Bethenny Frankel looked cute in her bright ensemble as she stepped out with Dennis Shields in New York City on Monday.

The Real Housewives Of New York star and the executive chairman of the board of New York’s Esquire Bank have been friends for years.

But they appeared to be more than that during their afternoon outing as they held hands.

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Looks like romance: Bethenny Frankel held onto banker Dennis Shields' hand as they strolled in New York City on Monday

The pair put on an intimate display as they held hands with one another during their stroll.

According to Page Six, 'Bethenny is very much enjoying being single. Her focus is on her business and her daughter.'

Dennis and his wife Jill are currently separated and apparently Frankel and her have a long history.

Looking fresh:The brunette TV personality left her short brown locks down as she accessorized her summery outfit with a pair of large round sunglasses

Bright and cherry: Frankel looked cute in her bright ensemble

Frankel's rep said of the subject: 'Frankel has been going through her own divorce from Jason Hoppy since 2013.'

She said in an interview in January that the divorce 'is sort of like a drop of poison in the ocean . . . Am I feeling it? No. But it’s there . . . It’s not that emotionally draining. It does come up at times. You have to really just be very Zen about it.'

Frankel has also said she would not get legally married again, 'not even with a billionaire.'

Looking cute: The Real Housewives Of New York star wore a pair of coral chinos, a white blouse and a colourful printed scarf as she strolled around Manhattan

Bethenny wore a pair of coral chinos, a white blouse and a colourful printed scarf as she strolled around Manhattan.

The star looked casual but chic as she wore a pair of flat shoes whilst carrying her large tote bag.

The brunette TV personality left her short brown locks down as she accessorized her summery outfit with a pair of large round sunglasses.

Dennis look laid back in a pair of black jeans, a light blue shirt and a pair of red trainers.

What's going on? Dennis and his wife Jill are currently separated and apparently Frankel and her have a long history