Celebs Go Dating star Alison Hammond’s new romance with co-star Ben Kusi appears to be going from strength to strength.
The 45-year-old was pictured linking arms with the 41-year-old on a romantic date after saying she has ‘found love’ on the e4 reality dating show.
The pair headed into a restaurant together and Alison appeared very into her new man, as they were seen putting on an amorous display.
‘I’ve fallen in love’: Celebs Go Dating star Alison Hammond linked arms with handsome new boyfriend Ben Kusi on a romantic date in London on Monday
Flirty: The new couple headed out for a bite to eat and appeared to have great chemistry as he giggled and held his head in his hands
Bubbly Alison looked beautiful on her date, wearing a black top which had an embellished neckline, worn with leggings and cream loafers.
She kept out the cold with a cosy looking cardigan and wore a big smile on her face.
Audio technician Ben looked very dapper wearing a patterned shirt with jeans, a leather jacket and brown brogues.
Your love is King: Alison was beaming from ear to ear on the arm of her new man
Star of the show: Bubbly Alison looked beautiful on her date, wearing a black top which had an embellished neckline, worn with leggings and cream loafers
Comfort is key: The pair appeared to be very relaxed in one another’s company
The outing comes after Alison paid a visit to the ITV studios to chat to Holly Willoughby and Rochelle Humes about her Celebs Go Dating journey so far.
Despite the girls insisting it sounded like Alison had ‘friend-zoned’ Ben, she claimed she found Ben ‘beautiful’ – leaving Rochelle in stitches as she likened her love interest to her.
In a sneak peek at the upcoming episode of the E4 show, voiceover host Rob Beckett says: ‘Over at Television Centre, our Alison Hammond has popped in for a chitty chat chat with This Morning chat queens Holly Willoughby and Rochelle Humes.’
A moment: Alison held Ben’s hand as they sat in the restaurant and waited for their food
Words of wisdom: Good friend Holly Willoughby had previously warned Alison not to ‘friend-zone’ Ben if she fancies him and it seems her advice has paid off
Listening: The TV host hung onto Ben’s every word as they looked into one another’s eyes
‘Alright, good show? I actually don’t watch it in my spare time’, Alison declares as she plonks herself down on the sofa.
Holly teased her, ‘Only when you’re on!’, as Rochelle added, ‘She watches herself back, that’s it!’
Dishing the dirt on Celebs Go Dating, she said: ‘It’s been tough. I’ve never really put in a situation where I’ve gone dating. It’s just so alien to me.
Happy: Alison paid a visit to the ITV studios to chat to Holly Willoughby and Rochelle Humes recently to talk about her Celebs Go Dating journey so far
Getting the gossip: The bubbly presenter, 45, chatted to fellow This Morning hosts about her romantic life, spilling the beans about her recent date Ben
Doppelgangers: Despite the girls insisting it sounded like Alison had ‘friend-zoned’ him, she claimed she found Ben ‘beautiful’ – leaving Rochelle in stitches as she likened her love interest to her
Alison declared: ‘I’ve met this guy called Ben. He’s like the yin to my yang. He’s really chilled out, he’s really laid back. He’s not annoying’
Holly interjected: ‘Hang on, do you fancy him? You’ve just described a really good friend’
‘I’ve met this guy called Ben. He’s like the yin to my yang. He’s really chilled out, he’s really laid back. He’s not annoying.
‘He’s just really kind, he’s got a good heart, he listens to what I’ve got to say.’
Rochelle enthused: ‘I can tell you’re getting all giddy?’
Keen to be the voice of reason, Holly interjected: ‘Hang on, do you fancy him? You’ve just described a really good friend.’
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Oh, my love! Alison and Ben fell for each other when they recreated the iconic pottery scene from Ghost on Celebs Go Dating
Handsy: Alison was whisked away on a date with Ben as they got closer
‘I want a friend to become my lover’, Alison declared.
Rochelle said: ‘Yeah, but you’re friend-zoning him! Do you want to rip his clothes off?’
Alison replied: ‘No I’m not, he’s fit! I could see later on, I will want to rip his clothes off. I can see a future potential. He looks great.’
‘He’s beautiful. He’s got these little freckles… he looks a little bit like you Roch!’
The Saturdays singer and Holly burst out laughing at her admission, rolling about on the sofa.
Rochelle said: ‘Yeah, but you’re friend-zoning him! Do you want to rip his clothes off?’
Ben and Alison saw sparks fly after they took part in a pottery class together, recreating the iconic scene from Ghost.
Viewers recently found out that Ben has actually appeared on the series before.
The audio visual technician from London appeared on 2018’s fourth season of the E4 matchmaking show, where he took Gemma Collins out on a couple of dates – during which he told her that his ideal night out would include a Chinese buffet and a round of bowling.
‘He looks really nice!’ Alison says ahead of meeting Ben, adding of his height: ‘6’2″ deserves a round of applause!’
Celebs Go Dating continues tonight at 9pm on E4. Celebs Go Dating airs Sundays – Thursdays at 9pm on E4.
Amused: The Saturdays singer and Holly burst out laughing at her admission, rolling about on the sofa