'Heroes' star not interested in older men

Heroes star Hayden Panettiere has admitted that she isn't interested in dating older men.

The 18-year-old actress, who plays cheerleader Claire Bennet on the hit NBC show, insisted that she only wants romance with someone her own age.

Panettiere revealed her feelings when she was asked to comment on rumours that she is dating former Saved By The Bell actor Mario Lopez, 34.

"He's a good friend, a very nice guy," Hayden is quoted by The Sun as saying. "I think he's a little old for me."