Chantelle steps out with Lloyd's ex

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Chantelle Houghton and England footballer Jermain Defoe have made their relationship official.

The Celebrity Big Brother winner was this week spotted in public with Defoe, who she reportedly met through a mutual friend, confirming recent speculation in the press.

Houghton was previously married to musician Samuel Preston, but their relationship ended in late 2007.

The reality TV star is the second Celebrity Big Brother contestant Defoe has dated. He was previously involved with glamour model Danielle Lloyd.