Laura Whitmore thought Iain Stirling was 'using her dog to hit on another girl' before they dated

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Laura Whitmore has opened up about how she and Iain Stirling first started talking frequently as he slid into her DMs to ask about her dog, Mick.

Speaking on Darren Kennedy's podcast The Secret Life of Celebrity Pets, Laura confessed she initially thought the 32 year old was using her to hit on another girl.

Explaining how she first got her little furry friend, the TV presenter, who recently spoke out about the recent cancellation of the hit ITV dating show Love Island, said it was a gift to herself on her 30th birthday five years ago.

Praising the white Maltipoo, Darren, 39, said: "It could be said that Mick is responsible for your relationship." Taken aback, Laura, who could be seen wearing a pair of ripped jeans alongside a blue.