Lance Armstrong has denied there is anything romantic between him and Ashley Olsen, despite the couple being spotted kissing several times over the last few weeks.

Lance is quoted in the New York Post as saying: “Ashley Olsen and I are strictly friends. We have hung out amongst other friends, and she strikes me as a nice, smart lady.”

And also in denial-mode, Lance’s ex-girlfriend Sheryl Crow has denied she would have a problem if the couple were seeing each other.

According to Life & Style magazine, Sheryl was supposed to be upset about the new relationship but she has now said: “Lance and I are friends. I have a lot of respect for him and what he does in the world of cancer. What he does in his personal life … is none of my business. Nor would I ever comment on it.”