Chris Tarrant returns from 'secret' holiday with blonde solicitor

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Chris Tarrant and his new love have returned from their romantic getaway, after it was revealed solicitor Jane Bird kept her trip to Capri under wraps by telling friends she was off to see the island's Roman ruins.

The couple took pains to avoid being photgraphed together as they emerged from the arrivals lounge, with Tarrant engaged on his ever-present mobile, while Miss Bird, clad head to toe in baby pink, emerged smiling and looking suitably tanned.

Mrs Bird, 44, surprised colleagues at Enfield council in north London when they opened their newspapers to find her enjoying a romantic break with the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire presenter.

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Phone a friend: Chris Tarrant busies himself on his mobile phone as he and his holiday companion solicitor Jane Bird return from their not-so-secret romantic getaway

Phone a friend: Chris Tarrant busies himself on his mobile phone as he and his holiday companion solicitor Jane Bird return from their not-so-secret romantic getaway

Mrs Bird, who is temping at the council, had told them she was going to Italy to get some sunshine and see the ruins. The pretty blonde lives in Upminster, Essex with her children and is going through a divorce from husband Danny.

Meanwhile, Chris Tarrant's friends have warned his new love interest against falling in love with him saying: "Watch out because he will move on soon as he cannot resist the single life."

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More than just friends: Chris Tarrant and Jane Bird on holiday

More than just friends: Chris Tarrant and Jane Bird on holiday

One said: "Chris is not, and never will be, ready to settle down with one person. He loves the single life too much.

"This is just the latest in a string of pretty blondes he has been dating. To him it is just a bit of fun in the sun.

"He not interested in anything long-term and enjoys female company too much to settle down."

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Tarrant talks on his mobile while Miss Bird peruses a tourist leaflet

Tarrant talks on his mobile while Miss Bird peruses a tourist leaflet

The news is sure to dismay Miss Bird, who looked smitten with the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? presenter as they strolled the designer boutique-lined square of Capri, an Italian island off the Amalfi coast and a favourite haunt of celebrities.

For it seemed after six weeks of dating, the romantic break in a public spot notorious for celebrity-spotting was 60-year-old Tarrant's way of making public their burgeoning relationship.

But friends have scoffed at the suggestion Miss Bird, who is in her 40s and lives in Essex, could be the one to tame his wild ways.

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Chris moves in for a smooch

Chris moves in for a smooch

And their sentiment has been echoed by his ex-wife Ingrid, who split from him last year after discovering he had been conducting a seven-year affair with 50-year-old teacher Fiona McKechnie.

She said: "What, another bird feathering his love nest?"

Tarrant and Miss Bird are thought to be on a sunshine-filled break until the weekend.

Oblivious to onlookers, they canoodled in the street and strolled hand in hand through the cobbled streets on their day trip to the island.

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Chris Tarrant and new love Jane Bird take in the sights on the Isle of Capri

Chris Tarrant and new love Jane Bird take in the sights on the Isle of Capri

The stylishly-dressed Miss Bird even appeared to overlook the fact Tarrant was dressed like a typical Brit abroad with straw hat tied under his red face, tee shirt barely hiding his paunch and socks with trainers.

Miss Bird is the latest in a series of attractive women Tarrant has been linked to since his marriage ended.

As well as Miss McKechnie, he has been connected to TV researcher Carole Hesford, 45, who was devastated in April to discover she had been two-timed with former EastEnders actress Debbie Arnold.

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The Tarrants on holiday in 2004

The Tarrants on holiday in 2004

Meanwhile the split from 52-year-old Mrs Tarrant has becoming increasingly acrimonious with both blaming each other's failings for the marriage breakdown.

The pair were granted a quickie divorce in February and Mrs Tarrant is now in line for a significant slice of his £24 million fortune.

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