Taylor linked to second 'Apprentice' star

Apprentice star Philip Taylor tried to woo fellow contestant Paula Jones before finding love with Kate Walsh, it has been alleged.

The estate agent romanced Walsh while taking part in the BBC One series last year and they have continued to see each other following the completion of filming.

However, according to The People, week four's eliminee Paula has claimed that she was the first contestant to catch Taylor's eye.

She reportedly told a friend: "It was obvious from the moment we met that he wanted to bed me. One night he tried to pull me on to a sofa but I wasn't having any of it.

"He kept calling me Jessica Rabbit from the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit and playfully slapped my bottom. He even compared me to the back of a racing car, saying my bottom was all trim and full of oomph. I just laughed in his face."

Asked to make an official statement, human resources consultant Paula said: "Sorry, I can't comment. I am still contracted to the show."

Taylor was eliminated in Wednesday night's episode and is now apparently planning to move in with Walsh.