Denise Gyngell
Denise Gyngell | |
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| Born | 30 August 1961 |
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| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse | (divorced) |
| Children | 2 |
Denise Gyngell, also known professionally as Denise Waterman, (born 30 August 1961) is a Welsh singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the early 80s pop group Tight Fit. She later married record producer Pete Waterman.
Career
As a child actress, Gyngell appeared in "The Darwin Adventure" at the age of eleven with her brothers Paul and Michael, cast as Darwin's children in 1972. The following year, Gyngell appeared in the episode, "Song for Twilight," in "Play For Today" written by Noël Coward, featuring Peter Sallis. She also appeared in "The Zoo Robbery," once again joined by her brother Paul. At twenty-one, Gyngell starred on "The Benny Hill Show" as one of the Hill's Angels. Among her appearances on the show are as one of the "Remote Control Angels" in the Street Dance on the 25 March 1981. Gyngell also appeared in as a non-dancing Angel in the 10 February 1982 episode.[1]
As part of Tight Fit, Gyngell had a No. 1 single with a cover version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", and a top 5 hit with "Fantasy Island" in 1982. The band re-formed in 2010 and began doing small gigs around Britain.[2]
In 2024, Gyngell performed at a charity event for Calder Valley Radio.[3] In 2025, Gyngell reunited with her Tight Fit bandmates, releasing a new album. In 2026, Gyngell revealed on Instagram that she was left stranded in Dubai due to the missile strikes across the Middle East.[4]
Personal life
Gyngell married producer Pete Waterman in 1991; the couple divorced in 1999. They have two children.[5] She is now married to Ian and they both appear as a couple in All Clear Travel Insurance adverts.[6]
References
- ^ "WHIM-OH-WAY WE WERE". Daily Record. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Methven, Nicola (26 February 2017). "Tight Fit hunk Steve Grant is as toned as ever 35 years after chart glory". The Mirror. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "80's pop group behind huge hit 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' to appear at fundraiser for Calder Valley Radio". Halifax Courier. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Tight Fit release new album". Press Wire. 7 March 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Pete Waterman: He should be so lucky". Independent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
- ^ "Interview with Denise Waterman: Star of AllClear's TV Advert | AllClear Blog". www.allcleartravel.co.uk. Retrieved 29 April 2025.