Babyshambles star Pete Doherty has revealed his love for late singer Amy Winehouse, claiming she "didn't suffer fools" when it came to relationships.

After a lengthy battle with drink and drugs, the 'Back To Black' singer passed away in July of last year.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Doherty says he misses Winehouse immensely, adding that they were once more than friends.

He explained: “This is difficult for me to admit. But, yes, it’s true. Amy and I were lovers. I loved her then and, well, I still do today. But towards the end, as only lovers can, she became quite mean and cruel to me. She didn’t suffer fools… and believe me, she had a mean right hook.”

Doherty also had a tumultuous relationship with British supermodel Kate Moss after meeting in 2005. The troubled singer is glad Moss is now happily married to The Kills rocker Jamie Hince.

Doherty added: “I got a call from Kate a couple of weeks ago, which came as a surprise as we haven’t exchanged a word since it ended. And believe me, it ended nastily. But she was friendly and just asked me what I was up to. She wanted to know why I hadn’t written any songs recently and whether I was still taking drugs. She said she was staying clean and that she was very happily married.

“It came as a huge relief to hear from her and I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. It was a really important call because it put a few unresolved issues to bed for me. She told me that despite everything that had happened between us, she was still rooting for me and that was nice. It means a lot to me to know that.”