The pair sparked speculation of a romance last year (09), after they were spotted together in Washington, D.C. for the Kennedy Center Honors.

Walters, 80, denied claims their relationship is more than platonic but rumours have continued to resurface.

Earlier this week (begs15Feb10), the National Enquirer reported Langella had moved into Walters' New York apartment and was planning to wed the TV host this summer (10).

But Walters has shot down the claims, insisting Langella is nothing more than a "friend".

Addressing the tabloid reports on her U.S. chat show The View on Thursday (18Feb10), she laughed, "According to the National Enquirer, Frank Langella is now living in my apartment. He's about six foot, four (inches) and I don't know where he's hiding.

"(According to reports) We're getting married this summer and (The View co-host) Whoopi Goldberg, who is a friend of Mr. Langella - you gave me your blessings. This is so ridiculous... if he's in my apartment, I don't know where."

Goldberg previously dated Langella after meeting on the set of Eddie in 1996 and they lived together until 2001.