'Home and Away's Esther Anderson denies romance with Steve Peacocke

Home and Away's Esther Anderson has hit back at reports that she is dating her co-star Steve Peacocke.

The 32-year-old Australian actress, whose character Charlie has been romantically involved with Peacocke's Brax on screen, said that she doesn't mind if people think they are together because it shows that she is doing her job well.

Anderson told New Idea magazine: "I guess it's a compliment to my acting, which is good. That's what you want [but] we are just friends. Steve's one of the most talented actors I've ever worked with and he's completely humble about it. He's brought out the best in my acting as well.

"I'm single. But I'm really happy where I am. I don't feel like there is anything missing and I think I kind of feel, in a way, a bit excited that I've still got the relationship side of things to look forward to when it happens."

Anderson recently said that she let herself get too "skinny" while taking part in Dancing with the Stars last year, but said that she is now a healthy weight and feels "really good and womanly again".

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