Kate Hudson Kate Hudson Kate Hudson's ring finger has got folk talking...

Is she set to marry Alex Rodriguez?

And will Madonna be a bridesmaid at the wedding?

The answer is no on all counts.

A-Rod's rep confirmed that chat about an engagement is "absolutely not true".

Chris Robinson and Allison Bridges Chris Robinson and Allison Bridges The actress started the rumour mill churning on Monday when she stepped out with a sparkly diamond on her ring finger.

This prompted speculation on her marital status, and forced A-Rod's rep to deny the rumours.

Interestingly, the furore comes in the same week Kate's ex-husband, Chris Robinson, announced he is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Allison Bridges.

Call us cynics, but it seems like clever timing from Kate's camp...