Imbruglia boyfriend "polite, generous"

Friends of Natalie Imbruglia's alleged boyfriend Justin Hemmes have described him as "extremely likeable".

Sydney nightclub owner Hemmes, who was first romantically linked with Australian X Factor judge and singer Imbruglia last month, reportedly has very good "chemistry" with her.

A friend of Hemmes told Woman's Day magazine: "He is an extremely likeable, polite, generous person and is a very hard worker. I can see why he and Natalie hit it off. They're both good-looking, successful and single.

"It is, of course, too early to tell what lies ahead with Natalie and Justin. But there is no mistaking the chemistry between them."

The couple were recently spotted kissing while on holiday together, but have always insisted that they are just "friends".