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Friend us on FacebookMedia reports have suggested that the pair are"blissfully happy" together, with Taylor supposedly meeting Walsh's mother.
A show source said: "Kate and Philip are mixing business with pleasure - and it's not having a positive effect on them selling. Their relationship is a big part of this week's show."
During tonight's show, Taylor suggests a pub visit to Walsh and fellow contestant Lorraine Tighe expresses annoyance at the pair.
Tighe said: "I want to know what is causing all the distractions. And I hope for Kate, Phil and Ben's sake it is not Kate's beauty."
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Michelle Mone radiates confidence and force of will. When I meet her, one of the first things I notice is that she’s exceptionally attractive – she started her working life as a model.
But, as with so many successful business people, what really grabs you is her magnetic strength of personality. Even if you saw Michelle Mone from a hundred yards away, standing in a crowd, you would say that this was a woman who wanted to win, and win in a very big way.
