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He raised eyebrows last week after referring to his rumoured love interest Jade Yarbrough as his ‘friend’ in an interview.
But Michael Clarke’s body language suggested they could be more than friends as the retired cricketer, 41, cosied up to Jade, 30, while shopping in Rose Bay, Sydney, on Saturday.
The duo were seen smiling and chatting as they strolled around the sunny streets with bags of newly-purchased groceries.
Michael Clarke, 41, (right) wrapped his arm around Jade Yarbrough, 30, (left) as they went grocery shopping in Rose Bay on Saturday… days after after claiming the couple are just ‘friends’
Michael couldn’t hide his smile as he held his blonde companion close, while Jade looked just as thrilled to be pressed up against the elite sportsman.
Interior designer Jade looked typically stylish in a brown pantsuit and matching singlet top, paired with black leather shoes and quirky sunglasses.
She completed her look with a simple gold chain necklace and a black cross-body handbag.
The duo were seen smiling and chatting as they strolled around the sunny streets with bags of newly-purchased groceries
Michael couldn’t hide his smile as he held his blonde companion close, while Jade looked just as thrilled to be pressed up against the elite sportsman
Interior designer Jade looked typically stylish in a brown pantsuit and matching singlet top, paired with black leather shoes and quirky sunglasses
Michael meanwhile wore a blue-and-white print T-shirt, matching shorts and white sneakers.
He slicked his blond hair to the side and shaded his eyes behind sunglasses.
The sighting comes days after Michael finally discussed his relationship with Jade, insisting that the pair are ‘friends’.
Michael meanwhile wore a blue-and-white print T-shirt, matching shorts and white sneakers
He slicked his blond hair to the side and shaded his eyes behind sunglasses
The sighting comes days after Michael finally discussed his relationship with Jade, insisting that the pair are ‘friends’
Michael was coy when asked about their time away on holiday together in Europe in last week’s issue of Stellar Magazine.
‘I had two-and-a-half weeks away with some of my best friends [and] had such a great time. But I missed my little girl,’ the 41-year-old said, referring to his daughter, Kelsey Lee, six.
‘I understand and respect that people are going to ask. I’ve never really cared too much about other people’s personal lives, but I understand if there’s interest.’
Michael was coy when asked about their time away on holiday together in Europe in last week’s issue of Stellar Magazine
Michael went on to say he is close mates with his ex wife Kyly Clarke, 41, despite the pair splitting in 2020.
‘I’ve got 50 per cent custody of my daughter with my ex-wife, we have an awesome friendship, and our daughter is certainly both of our priorities. Thankfully, that’s important to both of us’ he said.
Michael was previously in a high-profile relationship with P.E Nation co-founder Pip Edwards, which ended for the first time in February last year after several months of dating.
Jade meanwhile, was in a long-term relationship with Andrew Leece, but she last posted about him online in January.
‘I had two-and-a-half weeks away with some of my best friends [and] had such a great time. But I missed my little girl,’ the 41-year-old said, referring to his daughter, Kelsey Lee, six
Michael went on to say he is close mates with his ex wife Kyly Clarke, 41, despite the pair splitting in 2020