Andy Carroll 'dating The Only Way is Essex's Billi Mucklow

Andy Carroll has sparked rumours of dating 'The Only Way is Essex' star Billi Mucklow, after they were pictured cozying up.

The 25-year-old footballer and the 26-year-old TV series star were snapped looking relaxed together on her Instagram page, Metro.co.uk reported.

Mucklow tweeted the picture with the caption "Date night".

A source told The Sun said that It's serious as Mucklow has fancied Carroll for ages and she's a huge West Ham fan, adding that she can't believe they're now an item.

The source added that they have known each other for a while but it's recently turned romantic.