Reality TV star Jeremy McConnell has denied assaulting girlfriend Stephanie Davis.
The Celebrity Big Brother contestant pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal damage when he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
However, he denied a charge of assault by beating.
The 27-year-old is accused of assaulting former Hollyoaks actress Stephanie during an incident at a property in Rainhill, Merseyside, on March 10.
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Jeremy, of Swords, Dublin, admitted damaging property under the value of £5,000 belonging to Stephanie.
He appeared in court wearing a black suit and white open-necked shirt.
Magistrates adjourned the case to August 7, when Jeremy will stand trial.
Stephanie was not in court for the hearing.
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The couple first got together after appearing as fellow contestants on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, months after Stephanie finished a five-year run playing Sinead O’Connor in Hollyoaks.
She first came into the public eye when she took part in the BBC talent-spotting show Over The Rainbow in 2010.
Speaking outside court, Jeremy told reporters he and the actress were still together and the couple’s baby was “doing well”.
Jeremy has recently left rehab, where he successfully participated in a programme to help with drink and drug issues.
Stephanie has publicly supported her beau and praised him for tackling his demons head on.