Take That's Jason Orange and comedienne Catherine Tate are rumoured to have struck up an unlikely relationship since meeting for the preparation a Comic Relief act.

Catherine was one of five comedians who formed a mock tribute band called Fake That.

The two were said to have become close after Catherine imitated Jason in the skit.

A source told The Sun that the couple have met up subsequently on several occasions for dinners and short trips:

"The pair have been seen on a string of dates including an overnight stay in Stratford-upon-Avon, where they watched the Royal Shakespeare Company perform A Midsummer Night's Dream."

It's still unclear if they're just good friends or something more.

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