Singer Kimberly Locke has admittedly fallen for 'Celebrity Fit Club' fitness coach Harvey Walden.
The 30-year-old season two 'American Idol' finalist, who appeared on the 2007 season of 'Celebrity Fit Club,' confessed in a recent interview that she is dating Walden, who is currently in the process of getting a divorce.
"He's not officially my boyfriend," the Jenny Craig spokesperson told People. "[His divorce] is why we're not a couple yet. That is my rule. Whether you're separated or married - whatever - I would like it to be cleared up. Until then we can hang out together and have fun together."
Walden being linked to one of his 'Celebrity Fit Club' contestants is nothing new.
The 41-year-old United States Marine Drill instructor was rumored to have dated actress/comedienne Kim Coles after her 2005 season on the VH1 weight loss competition.
When I interviewed the 46-year-old funny woman, who currently hosts the nationally syndicated talk show 'In The Loop with iVillage,' she made light of the rumors.
"Well, he's tough; he's sexy...who wouldn't develop a crush on him? That doesn't stop a person from having a crush. I didn't pursue it. I can have a secret crush that the world finds out about. But it's not like I shoved my tongue down his throat. I didn't make a move, I just developed a crush," she told me in March of 2005 via cell phone from New York City , before adding: "All the best ones are married! What are you going to do?"
Apparently if Coles would have waited two more years, she could have had one of the "best ones."
Locke is hoping that Walden can have his divorce proceedings expedited so that they can "officially" be an item.
The singer was previously engaged to her high school sweetheart, Don Campbell after Hartsville, Tenn. singer proposed to him in early 2005.
The engagement was called off and the relationship ended by the end of that year.
*****
VIDEO: Watch Kimberly Locke perform her hit single 'Change' from her album 'Based on a True Story.'
Hot Shots May 4, 2009
Usher arrives at LAX carrying his son, Usher Raymond V, and an Elmo 'Sesame Street' doll on April 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Talk about more interesting stories on the Black Voices Entertainment Boards!
Bauer-Griffin
Suri Cruise leaves the dance studio with mom Katie Holmes with a star she colored during dance class on April 30, 2009.
X17online.com
Fran Drescher and Ciara attend the 12th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women at Times Square on May 2nd in New York City.
Talk about more interesting stories on the Black Voices Living & Loving Boards!
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
Eva Longoria Parker attends The Rally For Kids With Cancer Scavenger Cup's Qualifiers Celebrity Draft Party on May 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
George Pimentel, WireImage
Actor Brad Pitt makes sad faces while filming a Japanese television commercial alongside a sumo wrestler in Midtown Manhattan on April 28, 2009.
Talk about more interesting stories on the Black Voices Television Boards!
Bauer-Griffin
RuPaul exudes sunshine even on a rainy day in New York City's West Village on May 3rd.
Christopher Peterson, BuzzFoto / FilmMagic
Newlyweds Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt feel the need to protect themselves from the swine flu as they return from their honeymoon in Mexico on April 29, 2009.
Talk about more interesting stories on the Black Voices Living & Loving Boards!
Bauer-Griffin
New Orleans legends Buckwheat Zydeco and Dr. John at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course on May 2, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images
Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs on the 'Today' show at Rockefeller Center on May 1, 2009 in New York City.
Talk about more interesting stories on the Black Voices Music Boards!
Bryan Bedder, Getty Images
Actor Chi McBride attends a screening of Summit Entertainment's 'Next Day Air' on April 29, 2009 in Hollywood, California.
David Livingston, Getty Images
Comments: (114)
Add a comment
By: rhonda shaw on 2/04/2008 10:44AM
While Kimberly Locke and Mr. Fitness are working on getting their groove on, I hope they and others go to the polls and vote for the very first African American Presidential Candidate. Some things only come along once and then it's gone. Let's vote for Obama. Especially in California.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: thinkquick on 2/04/2008 11:25AM
Why is she singing in her draws?
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Ms. Unique on 2/04/2008 11:46AM
I guess, opposites attract? I think, Harvey is sexy beyond his straight forward and tough attitude. I just hope, Harvey can work out his marital problems, get it resolve, and pursue Kim when the time is right? After a divorce, I feel that both parties should take it slow, take it one day at a time, and they will both be fine.
I don't feel rushing into a relationship after getting out of one is the right thing to do? You have to be totally over that person before you start dating or having a relationships with other people. Take some time to BREATH and HEAL! Harv, if you think your ready, go for it! Good luck to you both!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Ms. "Tell it Like it IZ" on 2/04/2008 12:51PM
I just watched that clip of Kim. What kind of private function was this? A "Bachelor Party"? I thought the releasing of this video should of been kept "PRIVATE". Not saying she isn't pretty or doesn't have a beautiful voice.
"Kim Locke, you should have put a "LOCK" on that video so that it would not have gotten out!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Cecil Jones on 2/04/2008 4:55PM
I'm shocked at the silence of the BV community on this obvious problem in this relationship. Let's see if I can add something here to clear it up or stir it up? Compare the pictures of these two. Cut off Kim's hair and they'd be brothers! Somebody better do a background check into their roots. They could find these two came from the same stump. If Dick Cheney and Barack Obama are cousins, anything is possible. I wouldn't start kissing too much her because this could give new meaning to "All in the Family." Look at their pictures and tell me they don't look alike? It's like Flavo Flav and Shaba!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Darrell Matthews on 11/06/2009 10:37PM
Their a cute couple, but all redbones don't look alike.
Report This
By: evelyn on 2/04/2008 5:38PM
Kimberly "Lust" should be ashamed of herself! Prancing around like it's a good thing to be dating an almost divorced man. With no regards for his wife's feelings or their childrens feelings, like they're not gonna hear about this... I don't care how mad or sick of your ex-spouse you are. It still hurts really bad to hear about them "moving" on. But you know what Karma is a (bleep). Everyone knows Harvey is a dog, ever since he got some celebrity status, he threw away his 20yr marriage with his 5 kids. To go off and screw d-lists hoes.. They deserve eachother!!. They're both scummy. Kimberly will get hers in the end!!!
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: darrell matthews on 11/06/2009 10:37PM
I like a person that speaks their mind, like you are. I do think Kimberley is foolish for dating harvey, because he is 12 years her senior and you said he has 5 kids, I thought it was only 2. Regards I think Harvey is going to knock Kimberley up,than leave her just like he did his first wife of 20 years. Kimberley should know better and if what you say is true. As you know as the one saying states "What goes around comes around", but until than let's wish them the best in their relationship. Amen
Report This
By: Ipress on 2/04/2008 9:12PM
I knew I saw something there... I wish them the best AFTER his divorce is final. He appears tough and rugged, but I bet he is a teddy bear.
Reply to this Comment | Report This
By: Lojack on 2/04/2008 9:22PM
"Kimberly will get hers in the end."
She's probably getting hers in the end right now. LOL! Evelyn, take it easy, Harvey ain't none of your husband, and his kids ain't none of your kids.
Reply to this Comment | Report This