Patridge denies Madden romance rumours

The Hills star Audrina Patridge has denied rumours that she is dating Benji Madden.

Madden, who split from Paris Hilton in November, was linked to the MTV reality show star by American tabloids.

Commenting on the reports, Patridge said: "I'm getting a lot of calls today about a story that ran in a New York paper saying that I am now in a 'romantic' relationship with Benji Madden.

"I find it highly amusing, since I haven't seen him since December. I think Benji is a sweetheart, and we're good friends, but we are definitely NOT dating!"