JLS' Aston: "I'm Still Single"

16 January 2012, 10:59 | Updated: 16 January 2012, 11:16

The 'She Makes Me Wanna' star has rubbished reports linking him with former Hollyoaks star Emma Rigby.

JLS star Aston Merrygold has denied recent reports that he is dating former Hollyoaks star Emma Rigby after the pair were pictured together.

The 'Beat Again' singer confessed he thinks highly of the actress but is currently a "single man".

He told the Daily Mirror: "She is a lovely girl but I'm still very much a single man."

Aston went on to admit that he is looking forward to his band mate Marvin Humes' upcoming wedding to The Saturdays star Rochelle Wiseman as he is hoping to get to meet an array of bridesmaids.

Talking about his single status, he added: "Hence why I'm really excited about the bridesmaids. I've even watched the film Bridesmaids in preparation!"

Meanwhile, Aston and his JLS band mates recently confessed that they are hopinh to work with Ed Sheeran on their new album.

The band are also nominated for the Best British Single category at the BRIT Awards 2012 at London's O2 Arena on the 21st February.