
Dita Von Teese has laughed off suggestions of a romantic relationship with Russell Brand after he left a voice mail on the burlesque star’s answermachine.
Von Teese said:
“I will not be shagging Russell Brand.
Just because I gave him my number does not mean I’ll be going on a date with him.
I was the subject of one of his calls once, but I didn’t answer the phone thank goodness.
I just saw his name come up on the screen and thought: “I don’t think I’m going to answer that right now.”
He was on air and it was just good female intuition.
I had another conversation with him on the air shortly before he left his radio show and he is a lot of fun. I like him.”
Brand had phoned Von Teese for his BBC radio show before he resigned. He said: ”Oh hi Dita, this is Russell. Just ringing to see if you’re still interested in my speed boat and various charity events. So if you do want to do these charity events and speed boats…
‘Sorry Dita, this is Russell, I’m on my radio show. I met you the other day and my friend Matt has made me call you and do this.’
Von Teese was in London for the British Comedy Awards where Russell Brand picked up the award for Best Live Stand-Up, however, they didn’t get to meet this time as Brand is filming the Tempest in the US.