Francesca Allured is making Jack Tweed happy again after the death of Jade Goody

The stunning model who's helping Jack Tweed smile again

Jade Goody's grieving hubby comforted by brunette

LEAN ON ME: Francesca is helping Jack
LEAN ON ME: Francesca is helping Jack
MISSED: Wife Jade
MISSED: Wife Jade
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A BEAUTIFUL brunette is helping Jack Tweed find happiness again after the death of wife Jade Goody.

He's grown close to model Francesca Allured and told pals she's revived his zest for life.

But they have kept their friendship SECRET out of respect for the Big Brother star. Now they are happy to be seen in public - and were photographed together at Royal Ascot last week.

Jack - in the suit he wore to marry, then later bury, Jade - smiled as Francesca tenderly gripped his arm.

A pal of Jack and Francesca, both 21, said: "They look really happy in each other's company. They've been very close friends now since before Jade died but have been very careful not to be seen together for fear of people whispering behind their backs.

"But now they feel that showing their friendship is the correct and proper thing to do."

Former bank worker Francesca provided emotional support for Jack as mum-of-two Jade, 27, slipped away. Ten days after her funeral Jack was jailed for battering a cabbie. But he was cheered by a string of letters from Francesca. Our source said: "He was desperate for her to visit him but she didn't want to set tongues wagging so soon after Jade passing away."

They have spent a lot of time together since Jack was released a month ago.

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Last night Francesca, of Chigwell, Essex, admitted she and Jack are good friends. She said they were advised not to be pictured together, so recently refused to drive him home after a night out. However, she insists they are not lovers.

But a friend of hers added: "They are incredibly close and have been for a while."

A source close to Jack also said the pair are friends but he is not ready for a new relationship so soon after Jade's death.

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Jade was a truely wonderful person with great dignity and humility. How she faced death square on in my eyes she will always shine she was beautiful and so young. Jack was there with Jade and the final stages of her life and that must of been a hard thing to deal with watching someone you care about die in front of you and not be able to do anything to help.
I respect Jack for how he cared for Jade but I don't believe for one moment that he should be running into the arms of another woman just yet, its way too soon he should be giving himself a chance to grief and get over the loss of his wife. Jade wanted him to meet someone else after all he's just a young man.

By angelswings.. Posted August 29 2009 at 11:02 PM.

she is my friend and happens to be an amazing person and they are just friends, there is no need to pick on her because of your thoughts on jacks marriage to jade so please find something else to talk about

By Giorgie.. Posted July 9 2009 at 7:00 PM.

Well all back to normal for Jack now I see. This lady looks like the type of girl he would of liked to of been with if Jade hadn't had fame and money..........

By maria.. Posted July 4 2009 at 11:49 PM.

Jack is 21 and has been incredible for all the world have seen who said we should not have female friends i admire you Jack whoever is making negative comments about you after what you have done should get a life

By Bafano.. Posted July 4 2009 at 10:37 PM.

the writing was on the wall all the time with this guy.one time a crook always a crook.

By john hansen.. Posted July 4 2009 at 9:01 PM.

She looks like a young Megan Fox.

Good on ya Tweed...........I would :)

By Steve Flangey.. Posted July 3 2009 at 3:18 AM.

Jack u r a strange man seeing another woman whilst ur wife only died 3 months ago. Its a shame jade didnt c him 4 who he really is. Yeah jade wanted u to move on and be happy in life, bt ths quick? And all ths about them being friends who believes tht rubbish. I dnt.

By Lynds.. Posted July 2 2009 at 10:55 PM.

if they r in real realationship he really isnt showing respect for jades memory.... can can anyone move on that quick.... as for the model shes just a pretty girl tryin to get a bit of fame.... how sad.

By lisa.. Posted July 1 2009 at 10:31 PM.

I can say with 100% truth that Jack is one of her brothers best freinds and they have known eachother for years, her brother Ricky was at the wedding and funeral, they are friends and just having a laugh together, leave them alone

By louise smith.. Posted June 30 2009 at 2:27 PM.

