Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy has told friends he’s “madly in love” with former Spice Girl Melanie Brown.

The couple have been rumoured to be an item since June this year, with rumours of tattoos, families meeting up and marriage, but until now, the relationship hasn’t been confirmed by either party.

An onlooker at a Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday heard Eddie tell business associates: “I am madly in love with Mel - but there are no wedding plans.”