The former ‘Gavin And Stacey’ star is father to a child he has’t seen in 46 years, and has only ever met once.
He had Vanessa with his first wife Anita when he was just 21, but lost contact with them both when he left her, and she later remarried when their daughter was just three.
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Larry Lamb
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In a conversation with Adam Thomas that aired on Thursday (17 November) night’s episode of the ITV reality show, Larry revealed he had no idea where his daughter is or if she has any children of her own.
Asked he had any grandchildren, Larry replied: “I might have. I don’t know. I’ve got a daughter you know, a long lost daughter, so I might be.”
As Adam asked if he’d ever wanted to make contact, he said: “Yeah I always did. I always have but the point is that me and her mum broke up before she was born, and then she was adopted but her mum’s new husband, so I never had anything to do with her, and you can’t just go bouncing back into someone’s life, you know.”
Adam asked if Larry knew if his estranged daughter was still in the UK.
“I’ve no idea,” he replied. “I’ve no idea at all where they are but I think about it a lot.”
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Larry with his son George
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Larry, who is father to TV presenter George from his second marriage to Linda Martin and also has two daughters with long-term partner Clare Burt, previously spoke of his estranged child in his autobiography.
Recalling only time he ever met her, he wrote: “I sat for an hour with this little piece of me in my arms. My guilt, my sadness, my fears all turned over.
“I knew that this tiny being was there because her mum wanted her there. I’d made my decision and I’d walked away.
“I’ve never set eyes on my daughter since that day. But I’ve never forgotten that hour I spent with her.”
‘I’m A Celebrity’ continues on Friday at 9pm on ITV.
'I'm A Celebrity' 2016 Campmates
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Carol Vorderman(02 of11)
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TV presenter Age: 55 Date of birth: December 24th 1960 Phobias: I am not a scaredy cat but I am not a great swimmer. I won’t be very good on the underwater tasks Missing any special occasion: No Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: People think I am more serious than I am. But I am not, I love having a proper laugh Role in the camp: Mothering type, I will be Aunty Carol. Miss most: Aside from my family, my aeroplane Dream camper: Eamonn Holmes, I want to see him suffer in a Bushtucker Trial Relationship status: Single (credit:ITV)
Larry Lamb(03 of11)
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Actor Age: 68 Date of birth: 1st October 1947 Phobias: I don’t have any, however the thing with actng is if something goes wrong, it can be pretty scary Missing any special occasion: No, but as an actor you are always missing weddings and birthdays because you’re away so much Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: It would be nice to be me rather than a role I’m playing Role in the camp: Cook Miss most: My family, friends and a cup of tea Dream camper: Barack Obama Relationship status: Long term partner (credit:ITV)
Ola Jordan(04 of11)
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Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional Age: 34 Date of birth: 30th September 1982 Phobias: Spiders, rats, snakes – I hate them all! Missing any special occasion: A few work commitments Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: A chance for me to go into the camp with no big hair, make up and skimpy dresses on. I want people to realise I’m a normal girl. Role in the camp: The person who wants to have fun Miss most: My family and phone Dream camper: Hugh Jackman Relationship status: Married (credit:ITV)
Sam Quek(05 of11)
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Olympic hockey player Age: 28 Date of birth: 18th October 1988 Phobias: Cockroaches, spiders and anything small Missing any special occasion: No, my coach has given me some time off after the Olympics until February 2017 Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: That I am not a hard, emotionless athlete. I do have emotions. Role in the camp: The fun games initiator, a team player. Miss most: Contact with the outside world and not being able to speak to my boyfriend and family. Dream camper: Nicole Scherzinger Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Scarlett Moffatt(06 of11)
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'Gogglebox' star Age: 26 Date of birth: 17th October 1990 Phobias: Small spaces, the dark, walking across bridges, clowns – but hopefully there won’t be too many of those in the Jungle Missing any special occasion: A few Gogglebox bits and pieces, my Aunt’s birthday Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: It will be nice to show people that I have legs! Role in the camp: The person who will keep spirits up in the camp Miss most: My family, friends and a cup of tea Dream camper: Mary Berry Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Adam Thomas(07 of11)
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'Emmerdale' actor Age: 28 Date of birth: 11th August 1988 Phobias: Spiders, cockroaches – anything like that! Missing any special occasion: Emmerdale Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There aren’t any really, I just want to show I can really put myself out there and rise to the challenge Role in the camp: I won’t be the chef, I can only cook beans on toast! I’d say I am easy going Miss most: My little boy Dream camper: Leonardo DiCaprio Relationship status: Engaged (credit:ITV)
Jordan Banjo(08 of11)
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Dancer with Diversity Age: 23 Date of birth: 31st December 1992 Phobias: Snakes and spiders Missing any special occasion: Several Diversity commitments including The Royal Variety Performance, a Diversity TV show rehearsal and a few gigs Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing but I want to prove I am not a wimp Role in the camp: Team player Miss most: My dance group members and the routine of life that you take for granted Dream camper: Will Smith Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Lisa Snowden(09 of11)
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TV and radio presenter Age: 44 Date of birth: 22nd January 1972 Phobias: I’ve never had to put myself in a situation like this but lack of food, surviving with nothing and not having any outside contact is going to be tough Missing any special occasion: No, I am such a ‘family bod’ that if I’d had a wedding or anything like that, then it would have played a big part in my decision to do it or not Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’ve never thought about what the public think of me – I am going to do the best I can Role in the camp: Cook – I love food! Miss most: My family and phone, I speak to them all the time Dream camper: Bear Grylls Relationship status: Dating (credit:ITV)
Joel Dommett(10 of11)
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Comedian Age: 31 Date of birth: 8th June 1985 Phobias: I am scared of that question in case of what might happen! Missing any special occasion: I have had to cancel a few tour dates Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There isn’t one really, but It’s a good opportunity for people to get to know who I am...hopefully they’ll be like aww he’s nice I want to marry him. Role in the camp: The comforter who will raise spirits Miss most: Food and my daily routine Dream camper: Can I bring my best mate Steve? He isn’t famous though Relationship status: Single (credit:ITV)
Wayne Bridge(11 of11)
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Footballer Age: 36 Date of birth: 5th August 1980 Phobias: Absolutely everything! Rats, spiders, cockroaches, snakes, claustrophobia, sleeping in the Jungle – I am bricking myself Missing any special occasion: The tenth birthday of my son, Jaydon, but hopefully he will think his Daddy is cool for going into the Jungle Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I want people to get to know me. I’ve not given many interviews in the past or put myself in front of the camera. My fellow footballers will be shocked I am doing something like this Role in the camp: The person to initiate games, fun and exercises Miss most: Aside from my wife and children, my phone, bed, pillow and sugar Dream camper: Floyd Mayweather Relationship status: Married (credit:ITV)