Dean Gaffney is "ready to grow up".
The former ‘EastEnders’ actor – who has twin daughters Chloe and Charlotte, 23, from his 22-year relationship with Sarah Burge – wants to settle down and have cosy nights in with a significant other.
Asked if he’s ready to settle down, he said: "Yes. We’re all on this planet to fornicate and move forward and reproduce.
"I don’t want to be Peter Pan – I want to grow up.
"And on a rainy, cold Tuesday, I’d like to be on the sofa with my forever girl watching a box set."
The 42-year-old star insisted his recent participation on ‘Celebs Go Dating’ wasn’t to look for love, but to explore the reasons why he’s always been so reluctant to commit to anyone.
He told heat magazine: "I think ultimately – and I mean this in the most un-bigheaded way possible – I don’t have a problem meeting females.
"I don’t need two agents to find me women, but I keep making the mistake of not committing.
"I think there’s a reason for that, so it was about tackling that and discovering why I do certain things.
"I wasn’t on the show to meet a woman, per se, it was more about finding out about me.
"I’m not desperately looking for love but I’m coming to an age now where I want to meet my ride or die.
"I think when it comes along, it will hit me, but in the meantime, I’m happy as I am."
And Dean – who split from Sarah in 2015 – admitted he’s unlikely to date anyone much younger than him.
He said: "People I’ve dated since [Sarah] have been younger but maturity comes with being older and I’m not sure I want to be with someone who’s worrying about filters on Instagram"
Dean Gaffney wants to grow up
