Carol Vorderman 'dating millionaire toyboy'

Carol Vorderman has reportedly begun dating a millionaire who is 13 years her junior.

The 50-year-old former Countdown assistant has been spotted on dates with internet tycoon Mark Hadley, whom she met just six weeks ago at a London club.

The pair grew closer at a dinner with friends and have since attended a taping of Later... With Jools Holland together and dined out a Japanese restuarant in London, the Sunday Mirror claims.

"Mark is something of an ­entrepreneur," a source explained. "He made a fortune riding the ­dotcom boom and has ­invested well since.

"He lives a bit of a ­playboy lifestyle. Loads of Mark's friends know he's been seeing Carol. It's early days, it's not serious, but they make each other laugh and they have a real giggle when they're out together."

The insider added: "They'll ­probably see each other again soon."

Vorderman, who was recently voted 'Rear Of The Year', last week ruled out a return to Countdown.