Jones "never treated women like groupies"

Tom Jones has revealed that he "never treated women like groupies", saying that he is "old-fashioned around the opposite sex".

The star admitted that he dislikes seeing men be "disrespectful" towards women.

He told Live: "People talk about it like it was just notches on the bedpost. But I never treated women like groupies.

"I've always been old-fashioned around the opposite sex. Like I'm careful not to swear in front of them. In Wales we swear all the time but not in front of women. I love a dirty joke but I'd never tell one in female company."

The 70-year-old added of his relationship with his wife: "People are always asking me what makes my marriage work. There's no great mystery to it. We were kids when we met and we were completely in love. We still love each other and we've managed to remain friends too.

"We enjoy each other's company. Walking away from Linda would be unthinkable. We go back too far. I was Tommy Woodward to her then, and I still am. If I start giving it too much Tom Jones she'll remind me who I am."