Heroes star James Kyson Lee has laughed off rumors that costars Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia are dating–because there is a 12-year age gap.

Panettiere, 18, and Ventimiglia, 30, have been romantically linked; however, Lee–who plays Ando on the hit show–has dismissed the allegations.

He says, “The rumor is not true. Let’s just end it there.

In celebration of the return of HEROES tonight at 9pm EST on NBC… here’s some crappy but sexy scans of Hayden in FHM magazine. Oh Hayden…

Also… It seems that Hayden Panettiere is dating her Heroes co-star Milo Ventimiglia, according to Ok! Magazine:

For weeks now, handsome Heroes co-stars Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia (now known collectively as “HayLo”), have been sparking rumors of a relationship, with reports of her split from long-time beau Stephen Colletti and the pair’s closeness at various events. One friend of Milo has revealed to OK! that “they’re definitely dating.”

And here’s a video that “proves” it: