Simone's fury over 'Strictly' romance rumours

Vincent Simone is furious about rumours of a romance between his girlfriend Flavia Cacace and her Strictly Come Dancing partner Matt Di Angelo, according to a report.

Flavia and Matt are believed to have grown close during rehearsals for the BBC One reality series. In last Saturday's show, even host Tess Daly commented on their flirting, claiming that the rumba - the dance of love - would be "a walk in the park" for the pair.

However, the News of the World claims that Flavia has not split from professional dancer Vincent, who was voted off the show with dance partner Stephanie Beacham in week two. He is said to be livid about the constant references to chemistry between Matt and his girlfriend, who he first met fifteen years ago.

"What does that little twerp think that he's doing? Flavia is my woman and there's no way I'm going to let him come in and destroy everything we've worked so hard for," Vincent told friends.

"I don't feel I should have to fight for Flavia after being with her for so long. But if I need to, I will. And, believe me, Matt will come out the loser."

"This is no fairytale romance - I'll make sure of that," he added. "As soon as the show's over Matt will be a distant memory and she'd be mad to turn her back on so many years of work."

A Strictly source added: "Vincent and Flavia's relationship has been on the rocks during the series but they haven't broken up yet - they're insisting on that."