'Coronation Street' legend William Roache has dismissed speculation that he is romantically involved with TV weather presenter Emma Jesson, insisting that she is "a very good friend".
Roache's wife of 31 years Sara passed away suddenly last year, suffering heart failure while the couple were talking at home, while Jesson also lost her father in 2009.
Of his friendship with Jesson, he said: "It is very sweet and very kind of the public that they feel pleased for me and wish me happiness.
"But I must answer that Emma is a good friend and I won't say any more than that. She has been a great support and comfort to me.
"She is a very good friend and she is around. When I needed an escort the other night at the Variety Club dinner she came along."