I just wanna believe they are just friends, because it's pretty too early for him to go into any other relationship after the wife's death

By Jane Oriaku.. Posted June 30 2009 at 1:31 PM.

Jack provided the emotional support that Jade needed in her final weeks of life. Everyone deals with the grieving process in differently. Why do people have to be so judgemental about others?

By Susan.. Posted June 29 2009 at 8:25 PM.

look here G spencer jack tweed is not a horrible person nor he is a sponger Jade was never ameal ticket for jack Jack has his own money.
so G spencer get your FACTS RIGHT

By carol.. Posted June 29 2009 at 8:29 PM.

well i do have to agree jack is young and cannot expect him to stay single he has a life of his own wish everyone wld leave him alone and let him get on with his life he deserves a happy one now after what he went thru good luck to them both he deserves to be happy and if francesca makes him happy then leave them alone everyone has 2 move on jade would of well all best jack and at the end ov day u want that matters life goes on no matter what any 1 else says or thinks

By tj.. Posted June 29 2009 at 11:08 AM.

MY HUBBY DIED ON MAY 2ND OF CANCER JUST LIKE JADE AN I HAVE NOT EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT ANOTHER MAN I CHERISHED MY HUBBY WE WERE MARRIED 17 YRS , JACK WHAT ARE YOU THINKING JADE ISN'T COLD IN HER GRAVE YET AN UR WITH SOMEONE ELSE JUST HOPE U CAN LIVE WITH YOURSELF I'M STILL GRIEVING FOR MY HUBBY OBVIOUSLY U HAVE NO GRIEF ...... FOR CHRIST SAKE GROW UP

By kerry waters.. Posted June 29 2009 at 8:47 AM.

You can see how much he loved jade, yup, a whole three months before he started dating again, undying love for sure

By bored stiff.. Posted June 29 2009 at 2:07 AM.

I'm feeling down a bit, could she come over to mine...

By John Sampson.. Posted June 29 2009 at 12:37 AM.

What's with the cheezy mustache? And Diane, you're full of crap - she won't be second best just because she's come after Jade.

By Leah.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:50 PM.

Leave jack alone it clearly states they are friends he is allowed friends u know, the poor boy is scred to even touch a girl cos of fools like u lot,give jack a break hes paid hes dues been to jail and lost the love of his life he has to move on he cant greive for jade 4 ever

By Bea Smith.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:37 PM.

JACK! HARDLY 3 MONTHS SINCE JADE'S PASSING AWAY.
I CAN SEE YOUR TRUE COLOURS SHINING THROUGH!!!
SHAME ON YOU!! YES, YOU ARE STILL A VERY YOUNG MAN, AND NO ONE EXPECTS YOU TO REMAIN SINGLE.
BUY HEY! WHY SO SOON. I ONLY HOPE THAT JADE WOULD HAVE APPROVED.
FROM LILLY

By Lilly.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:53 PM.

he was with jade for the fame , and now its paid off.
congrats

By tom wright.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:22 PM.

I agree when is it right to find love again when ones wife has died? Jade loved jack with a strong love. Jack loved her too, and he showed great maturity,marrying her and the CARE HE GAVE HER. People stop slagging him off all the time. He needs to be happy again.

I hear he only got to know Francesca when Jade was seriously ill. Let him be.

By cecilia.. Posted June 28 2009 at 7:05 PM.

jade hasent even been dead 4 even 5months never mind a year!

By megan.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:51 PM.

What's the big deal? The article clearly states they are friends and have been for a long time. So far there hasn't been any stories of Jack behaving in an inappropriate manner so leave the lad alone.

By Mary.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:44 PM.

this is what you call a parasite....leech....good for
good for nothing has carved cosy life for himself,
first through Jade and now on her money. Good luck
to him.

By jay.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:25 PM.

Give me JEFF BRAZIER any day!!!!

By Bex.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:20 PM.

He's a horrible person - a thug - sponger and out for money regardless of who he uses. He certainly used Jade but she was too stupid to realise the guy only wanted a meal ticket.

