Patsy Kensit friend is a multi-millionaire biotech tycoon

Patsy Kensit EXCLUSIVE: Star's male drinking companion who helped her to her feet during boozy lunch is a multi-millionaire biotech tycoon who claims they're 'just good friends’

By Vivek Chaudhary For Mailonline

Published: 13:39 BST, 3 April 2019 | Updated: 13:43 BST, 3 April 2019

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The man photographed with Patsy Kensit during a drinking session with friends on Saturday is millionaire biotech tycoon Fabio Pannuti who insists they are not romantically involved.

Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Pannuti revealed that he and Patsy, 51, are simply friends who were enjoying a social drink at his regular, The Orange pub in Pimlico, where they were spotted.

Mr Pannuti said: 'There has been speculation for some time now that Patsy and I are in a romantic relationship. That is 100% categorically not true. 

Bleary-eyed: Patsy Kensit looked worse for wear after enjoying a four-hour drinking session with pals in London on Saturday

Patsy Kensit EXCLUSIVE: Star's drinking companion during a boozy lunch on Saturday is a multi-millionaire biotech tycoon called Fabio Pannuti who claims they're 'just good friends’

'There is absolutely nothing between us apart from a strong friendship. I value this opportunity to set the record straight.

'We try and meet as often as we can because we like each other’s company; that’s all there is to it. I go to The Orange very regularly because I really like it there and Patsy often comes with me. 

'I hadn’t seen her for a few weeks so I arranged to have a drink with her and some friends there.' 

 

Biotech tycoon: Fabio, (second from right) has extensive business interests in property, finance and other areas and a home in the exclusive Pimlico area

Biotech tycoon: Fabio, (second from right) has extensive business interests in property, finance and other areas and a home in the exclusive Pimlico area

Mr Pannuti revealed that he is single,

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