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LONDON, UK — The rumor mill is spinning once again — and this time, it’s the unexpected friendship between Priscilla Presley and Tom Jones that’s taking center stage. After the two were spotted leaving a private dinner together in London, speculation about a possible romance has reached a fever pitch. Were they just old friends catching up — or is there something more behind those late-night meetings?
According to eyewitnesses, Priscilla, 79, and Tom, 84, were seen quietly exiting through a side door of an upscale Mayfair restaurant last week, trying to avoid paparazzi lenses. “They looked very close,” one onlooker told The Daily Mail. “Tom reached out to help her into the car, and they both laughed like teenagers. It didn’t look like just friendship.”
This isn’t the first time the pair have sparked romance rumors. Back in 2017, Priscilla and Tom were spotted having dinner together in Los Angeles, which immediately sent fans into a frenzy. But both stars have repeatedly downplayed the gossip, insisting that their connection is rooted in decades of friendship and shared memories of Elvis Presley.
“Tom and I have known each other since the ’60s,” Priscilla told The Mirror in a past interview. “He was very close to Elvis, and our friendship has lasted all these years. We’re just friends — that’s the truth.”
Still, those close to the duo admit there’s an undeniable bond between them. A source close to Tom Jones revealed, “Tom and Priscilla talk all the time. They have incredible chemistry, but it’s more emotional than romantic. After losing their partners, they’ve found comfort in each other’s company.”
Tom’s late wife, Linda, passed away in 2016 after a long battle with cancer, and Priscilla has often spoken about the lasting love she still holds for Elvis Presley. “They’ve both known great love and deep loss,” the source continued. “It’s only natural they’d lean on one another.”
However, recent sightings — from quiet dinners to joint appearances at charity events — have fueled new whispers that their relationship might have evolved beyond platonic affection. “There’s something about the way they look at each other,” another insider claimed. “It’s tender, respectful, but there’s also warmth — maybe even love.”
When asked about the latest rumors, Tom offered his usual mix of charm and diplomacy. “Priscilla’s a dear friend,” he told reporters with a grin. “We enjoy spending time together, that’s all. People can think what they like — it’s none of my business.”
Priscilla, ever poised and graceful, echoed his sentiment in a recent interview: “At this stage of life, you just value people who understand you. That’s what Tom and I share — understanding.”
Whether it’s friendship or something more, one thing is clear — the sight of Priscilla Presley and Tom Jones together has reignited public fascination with two icons who have both lived extraordinary lives.
And if they are, in fact, “sneaking around,” it seems the world is more enchanted than scandalized. After all, as one fan commented on social media: “They’ve earned the right to be happy — however they choose.”
