'Desperate Housewife' dating a man

Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross has quashed the persisting gay rumours by embarking upon a relationship with a man.

The actress, who plays Bree Van Der Kamp in the hit show, was outed as a "real-life lesbian" by The Sun last month but was swift to deny the speculation, declaring: "I'm not."

Now the 43-year-old has been spotted out and about with actor Tom Mahoney. The pair were said to enjoy a "romantic" ski weekend together earlier this month in Utah.