David Hasselhoff at Step Brothers Premiere held at Mann Village Theater. Westwood, California - 15.07.08

The Baywatch star was photographed openly kissing and cuddling hypnotist Kim Stevens at California's Coachella Festival last month (Apr09), sparking speculation he had moved on after his split from wife Pamela Bach.

The couple, who share two teenage daughters - Hayley, 16, and Taylor-Ann, 19 - divorced in 2006.

But the actor is adamant he is keeping things casual with Kim - because he wants to concentrate on his battle with alcohol addiction.

He says, "I was flirting with a waitress and my daughter, Hayley, said to me, 'She only likes you because you're rich, famous and on TV, Dad.' So I said, 'What's wrong with that?' Hayley said I wasn't allowed to date anyone under 40 - but I've got it down to 28 now!

"I haven't reached that milestone yet where I bring someone home to meet the kids. I'm concentrating on my health, my children's welfare and taking care of my father and ex-wife at the moment. Romance is taking a back seat. But it will come."

Source: WENN