Heidi Klum steps out with rumoured new man

The stunning underwear model was photographed enjoying an intimate picnic with the Germany's Next Top Model judge recently.

And they certainly looked close as they were snapped on the set of the telly show this week.

Thomas kept his eyes firmly on the blonde beauty as they left the recording studio.

Heidi's ex Seal is reportedly furious over reports the pair are dating.

The former couple who have children Leni, seven, Henry, six, Johan, five, and two-year-old Lou - ended their seven-year marriage in January and started divorce proceedings earlier this month.

A source told Now magazine: Seal's been in a terrible mood for weeks and this has really set him off. He says they agreed not to start dating until the divorce was finalised.

Before the split ... Heidi Klum and Seal in happier times

Heidi, 38, insists she and Thomas are just friends, although her estranged husband allegedly believes otherwise.

The insider added: "Seal thinks there's no smoke without fire.

Following the announcement of the couple's separation, the Kiss From A Rose singer revealed the pair had "grown apart", but insisted he still "very much loved" Heidi.

He explained: "You just grow apart after a while. She is still, in my opinion, the most wonderful woman in the world. I think our priority was to remain civil and do this thing with dignity. We still very much love each other.

"To say that neither of us were grieving would be an out and out lie, and I don't mind telling you that. I think the operative here is that we are civil to each other ! and we b oth have a tremendous amount of respect and love and we try and do this with as much dignity as we possibly can."