I hope the two boys are kept well away from him.

As for this new girl let's hope she sees the light sooner rather than later.

Time he got a job and earned a living. No doubt his ticket to Ascot would have been a freebie!!!

By G Spencer.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:06 PM.

I personally think Jack is an opportunist. I think he didn't treat her well prior to Jade getting ill. He lived off her. She did everything for him. If he was her 'rock' while she was dying and the only proof we have of this is Jade's word in a OK mag shoot, well alright then. Somebody on here made a remark about when is the right time to move on after someone you married has passed. Well Paul McCartney waited just 18 months. Darren Taylor the golfer wait just 3 months. Caron Keating's husband waited 5 months and married one of Caron's mates. I'd say Jack is acting well within the DNA of his gender.

By AD.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:45 PM.

shes hot!

By gman.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:18 PM.

Who gives a hoot!!!!

By Lynne.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:05 PM.

Hee hee, defo a Les Dawson haircut, well pointed out by Diane.

By Vee.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:22 PM.

lets face it even if he waited 5 years or more to be with someone else he would still face abacklash no matter what he does its ridiculous
Leave the poor guy alone,hes said hes just friends with this girl but even if there is more its own business and nobody elses

It doesnt take away the fact how he was there for jade when he needed her and the fact he clearly loved her that is very clear and no doubt will always love her after all she was his wife

and ever thought he is wearing the same suit because perhaps it means a lot to him sometimes people have something to feel closer to their loved one thats died and that could be why hes wearing it gosh sometimes people will do anything to insult this guy its unfair

he deserves hapiness gosh is he supposed to just live his life on his own forever and never be happy again?of course he isnt even jade wanted him to find happiness again .I dont get why people are so quick to insult him all the time

By leave him alone.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:39 PM.

When is the right time to have a new partner after your partner has died?

By Joanne Rowe.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:49 PM.

If jack feels its the right time to move on, let him be. jade died knowing that he loved her, he did all he can. he looks happy. leave him alone. jack will always love jade, he nursed her till the end. his new love will always be second best.... good luck jack its what jade would have wanted.

By Diane.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:51 PM.

He appears to have the same haircut as Les Dawson.

By Paul Moore.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:32 PM.

jus let him get on with it, if he wants to find someone else then so be it, just cos jade died it doesnt mean he cant find happiness again,it looks like hes done alot better than jade anyway

By julia.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:35 AM.

For crying out loud leave the lad alone!

He says they are not together but even if they are so what....... He is a young lad who has been through THE single most painful experience any one can go through- loosing a loved one...

I believe he genuinely had feelings for Jade and if he DİDNT really love her then he is an incredible human being that gave Jade the true gift of love when she needed it most. Jade died feeling loved and not alone and for that he should be proud...

but he needs to move on...who has the right to decide when that should be????

By Amy Holmes.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:58 AM.

Leave the guy alone! She's dead and she wanted him to get on with his life, not moping around or finding happiness at the bottom of a whiskey bottle like some do.
Not sure why people say "how low people go for fame". He's out with some friends, talking to a woman. Gee, hold the press, thats really attention seeking having a conversation with a member of te opposite sex.
Can't see the issue with the suit either. If i dumped a previous partner, do I have to burn all my clothes and replace out of respect for her?
Think of this, how respectful was Jade in "Celebrity" Big Brother.........

By Andy.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:52 AM.

hahhahah....why would he go out or marry a fat stupid woman with no talent? Money of course now he can get any model looking ones! good man!

By gavin.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:44 AM.

I knew it wouldn't be long, I don't think he'd be so friendly with this new girl if his feelings for Jade were as genuine as they've been made out to be.

By M.S.Phelps.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:26 AM.

I say leave the guy to get on with his life, Jade chose a very public life, not sure Jack has, hes 21 for gods sake do you remember being 21, did you always make the right decisions, this girl looks a stunner, lucky guy I say, if he stayed sulky for 1 year, 2 years, let himself go would that make people happy, is it the publics decision how long he should greave for is his life up for public debate? I think not, get on with your own lives, Jade did what she did to support her family after she had gone she did a great job, now let the family dissapear back into normallity & good on you Jack shes a stunner, friend or more good on ya

By Chris.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:20 AM.

