2019 (Image: SplashNews.com)
Following the 2018 season of Love Island, Tom was invited to appear on Good Morning Britain, only to meet his future girlfriend on set.
The Leeds-born star eventually struck up a romance with Hayley Hughes, a stunning Liverpudlian model who was axed from the series after 13 days.
Over the course of their relationship, Hayley and Tom appeared on a number of red carpets together, but the romance eventually fizzled out.
In January 2019, Hayley confirmed they had split after seven months of dating, despite having spoken about marriage in the past.
At the time, she said: “Due to a lot of speculation I would like to confirm me and Tom have infact split.
“I believe the most important relationship we have with ourselves. I wish him all the best.”
Celeb romance rumours
Tom and Daisey O’Donnell split last summer, leaving their fans disappointed
More recently, Tom was caught up in a relationship with Daisey O’Donnell, an influencer famed for creating content alongside her sister Ellie.
The sweethearts started dating in 2019, with Daisey even appearing in his track One Night, released last year.
Unfortunately, they decided to part ways in August and spent the remainder of the summer living separately in Marbella.
In 2017, the rumour mill set in motion when Tom was linked to former glamour model Katie Price, after they were spotted hanging out in Miami.
Both Tom and Katie’s reps were quick to stamp out any speculation, making it clear they were nothing more than friends.
Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion airs nightly at 9pm on E4.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
