Denise RichardsDenise RichardsIt's almost as hard to keep up with as a series of Lost.

But Denise Richards' love life has taken yet another turn.

She's been pictured enjoying a romantic holiday in Italy with Richie Sambora - soon-to-be ex-husband of Heather Locklear - her former best mate.

Denise and Richie were snapped taking a cosy boat ride off the Italian coast and looked to be getting along swimmingly.

But it seems that Richie isn't the only man she's stepped out with since she split from Charlie Sheen - she filed for divorce in March 2005.

It now appears she also briefly dated actor John Stamos after her marriage broke down.

Denise with Richie Sambora in ItalyDenise with Richie Sambora in ItalyHowever Mr Stamos - who used to be married to X-Men star Rebecca Romijn (keep up now) - decided it was all a bit much for him.

He told radio DJ Howard Stern: "It really kind of was the kids situation and what she's going through. It just wasn't the right time you know. I barely did get out of that one!

"She was upset. She's a great mum, and dating women with kids is tough."

Denise has two kids from her relationship with Charlie, Sam J, two, and Lola Rose, 11 months.