Rumours that Emily Atack is said to be in ‘secret relationship’ with ex-Big Brother star are SHUT DOWN

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! contestant Emily Atack was rumoured to be in a secret relationship with ex-Big Brother star Ziggy Lichman.

Before appearing on the ITV show, Emily opened up about how she wanted to find love. She said: "I’m young and single so I’m open to love wherever it might be.

"I’m really happy John Barrowman’s in there. I know he’s gay, but still I would quite like to cuddle up with him."

However, sources told The Daily Star that: "Emily is far from single. It’s probably the worst kept secret around where [her and Ziggy] live – they’re always together. They have loads of mutual friends and met a few times over the years but there has always been a lot of chemistry between them.

"When they met this summer they realised how much they liked each other and started dating."

The source added: "When they met this summer they realised how much they liked each other and started dating. So far it’s going really well. They’re both really fun and have a great sense of humour. They make a brilliant couple.

"Zach’s really proud of her for getting on the show, but he’s already missing her like mad."

It’s reported that Ziggy threw Emily an I’m A Celebrity-themed leaving party at his bar, The Shop in London, before she embarked on her trip to Australia.

Following these rumours, Emily's agent confirmed to Heat today that "Emily is categorically not in a relationship with Ziggy. This story is completely untrue. They are friends but nothing more."

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Emily Atack previously came under fire for her secret rendevous with Strictly Come Dancing star Seann Walsh, who was in a relationship with long-term partner Rebecca Humphries.

Apparently, the pair went on a string of dates after appearing together in a 2014 episode of E4 game show Virtually Famous, before "clicking" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2016.