Paul Hollywood finally confirms he’s dating pub landlady Melissa Spalding
PAUL Hollywood has finally confirmed he's dating his local pub landlady Melissa Spalding.
The Great British Bake Off judge, 53, was originally linked to Melissa, 36, back in September, following his split from former barmaid Summer Monteys-Fullam, 24.
Now a spokesperson for the baking judge has confirmed their romance after they were spotted spending Christmas Day at the Chequers Inn in Smarsden, Kent.
"They are very happily together," a spokesperson told the .
After a manic festive period, the landlady is currently on a mini-break with Paul as they enjoy some one-on-one time.
A source close to the couple told the paper: "Melissa was pulling pints and cleaning tables on Christmas Day, so they didn't get to spend much time together, but they are away now."
The couple have already been on a holiday together, when they were spotted holding hands by the pool at five-star Annabelle hotel in Paphos, Cyprus - the hotel he met and married his ex-wife Alexandra.
Paul was originally linked to Melissa in September when The Sun revealed ex-girlfriend Summer confronted Paul about their relationship. He denied it at the time.
A source told us at the time: "Summer has a lot to say on the matter but is trying to keep her powder dry.
"Paul insists that there was no crossover and he is just mates with Melissa and has been previous to his split from Summer."
Paul's relationship with Summer ended in August when the former barmaid walked out on the Channel 4 star.
They originally got together at the end of Paul's marriage to Alex in 2017, though his estranged wife reportedly disputes the TV presenter started the relationship after the marriage breakdown.
The Bake Off star is settling his divorce with Alex out of court via arbitration, as the pair continue to battle of his £10million fortune.
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They share 18-year-old son Josh together.
Meanwhile, Summer is taking Paul to small claims court for £4,000 she alleges was spent on two horse shelters at Paul's £1million Kent mansion.
An insider told The Sun: "Summer feels she’s got no option but to take Paul to court over the items she claims belong to her. £4,000 is a significant amount of money and she wants it back.
"Summer feels that Paul has been dragging his feet and prolonging a process that should have been sorted in a week."