IS SCARLETT’S NEW BOYFRIEND FOR REAL?
The star has her hands full with THIS hunky fella
She’s seen her name get dragged into the biggest break-up story of the year, after online rumours of a romance with Ant Mcpartlin following the news that he was divorcing his wife Lisa Armstrong. But Scarlett Moffatt has bigger, brawnier things to think about – namely, the beefcake Dreamboy she’s said to be dating.
According to insiders, Scarlett, 27, has known fitness model and trainer Lee Wilkinson for ten years, but only reconnected with him over Christmas while she spent time back home in County Durham. Since then, she’s been happily reacquainting herself with his biceps and watching him perform as part of the Dreamboys stripping troupe (he posted a photo of her visit to his Instagram) Now, insiders say her recent bout of sexy selfies have all been posted with her new beau in mind.
“She has always liked Lee, but since becoming a TV presenter and moving to London, she never expected anything to happen,” an insider tells heat. “After going back up north over Christmas, they connected and have been in constant contact ever since. Scarlett’s now living in the north again, which has made it easier for them to see each other on the down low.”
However, following the Ant rumours, some fans were left wondering if a relationship with a stripper could
‘scarlett is so hurt and upset by the speculation’
be the real deal, with one Scarlett supporter commenting, “Here’s another [man] looking to climb the ambition ladder at any expense.”
Scarlett’s unwitting involvement as the third member in what some saw as a very public love triangle began after
fans linked her to the newly single Ant Mcpartlin, 42. The pair, alongside Ant’s other half Declan Donnelly, sat together at the National Television Awards last month, following weeks of reports that Ant had turned to Scarlett for support last year, after he left rehab for painkiller addiction and subsequently split from Lisa, his partner of 23 years. Then, last week, Scarlett sent the internet into overdrive when she posted a sexy selfie from her bedroom alongside the caption, “Date night.” Behind her, on her bedside table, could be seen a picture of the star beaming alongside Ant & Dec while filming Saturday Night Takeaway – with Ant in the foreground. Curiously, the star then deleted her previous caption and replaced it with a simple heart emoji.
But sources close to Scarlett have rubbished speculation of a romance with Ant, telling us she’s not happy about being implicated in the break-up.
“Scarlett is so hurt and upset by the speculation and the fact she’s being blamed for his divorce,” our source tells us. “She played no part in it and doesn’t want anyone to think she did. She’s good friends with Ant and has supported him as any friend would. he has a picture of herself with Ant & Dec because she’s very proud of what she’s done and nothing more.”
Hopefully, Lee and his massive muscles will help lift her spirits.