Alley dating Pacino?

Former Cheers star Kirstie Alley has been romantically linked to a new man - Hollywood icon Al Pacino.

The 54-year-old actress, who has been single since splitting from James Wilder five years ago, was spotted out with Pacino, 65, in Hollywood, and onlookers say that, although the couple were with friends, their rendez-vous had all the makings of a romantic date.

A source tells America's Star magazine: "They were huddled for the whole evening at the Chateau Marmont, and, at one point, Kirstie was stroking his thigh as she talked to him.

"It was bizarre. They totally looked as if they were on a date."

Representatives for the screen stars have yet to comment.