Celebrity Big Brother star Natalie Cassidy has reportedly taken up with her ex-fiance, eight months after he was convicted of assaulting her. The couple, who have a two year old daughter Eliza, split after rows turned to violence.

Adam Cottrell admitted hitting the former EastEnders actoress in June last year and was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid work and given a restraining order stopping him contacting her. After sessions to deal with his alcohol problems Adam has been spending time with Natalie and Eliza.