'There's a spark but they're taking it slowly': Sir Tom Jones, 76, 'has embarked on a romance with Elvis Presley's ex Priscilla, 71'... almost a year after his wife Linda's tragic death
Sir Tom Jones has reportedly struck up a romantic relationship with Priscilla Presley.
The Welsh star, 76, is said to be 'courting' the 71-year-old actress, who was married to rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley, almost a year after his wife Linda died of cancer.
A source told The Sun: 'Tom and Priscilla are courting. There is a spark between them but they are taking it slowly. It really is early days but they get on so well.'
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She's his lady? Sir Tom Jones has reportedly embarked on a romance with Priscilla Presley
Added a pal: 'Tom has had a difficult year with Linda’s death and Priscilla has been an amazing support.'
When approached by the newspaper about his relationship with Priscilla, The Voice coach said: 'We have been friends for a long time. She’s a lovely lady. We do enjoy our nights out together.'
Added a spokesperson for the veteran singer: 'Priscilla Presley and Tom have known each other for many, many years.
Famous pals: Last month, the pair were spotted enjoying a dinner date at celebrity haunt Craig's in West Hollywood
Lovely: When approached by The Sun, Tom described Priscilla as a 'friend' and 'lovely lady'
Taking things slowly: According to sources, Priscilla and Tom are opting to take things slowly
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Sir Tom Jones and Priscilla Presley for comment.
Late last month, the pair were spotting enjoying a cosy dinner date in West Hollywood, California.
The two pulled up to trendy Craig's eatery in the Welsh singer's white Rolls Royce for an evening dinner together.
And fittingly, when he stepped out of the car, it was revealed he was wearing blue suede shoes, which Priscilla fortunately did not stand on.
Support: Priscilla is said to have been supportive to Tom since the death of his wife Linda
Good manners: The pair arrived in the Welsh singer's white Rolls Royce and ever the gentleman, Tom, 76, gallantly opened the door for the late King's former wife
No mishaps: Fortunately, Priscilla did not step on Tom's blue suede shoes as they headed into the celeb-friendly eatery
Icon: Priscilla, who was married to Elvis from 1967 to 1973, was elegant in a camel coat over a knee-length black dress
Ever the gentleman, Tom gallantly opened the door for the late King's former wife before escorting Priscilla inside.
Priscilla, who was married to Elvis from 1967 to 1973, looked elegant in a camel coat over a knee-length black dress.
She added black tights and black heels and carried a black purse with a gold chain and strap.
She wore her shoulder-length auburn hair parted in the middle and added a splash of red lipstick.
Old friends: Tom and Priscilla go way back (pictured with Elvis Presley in Las Vegas in 1971)
Their loves: Pricilla was married to Elvis from 1967 to 1973 while Tom married his wife and childhood sweetheart Linda in 1957 and remained wed until her death in April last year
Tom was dapper in a blue wide check suit and a dark crew neck shirt.
The It's Not Unusual singer sported a greying goatee and a full head of hair.
He married his wife and childhood sweetheart Linda in 1957 when they were both 16 and remained wed until her death in April last year.
Priscilla never remarried following her divorce from Elvis, with whom she shared daughter Lisa-Marie Presley, although she did have a long relationship with Marco Garibaldi, the father of her son Navarone.
Legendary crooner: Tom was dapper in a blue wide check suit and a dark crew neck shirt and the tanned It's Not Unusual singer sported a greying goatee and a full head of hair
Homeward bound: The pair looked content in each other's company as they headed home from their dinner date at Craig's
Spark: A source said that there is a 'spark' between the pair, who have been friends for years
Getting along well: The same source said that Tom and Priscilla 'get along so well'
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