HAVING only just gone public with a new relationship, Vinnie Jones will be opening up about the romance in a second series of his show In The Country. The footballer-turned-actor talks about the first tentative steps with partner, and PA, Emma Ford, five years after his wife Tanya died of cancer. The latest instalment of the Discovery+ show, which follows his life in rural Sussex , has yet to be officially given the go-ahead, but filming is expected to start next month.
A TV insider said: “In The Country was a sensation when it first aired, because it showed a very different side to Vinnie, who most people think of as a hardman on the pitch and the movie screen. “In fact, images of him being at one with nature and tackling important issues, including men’s mental health, helped make it one of Discovery’s biggest shows. “So it’s not a shock to learn it’s coming back.
“More of a surprise is the fact Vinnie and Emma’s relationship will be seen on screen for the first time. They actually fell in love during the creation of the first series, and eagle-eyed viewers will have spotted the signs that they were growing closer. “But Vinnie is very conscious of the sensitivities surrounding his new relationship.
“The loss of beloved Tanya still feels raw to her friends and family. “The last thing he would want to do is upset anyone, but he also wants to be honest and open.” Tanya was his childhood sweetheart.
They were married for 25 years and she died in July 2.
