This comes in spite of the fact that Blair has repeatedly claimed that his relationship with Deng is completely platonic. But despite efforts by Blair to get in contact with Murdoch, the ex News Of The World Owner has refused to speak to him. Keep in mind Blair also happens to be the Godfather to one of Murdoch’s kids.

Those close to Murdoch in London claim that Blair, 60, and Deng, 44, had ‘multiple encounters’ without 82-year-old Murdoch’s knowledge. Murdoch had filed for divorce from Deng in June.

Apparently Blair and Deng stayed overnight at Murdoch’s £12m California home on weekends in October 2012 and April 2013, and spent a weekend at Murdoch’s LA home.

But allies of both Blair and Murdoch were quick in their attempts to quell any rumours.

A close friend of Blair told the Daily Mail: “Rupert Murdoch is putting out ridiculous stories about Wendi and Tony which are not true. It is the ravings of a sad old man.”

A friend of Murdoch told the newspaper: “Rupert Murdoch will have nothing more to do with Tony Blair. Not ever.”

Murdoch and Blair have been close friends for many years now, and Murdoch’s support is widely considered to have been a deciding factor in The Labour Party’s three consecutive election victories from 1997 onwards.

At the time, a spokesperson for Blair denied an affair with Deng.

[Source : Telegraph]