Stevens discusses flirty 'Strictly' partner

Rachel Stevens has revealed that Vincent Simone's flirting is keeping her on her toes in rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing.

The former S Club singer has been paired up with professional dancer Simone, 29, for the new series of the BBC One ballroom show, but she remains committed to her new fiancé Alex Bourne, 31.

"Vincent is the biggest womaniser in the world, ever! It's not just when the camera rolls - he flirts non-stop," Rachel, 30, told The Sun. "I love him, he's so funny. We've been really getting to know each other and bonding, and get on great. You're total strangers and you just get thrown together."

She added: "He does flirt a lot but I've got him under control! It's very tongue in cheek and it's not just with me - he's the same with every girl he talks to. We've got a really good banter now."

Stevens competes against her fellow female contestants for the first time in tonight's episode, which airs at 6.45pm.