Guy Ritchie is not dating Jemima Khan, femalefirst.co.uk reports.

The RocknRolla director sparked rumours he was in a relationship with Jemima after the pair were seen attending a series of parties together over the last month, but it has now been claimed they are simply friends.

A source close to Guy said: “It’s not romantic, they are both with the same PR company and the two times they have been together recently were at work events. They have always got along well and have known each other for years.”

However, pals are still hoping their friendship might develop into romance: “Could they date in the future? I don’t know. In the past they have only seen each other when they have been in relationships, so the thought of being romantic or dating has never had the opportunity to arise.”