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Russell Brand wants date with Chantelle
Sunday, November 18 2007, 12:01 GMT

By Daniel Kilkelly


Russell Brand has been begging Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton for a date.

The former Big Brother's Big Mouth host has sent a number of text messages to Chantelle, despite being involved in a relationship with Laura Gallacher, who enjoyed a holiday in Morocco with Russell earlier this month.

A friend of Chantelle told The People: "Russell won't leave her alone. He keeps sending her texts asking for a date.

"She is really flattered but she doesn't want to rush into another relationship just yet. She wants time on her own to enjoy the single life. She knows what kind of reputation Russell has and doesn't want to get involved just yet."

Chantelle announced that she was divorcing Samuel Preston in June this year. Preston has since reunited with his ex-fiancée Camille Aznar.

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