So various reports said at the weekend that Martine McCutcheon, soon to be seen in new soap Echo Beach, was enjoying break in the sun with a mystery man. He’s not so mystery.

I have a mole there who tells me the man is in fact a musician (who’s signed to Universal kids) called Jack McManus. Not only are they dating – they’ve been at it for the past year. Yes, a year. Far from new!

I’ve had a bit of a love hate thing going on with Martine over the years – she acts the diva at times. But friends of hers say she’s lovely once you get through the initial barrier. In which case I’m happy for her – and she’s looking great in the piccies with Jack. It’s refreshing to see a celebrity with a curvy figure and proud to show it all off.

Echo Beach starts within days and even stars Jason Donovan – let’s hope it’s not an Eldorado type telly disaster. I hope it’s good. The last thing Martine needs is another flop…..