Macpherson 'just friends' with British soap star

Supermodel Elle McPherson has laughed off speculation she is dating British soap star Ray Fearon, insisting the pair are "strictly friends".

The Australian beauty, 43, was first spotted dining with the Coronation Street heart-throb, 38, in a London restaurant on Friday and they attended a photography launch at the British capital's Koko club together on Tuesday night.

When asked if he was dating McPherson, coy Fearon replied: "Elle's a very, very good friend."

Meanwhile, Macpherson added: "We are strictly friends."

Macpherson split from long-term love Arpad Busson last year after nine years and two sons together.