Hayden Panettiere NOT Kicking Off Milo Ventigmilia From 'Heroes'

Fri, 13 March 2009 02:02:39 ET

Hayden Panettiere denies the rumor that she wants to kick off ex-beau Milo Ventigmilia from TV series "Heroes". "Milo and I are very close," the 19-year-old beauty says. "We have enjoyed and continue to enjoy working together."

Tim Kring, the "Heroes" boss, later mentions that the twosome's relationship status has nothing to do with the plot of the story. "The final decision about which characters live and die on Heroes rests with me," he states. "I've made no announcement yet as to who will return and who won't."

Previously, Hayden Panettiere reportedly refused acting in "Heroes" together with her 31-year-old ex-beau Milo Ventigmilia after they ended their relationship of two years in February. A tabloid reporter in Hawaii tried to seek confirmation of the news from Hayden, but unfortunately she received impolite attitude from the reporter.

"I have tremendous respect for the media and reporters, particularly the press who treat the people they are interviewing with dignity," she confirmed to OK!. "I am appreciative that the press has supported me, my career, and especially the causes I feel passionately about. While in Hawaii, one reporter grabbed me suddenly from behind and frightened me. It happens. Typically, the press has treated me with great respect."

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