TV star Chelsee Healey's partner has been jailed for his role in a 'wholesale' drug-dealing operation.

The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was in court to see Eddie Rainford, 32- father of her 15-month-old daughter - sentenced for supplying large quantities of cannabis.

Chelsee, who plays Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, had tried to keep his identity a secret after they began dating four years ago, with only his first name being revealed to fans.

She had previously described him as 'The One' and 'marriage material', saying she wanted someone who brought her 'peace and is drama-free'.

But Manchester Crown Court heard how former Royal Marine commando Rainford, along with another man Jay Boyd, 28, had allegedly 'headed' an OCG (Organised Crime Gang) that dealt 'multi-kilos' of cannabis.