Mathew Horne's Kylie Minogue tattoo

Jan 20, 2009, 9:40 GMT

Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Mathew Horne would get a tattoo if he slept with Kylie Minogue. EPA/TRACEY NEARMY

Mathew Horne would get a tattoo if he slept with Kylie Minogue.

The British actor was rumoured to be dating the '2 Hearts' singer - with whom he will host this year's BRIT Awards, along with comedy partner James Corden - but insists nothing happened between them, and if it had, he wouldn't be able to keep the liaison secret.

He said: "If I'd s***ged Kylie everyone would know about it. Everyone! I would have a T-shirt and tattoo telling them. Of course nothing happened - she's Kylie!

"Obviously I fancy her. She's a multi-millionaire and really fit pop star so though she's not my usual type, she's exempt from those rules."

The 30-year-old star - who is currently preparing to appear in a stage production in London's West End theatre district - also confessed to feeling "a bit sick" when he thinks about presenting the BRIT Awards in London next month.

He added to Britain's The Sun newspaper: "I can't really think about it right now, partly because I'm busy rehearsing my play, 'Entertaining Mr. Sloane', but also because the BRITs is so huge. Every time I think about it I feel a bit sick."

Duffy, Kings of Leon and Girls Aloud have all been confirmed to perform at the event which will take place at Earls Court on February 18.

It has also been claimed the Pet Shop Boys - who will be honoured with an Outstanding Achievement accolade this year - will be joined on stage by The Killers to close the ceremony.

Nominations will be revealed later today (20.01.09).