Charlotte Church and Welsh rugby ace an item

Singing sensation Charlotte Church and Welsh rugby ace Gavin Henson are increasingly firm friends.

Sightings of the teenage singer and the rugby hero pin-up at a Cardiff nightclub had already sparked rumours they were an item.

That had been quickly denied by Henson's camp, which dismissed claims the couple were dating after stories claiming they had spent the night together.

Now, speculation about the couple's amorous intentions is set to reignite after a spokesman for Henson admitted the pair are firm friends.

Millionairess Church was reported to have whacked former boyfriend Kyle Johnson after he sold their sex secrets to a Sunday tabloid.