Michelle's boyfriend: 'Ben is no threat'

Michelle's boyfriend has revealed that he is not concerned about Ben and Michelle getting close in the Big Brother house.

Hugh Hanley met Michelle on the Irish version of The X Factor after she split from husband Andy Scott Lee, allegedly for kissing someone else while on holiday.

However, the advertising executive told New! magazine: "There's no chemistry between them. Michelle and I wouldn't have a good relationship if I got jealous of her just talking to a lad!"

He also revealed his belief that Michelle is only upset by Coolio because she is worried references to a potential romance with Ben will damage their friendship.

"Michelle and Ben knew each other before they went into the house," said Hugh, "so obviously they're going to hang out together. Ben's a lovely fella - I'm not worried.

"Michelle just got a bit wound up by how derogatory Coolio was about their friendship."