Kate Hudson's ex-husband is thrilled about her new romance with Dax Shepard - because it provides him with more time to spend with his son.

A report in the New York Post claims that the Skeleton Key actress has become "distracted" by her new relationship, and is offering her ex, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, as much time with their three-year-old son Ryder as he likes.

A source told the newspaper: "Dax is basically living at her house right now. The rest of her family is a little annoyed. Chris is thrilled because now he can have Ryder whenever he wants. Kate gets a little more distracted when new men come into her life."

However, Kate's representative Brad Cafarelli denied the newspaper's claims, insisting: "None of what you're speculating here is accurate."