'Apprentice' romance 'continues in secret'

Apprentice stars Phillip Taylor and Kate Walsh are still dating, it has been claimed.

The contestants reportedly fell in love during filming for the BBC One reality show and continued to see each other once the programme was over.

Sources had suggested that the couple eventually went their separate ways after their romance failed to work out.

However, Taylor's ex-girlfriend Rachel Pascall has now insisted that the pair are still an item.

Speaking to the News Of The World, she claimed: "They are boyfriend and girlfriend. Phillip loves blondes in business suits, and Kate ticks all his boxes."

Walsh recently denied rumours of an affair, insisting that she shared just one kiss with her co-star in the Apprentice house.

However, Pascall, who remains friends with her ex, explained: "There's been a lot of pressure on them to keep things secret because Sir Alan [Sugar] kicked off. They're all really scared of him.

"Phillip couldn't resist Kate though, and they were having fun in the house. They didn't go all the way but there was a fumble under the duvet. He couldn't help it. He's said she's hot in the bedroom, and he's been to see her loads since filming finished."

The Apprentice continues on Wednesday at 9pm on BBC One.