Idris Elba shuts down Madonna dating rumours in 1 very blunt tweet
"Am I sleeping with Madonna?"
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LONDON -- Remember that clip of Idris Elba in a kickboxing fight that was being shared over the weekend? The one that Madonna filmed from her ringside seat and shared on Instagram?
Well, apparently it started some rumours online that the two could be dating.
According to Idris Elba himself, though, they're very much not.
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On Monday, the actor posted the following fairly no-nonsense tweet addressing the rumours.
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Well, that clears that up then.
Here's the Instagram post that started the gossip.
Elba is currently training to be a kickboxer as part of a three-part documentary series called Fighter that will air next year.
Madonna has yet to post anything about the rumours on social media.
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