Wretch 32 has admitted that he wasn't prepared for the level of interest in his private life after being out with Cheryl Cole.

The pair were seen eating dinner together last year and some overeager sections of the media linked the duo romantically.

Speaking to The Sun, the UK rapper revealed his bewilderment at the level of speculation that resulted from spending time with Cole, saying:

"That was crazy. To be honest I wasn't ready for that level of exposure. It's a whole new world."

He continued: "I had to imagine what that level of interest must be like for her. That's what I took from the experience. She's a cool woman - we went for a meal and she gave me some good advice. I took a lot of it on board."