Danny Dyer hilariously claims 'I'm more in love with Jarrod than Dani is' despite being 'replaced' by West Ham & England star Bowen in his daughter's life

Football Factory and EastEnders actor Dyer is a passionate Hammers supporter. Said fandom has now spilled over into his personal life, with Dani having coupled up with England international Bowen back in 2021. They are now the proud parents of twin daughters.

Bowen and Dyer are also planning on tying the knot this summer, with a lavish wedding ceremony being lined up. Danny will be a lively presence at that event, with the larger-than-life east London native happy to be giving his daughter away to a man than he already loves like a son.

Discussing his relationship with Bowen, Dyer told Sky Sports when asked to pick out his favourite ever West Ham player: “It’s got to be Jarrod Bowen, hasn’t it! The father of my grandchildren. Also, he scored the winning goal, didn’t he, in the European final [Europa Conference League in 2023].

“It’s nice to have a boyfriend you love, because most of them you hate! It’s always tricky when your daughter brings a man home and you get replaced for a little while. But I think I’m more in love with Jarrod than Dani is!”

Bowen was handed the captain’s armband at West Ham ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. He has remained a talismanic presence for the Hammers when fit this season, registering eight goals and four assists for a team that are hoping to pull further clear of the Premier League relegation zone over the course of their 11 remaining fixtures.