ELLE MACPHERSON - MACPHERSON 'JUST FRIENDS' WITH BRIT SOAP STAR

MACPHERSON 'JUST FRIENDS' WITH BRIT SOAP STAR

LATEST: Supermodel ELLE MACPHERSON has laughed off speculation she is dating British soap star RAY FEARON, insisting the pair are "strictly friends". The Australian beauty, 43, was first spotted dining with the CORONATION STREET heart-throb, 38, in a London restaurant on Friday (03NOV06) and they attended a photography launch at the British capital's Koko club together last night (07NOV06). When asked if he was dating MACpherson, coy Fearon replied, "Elle's a very, very good friend." Meanwhile, MACpherson added, "We are strictly friends." MACpherson split from long-term love ARPAD 'ARPI' BUSSON last year (JUN05) after nine years and two sons together.