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Elle Macpherson joins Sir Paul's lonely hearts club

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As he was named "man of the year" at an awards ceremony, Sir Paul McCartney certainly wasn't lacking in admirers.

But the former Beatle appeared to have eyes for only one woman.

The 65-year-old singer, who had arrived at the GQ magazine awards flanked by members of his family rather than a date, enjoyed a cosy rendezvous with model Elle Macpherson.

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Stereo Maccas: Sir Paul puts his arm around Elle Macpherson during the event

The two appeared to be getting on like a house on fire

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Heads bowed together, they shared an intimate chat at the ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London attended by celebrities including host Sir Elton John, Madonna and Sir Michael Caine.

Miss Macpherson, 43, the Austrlian model whose figure once earned her the nickname-The Body, is the third glamorous blonde divorcee to be pictured with Sir Paul in less than a month.

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Australian made: Sir Paul listens to a speech with singer Natalie Imbruglia, and shares a laugh with model Elle

Two weekends ago he was spotted at a concert in New York with Renee Zellweger, and days later they shared a candlelit dinner.

The 38-year-old Bridget Jones actress has previously admitted having a crush on him.

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Clearly on top form with the ladies, Sir Paul gets affectionate with Natalie

Just a fortnight earlier he had slowdanced-with former model Christie Brinkley, the 53-year-old ex-wife of singer Billy Joel, at a concert in The Hamptons, where he has a mansion.

Sir Paul, who is worth about £750 million, was praised as "the greatest living songwriter" by Sir Elton at the GQ awards.

He will soon be a free man after finalising an expected divorce settlement of £70 million with his estranged wife Heather Mills, 39.

August 25: Sir Paul with Renee Zellweger

August 11: The singer with Christine Brinkley