Ali does a Kristina: Yet another Strictly couple are getting closer in training...

They insist they are strictly good friends. But dance partners Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna appear to have struck up a particularly close relationship.

During a break in rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing last week, the former Hollyoaks star and her professional dance partner shared several tender kisses as they took a half-hour romantic stroll in the park near their rehearsal studio in South London.

Their intimacy came after Brian made a public declaration that his interest in the svelte 26-year-old went beyond the dancefloor, admitting that he had been asking Ali out for weeks – though she kept knocking him back.

But she seems to have relented now, as there were more tender moments back at the rehearsal studio when 27-year-old Brian flicked a hair away from Ali’s face as they relaxed on the balcony.

Later, the pair left hand in hand then said their farewells with another kiss and cuddle before Ali, who split from childhood sweetheart Nick Kennedy last Christmas, was driven home in her BBC car.

Their relationship is not the first to blossom in the new series of the high-pressure BBC1 show.

Ex-boxer Joe Calzaghe recently told friends he and and Kristina Rihanoff – dubbed the ‘Siberian siren’ following a former doomed relationship with fellow professional Vincent Simone – are also an item off the dancefloor.

In a joint interview before last night’s show, Brian and Ali both insisted they were still just friends – but their coyness was contradicted by their habit of finishing each other’s sentences, and the fact that Ali referred to Brian as ‘Honey’.

Asked if their relationship had gone further than the professional, Brian said: ‘She keeps shooting me down. One day hopefully she’ll accept and we’ll see.’

Ali giggled: ‘Hey we’ve only just met,’ before admitting: ‘We have been spending a lot of time together.’

Brian said: ‘It’s like a blind date. You don’t know if you’re going to get on.’

Ali added: ‘It did feel like that. They keep you completely in the dark till you meet in front of the cameras. I didn’t know who I was going to be paired with but I was really really glad to be paired with Brian.

Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna spend their THIRD holiday together since Strictly

Ali Bastian and Brian Fortuna have barely parted each other's side since they crashed out of Strictly Come Dancing last month.

And the pair are now enjoying their third romantic break together in the Caribbean.

The Bill actress showed off her toned figure in a coral-coloured bikini in Grenada this weekend as she spent time with the American dancer.

Love, love me hairdo: Wildhaired and barechested, Paul McCartney holidays with lover Nancy Shevell

Looking toned and relaxed - with a remarkably luxuriant mop of hair - this is Paul McCartney enjoying some winter sunshine in the Caribbean.

The former Beatle, 67, spent an energetic day on the beach doing yoga and playing in the sea, showing off an impressive physique for a man of his age.

A fine romance with lots of kissing for Kelly Osbourne and fiancé Luke Worrall in Miami

Its seems Kelly Osbourne just can't keep her hands off her model fiancé Luke Worrall.

The young couple are enjoying a break in Miami, but may need to confine themselves to their hotel room if their consistently amorous behaviour is anything to go by.

Seen poolside at their South Beach hotel, the couple were locked in an embrace, kissing and canoodling in the water.

Kelly is putting her recent personal troubles behind her to enjoy a fun-filled romantic holiday with model Worrall.

In a spin: Kelly Osbourne can't stop kissing her new BMX beau

Kelly Osbourne stepped out for the second night in a row with a platinum blond companion on her arm - her new boyfriend Luke Howell.

Guests at her table, including model Caprice, were treated to a fine display as they kissed their way through a function for cancer charity In The Pink in Leicester Square last night.

A source revealed: "He's a pro-BMX rider, but it's still early days. They've only been dating for a week."

Loved-up Kelly Osbourne gets carried away by her model boyfriend

Kelly Osbourne got carried away by romance when new boyfriend Luke Worrell picked her up for a smooch at Glastonbury today.

The loved-up pair only had eyes for each other as they frolicked around backstage at the three-day music festival.

Kelly appropriately sported a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses - maybe announcing her amorous feelings to the world.

S.S. Thar Keely Shaye Blows, Off the Port Bow!

In case you’re wondering who the behemoth in the picture is, it’s Pierce Brosnan’s wife Keely Shaye. A long time ago, she looked like this. Now she looks like she should be dodging harpoons and swallowing puppet-makers whole. I’m not sure if those are chins or just a stack of backup pancakes for emergencies. Either way, it’s probably best not to poke at ‘em. You wouldn’t want to lose a finger in the attack.

Life's a beach: Kelly Osbourne covers up in the sun as her boyfriend bares a bit more

They may have identical sunglasses, but that's where the style similarities ended as Kelly Osbourne and boyfriend Luke Worrell took a stroll along Malibu beach yesterday.

Fair-skinned Kelly, 23, went for the sensible option of covering up in a white maxi-dress, with a wide-brimmed hat to keep the sun off.

But platinum blond Luke, 18, dared to bare his pale complexion and slim physique, wearing just a pair of shorts, a baseball cap and medallion.

The pair, who have been dating since May, looked relaxed and happy as they walked hand-in-hand in the sunshine.

The daughter of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne has previously complained of her struggle to find a suitable boyfriend.

But last month she said of model and BMX rider Luke: 'We get on so well together. I really do love him.

'Every time we are in each other's company, we always have a good time.'

Thar She Blows, Kelly Osbourne Off the Port Bow

Buddy the Elf had to cross the seven levels of the Candy Cane Woods and go through the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops before he made it to the Lincoln Tunnel. Kelly Osbourne must have taken the Bologna Forest and Italian Sausage Meadow shortcut.

Nearly drowning fiance Luke Worrall in Miami

Kelly Clarkson's Bikini

WATER BABY :: Kelly Clarkson keeps her cool in the Bahamas on Sunday. The "Breakaway" singer – who’s vacationing with pals – will get back to business when she kicks off her Addiction tour in Florida on June 30.

