Grieving Vinnie Jones returns to work on X Factor days after the death of wife Tanya
VINNIE Jones has returned to work on The X Factor days after the death of wife Tanya.
He has started filming in Hollywood for the celebrity version of the show.
Actor and ex-footballer Vinnie, 54, met production staff and fellow competitors this week — surprising producers who thought he would pull out.
A source said: “Vinnie had agreed to be part of the show some time ago but that was before he went through the tragedy of losing his wife.
“Obviously most of the team expected a phone call saying he wouldn’t be involved any more.
“But instead he came along and made it clear he wants to throw himself straight into this project.
“It must be incredibly tough for him right now so the producers gave him the option to delay for as long as he wants.
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“But he’s keen to plough on — perhaps something to focus on will help him.”
Mum-of-two Tanya, 53, died just over a week ago at the family’s Los Angeles with Vinnie and family by her side. She had been battling cancer for six years.
The celebrity edition of The X Factor will air alongside an all-star edition featuring former stars later this year — as ITV and Simon Cowell attempt to stem a ratings slumps.
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