This man is a disgrace. If he really loved his wife he wouldn't be with this girl so soon after Jade's death. This is truly disgusting, but it doesn't come as a surprise. Stop defending him, she is only been dead five minutes!!!

By Ice ice baby.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:54 AM.

Being very close doesn't mean they are going out. It's I bet you all are very close to someone and you not going out with them.

I have a friend whom I'm very close but doesn't mean I'm a lesbian everyone has a close friend.

By charlotte.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:44 AM.

And if she helping him and he enjoying her company good for them. He deserves some happiness. I think losing someone close to you is painful for anyone. OK I know he's done wrong in his life, everyone has a time to change.

By charlotte.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:48 AM.

And life goes on, leave the guy alone and let him get on with his life.

By John.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:42 AM.

Good for him, he is only 21 and has already had to watch his new wife die. He showed a lot of maturity, care + compassion to Jade in her final months + should be commended for that, not many 21 year olds could cope with that kind of trauma. Its time he was given a break and allowed to get on with his life, its his choice if he dates again and shouldn't be scandalized whatsoever and after all Jade wanted him to be happy + to move on

By Karen.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:35 AM.

he is only a young man and they never had a real long relationship but out of respect he should have waited a year before bringing another woman to the fore but saying that he was with her at the end.

By rita fullick.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:29 AM.

what a great pair of legs, lets see more of her please

By ian derby.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:15 AM.

Ive been through the same as jack my wife died at 27 and i have 2 boys,that man deserves to be as happy as anyone else,GOOD on you mate

By Deanthelovemachine.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:13 AM.

She looks about 4ft 5in!

By Arthur Boy.. Posted June 28 2009 at 7:31 AM.

So What....

He's entitled to a life

Good luck and have fun

By mum.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:08 AM.

What we have to remember is, he made Jade happy in the final weeks of her life. He is a young guy, his life must move on.

By Jonathan.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:08 AM.

nice combover jack you pratt

By tony.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:50 AM.

who really cares!!!!

By mark Newland.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:43 AM.

I can't see why people are so disappointed by him.
He cared for Jade as much as was possible given the circumstances of his parole and I don't know how many 21 year old boys would have been capable of ministering to the needs of a dying partner with the devotion he showed.
She's dead, he's alive and Jade wanted him to find happiness with another woman, he's hardly betraying her, and if they are a couple then at least they're not flaunting it indiscreetly.

By Helen.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:42 AM.

Life goes on, but with respect.
POWER.

By POWER.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:14 AM.

Before slating him, I suggest some of you read the article again. They aren't lovers. It is possible to be friends with people of the opposite sex. Poor bloke apparently can't even speak to a woman without receiving abuse.

By Mark.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:41 AM.

Why isn't there an arm on his right side sunglasses?
Are they clipping onto his nose.

She looks a jolly bird - so they knew each other before the wedding!!!!!????

By wildshoes.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:15 AM.

What took you so long?

By Michelle.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:52 AM.

Well that took all of 5 mins!

By kelly.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:33 AM.

I was taking part in the x factor auditions on Thursday in London and i spoke to this young lady and very charming she was to, even though she is not my type.(if you know what i mean).

By ADAM MARKS.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:06 AM.

Disgrace, this guy is loving the attention. How low people go for fame. Talentless and useless.

By Scott mattock .. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:46 AM.

OMG - out with another girl wearing the same suit he married and buried her in...that is sick Jack. Bet Jade paid for the suit too. Shame on you.

By elaine.. Posted June 27 2009 at 11:59 PM.

doesn't take some people long, does it?!

By alistair.. Posted June 27 2009 at 11:52 PM.

All the best Jack , the only thing that matters is what you think and feel .

By Susan.. Posted June 27 2009 at 11:29 PM.

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