Hilary Duff Fat Bikini Pictures

The only way Hilary Duff could look any boxier in these pictures is if she were stamped “This Side Up” and “100% Post-Consumer Content.” On the plus side, she’d make a great makeshift lean-to for a hobo.

Kelly Clarkson is a Fat Ass

This is the last thing a triple-meat hoagie with extra bacon ever sees. Just one more reason to thank God you’re not a sandwich.

Mariah Carey is Fatter Than Ever

Mariah Carey Got FAT

Singer Mariah Carey has repeatedly claimed her measurements are a diminutive 34-22-35. Perhaps nobody ever told her you’re supposed to measure your bust, waist, and hips, not your forearms, neck, and thighs. Ugh. I haven’t seen that much pit sausage since Bring-Your-Own-Pork night at Talladega.

Meg Ryan Looks Great in A Bikini Top at 47

The real (surprisingly hot) Megan Ryan in a bikini on the set:

Mariah Carey Might Be Pregnant, Fat

Mariah Carey and her bulging Valentino dress intimated that she might be pregnant during an interview at Academy Awards. The Daily Mail says

To the glitz and glamour of the Oscars red carpet last night, Mariah Carey added a touch of intrigue by hinting that she was pregnant.

Looking radiant, the 39-year-old told reporters that ‘something special’ was about to happen but refused to elaborate further.

We don’t necessarily know that she’s referring to a pregnancy here. That “something special” that’s “about to happen” could just be that an entire triple-layer cheesecake is about to drop into her lower intestine, giving her enough room to down another couple of plates at the Oscar buffet. I don’t want to go putting words in her mouth here. Mostly because she would probably try and eat them.

With husband Nick Cannon on the red carpet:

Serena Williams Bikini Pics

Serena Williams frolicking in Miami on Friday

Jessica Simpson is Still Fat

Jessica Simpson was on “The Late Show” with David Letterman last night, presumably to talk about her new show “The Price of Beauty,” but of course she spent most of the time talking about the men who’d dumped her and being fat. Well, technically, she didn’t as much talk about being fat as she did wear a dress that made her look like the broad side of a Mack truck, so I assume she was trying to broach the subject tastefully. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. That probably translates to about a hundred and sixty pounds, give or take, if you could actually weigh them.

Natasha Kaplinsky 'over the moon' after giving birth to a girl

Natasha Kaplinsky was yesterday celebrating after giving birth to a daughter.

The 37-year-old Channel 5 newsreader was said to be 'over the moon' following the safe arrival of her second child at a London hospital.

The baby has not yet been named.

A source told the Mail: 'Natasha and the new addition are both well and Natasha is looking forward to taking her little girl home.'

Natasha, who is married to investment banker Justin Bower, has described feeling 'stunned and excited' about becoming a mother for the second time.

Natasha caused a storm when she revealed she was expecting son Arlo, now 18 months old, just six weeks into her £1million job in the April of that year.

When she returned to work in February last year, after five months maternity leave, she took a £300,000 pay cut to present just one news show a day so she could spend more time with her son.

Just eight months later she told bosses she was pregnant again.

Natasha stayed fit and healthy throughout her pregnancy and accompanied Denise Van Outen last month on a one-mile walk for Sports Relief.

Natasha and husband Justin Bower also have a son Arlo, now
18-months-old

Bigger is better for Kara Tointon as she shows off new lingerie range for Asda

Acting may be in her blood but Kara Tointon is also a dab hand at modelling too.

So much so that her reign as the face of Michelle for George underwear at Asda looks set to continue.

Today she launched the lingerie line's new spring/summer range which has increased its cup sizes right up to a G.

The former Eastenders star, showing off a shorter hairdo, looked elegant and sexy as she posed in three of the collection's four designs.

And while she may be blessed with an average sized C cup, Kara, 27, said she is all for variety for the bigger busted lady.

She said: 'It’s fantastic to be involved with a brand that has affordability and style at its heart. The lingerie is sexy, sophisticated, comfortable and above all affordable.

Kara and her boyfriend and former Eastenders co-star Joe Swash

'I love the new collection and it’s great to see Michelle for George now cater for bigger cups too.'

Michelle Mone OBE, creator of Michelle for George, said; “The bra market is expanding, quite literally, and modern breasts are getting larger – with more women than ever before wearing a D cup or bigger - so it’s really important retailers cater for the growing market.

'Unfortunately a lot of brands and retailers find it difficult to “scale up” their existing bra designs, but we’ve worked closely with Asda to ensure our new designs offer the very best in support, comfort and fit, not to mention value for money.'

The range also appears to offer the very best in models too as Kara so beautifully demonstrates.

Posing inside a sun-filled conservatory and outside in a garden, Kara shows off an enviable figure in the new designs, which, with starting prices from just £12, are sure to fly off the shelves in no time.

This is the third collection Kara has modelled for Michelle at George since she was snapped up as its new face just before she left her role as Dawn Swann on Eastenders last August.

Since leaving Albert Square, not only has Kara modelled for Michelle but she also made a guest appearance on ITV's long-running but soon-to-be-cancelled show The Bill.

In the episode, entitled Duty Calls which aired on January 21, Kara played the character Ami Ryan, who is questioned by police after dialling 999 to report an attempted burglary at the flat she shares with her boyfriend.

Kara is dating her former Eastenders co-star Joe Swash, who played her on-screen brother in the soap.

In December, the pair are believed to have had a blazing row backstage at the Hippodrome Theatre in Bristol, where they were performing in pantomime together.

They argued in front of fellow cast members backstage after she confronted him over a text on his BlackBerry and they were later forced to deny reports they'd split.