Holly Valance pictured kissing her new flame… who previously worked as a bodyguard at family home

Former Neighbors star Holly Valance, who shared a passionate and public kiss with a young man, appears to have moved on after splitting from billionaire property developer Nick Candy.

In fact, The Mail on Sunday can reveal Ms Valance’s new love Grant Gale, 34, works as a bodyguard at the £270million family home he shares with Mr Candy in Chelsea.

Mr Gale, from Newport, South Wales, is a former soldier and martial arts enthusiast.

Kiss Kiss singer Miss Valance, 42, split from Mr Candy in June last year after 13 years of marriage.

Last week it was revealed that Mr Candy’s Chelsea mansion, Providence House, had been bought by trading firm boss Suneil Setiya for around £270 million in one of the world’s most expensive property sales.

It is understood Mr Gale was part of a security team protecting Mr Candy, Ms Valance and their two children.

Rumors of a romantic relationship between Ms Valance and far-right thug Tommy Robinson sparked concern among friends after they were spotted on a private outing last year.

But the spark between her and Mr. Gale seems real as they chatted over coffee on a bench in a London park last week.

Mrs Valance sat on bench with Welsh bodyguard in new episode after split from ex-husband Nick Candy

The couple was spotted walking holding hands in a sunny London park

Pictured: Ex-soldier Grant Gale, 34

It is understood Mr Gale was part of a security team protecting Mr Candy, Ms Valance and their two children.

Wearing dark sunglasses and casually dressed in black tights and £300 Nike trainers, Ms Valance smiled as Mr Gale, wearing blue jeans and a white-and-green top, put his arm around her back.

She accepted the offer of a black denim jacket to keep herself warm.

He wrapped her around him as he stood up, and before they walked away, he placed his hands on her cheeks and leaned in for a kiss.