Hugh Hefner along with his girlfriend Holly Madison (L) and Bridget Marquardt and Kendra Wilkinson (R), stars of the comedy film "The House Bunny", pose at the film's premiere in Los Angeles August 20, 2008. [Agencies]

Hugh Hefner insists he is still dating Holly Madison. The magazine mogul - who currently lives with his three girlfriends Holly, Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt in the Playboy mansion in Los Angeles - has denied claims all his relationships are on the rocks, but has hinted he may not always be able to make main girlfriend Holly happy.

He said: "I love Holly very much, but she wants very much to get married and have children. That isn't on the cards for me. So there has to be a certain reality there. And I'm sure the time will come when she'll be dating others. That's part of the transition."

Cast members Hugh Hefner (C), Holly Madison (L) and Bridget Marquardt of the comedy film "The House Bunny" pose at the film's premiere in Los Angeles August 20, 2008. [Agencies]

Holly was spotted getting close to magician Criss Angel on a recent night out in Las Vegas, and although she has stopped short of admitting her relationship with Hugh is struggling, she is yearning for a more stable lifestyle. Referring to Hugh's relationship with Kimberley Conrad, 45, to whom he is still legally married, Holly said: "I want to be with somebody who I can be married to, and have kids."

Hugh, 82, is unimpressed with rumours Holly is getting close to Criss, saying: "One hopes that when she starts dating, she'll have better taste." Meanwhile, Kendra has been romantically linked to American football player Hank Baskett.

(China Daily/Agencies September 25, 2008)