Brendan Cole wants to settle down with model

Brendan Cole has sparked rumours that he is ready to put his playboy reputation behind him - after introducing his latest girlfriend Zoe Hobbs to his parents.

The Strictly Come Dancing star has been spending time in his home country of New Zealand with Zoe, who works as a model. He has even told his pals that she could be "the one".

"He is absolutely smitten. We're just waiting for him to come back to Britain and announce an engagement, we really think it is that serious," a friend told the Mail on Sunday.

"Zoe is bright and sassy and incredibly down to earth. We're all very happy he's found such a lovely person. None of Brendan's other girlfriends got to go home and meet his parents. Zoe is obviously special and was a big hit with them."

Brendan has previously dated newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and glamour model Abi Titmuss.