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Mark Sanchez: Hayden Panetierre's a "Sweetheart" But "I'm Not Dating Her"
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Jun. 3 2011, Published 6:40 a.m. ET
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has confirmed that he isn't dating actress Hayden Panettiere, despite recent pictures of the duo leaving In-N-Out Burger together in L.A.
"No, I'm not dating Hayden. I promise," Mark told TMZ.
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So why the date to the famous burger joint?
"You guys will figure it out soon enough," the hunky footballer said cryptically. "But I promise you... I promise you, we're not dating."
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But Mark does know Hayden — who recently split from Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko — and said she is a "sweetheart."
TMZ also asked the QB if Jets coach Rex Ryan will get on him for eating fast food?
"No," Mark exclaimed. "He loves it, too."
What could Mark and Hayden be collaborating on? Sound off in the comments!