But during his interview with Piers, the actor later faced criticism after he admitted being violent towards Rula but added she was not a “beaten wife”.
During the interview, Dennis said he was “very, very ashamed” of an incident where he admittedly became violent with his former spouse.
He went on to add: “She certainly wasn’t a beaten wife, she was hit and that’s different.”
Following their divorce, Dennis later tied the knot with his wife Pam Flint, to who he remained married until his death.
