'Hell's Kitchen' star dates Dell'Olio?

Chef Marco Pierre White has reportedly started romancing Nancy Dell'Olio.

The Hell's Kitchen star provided support for Dell'Olio during her split from football coach Sven-Goran Eriksson, reports The Mirror.

"Marco and Nancy initially went out for dinner nearly a year ago - but just as friends," said a source.

"At that time he was all over her like a cheap suit and Nancy was quite indifferent. But they met up recently and had a couple more dates - one of which ended in a passionate kiss.

"Marco has a weakness for strong, independent women and Nancy fits the bill."

Pierre White has been married three times and is a father of four.