WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Pamela Anderson have ignited rumours of a romance. Picture: Getty

Speaking to a Swedish television talk show, the former Baywatch actress and animal rights activist said she had probably spent more time with Assange than with any other man lately but would not be drawn on details.

Pamela Anderson takes vegan cheeseburgers to Julian Assange on February 7. Picture: SuppliedSource:Getty Images

Pamela Anderson delivers lunch to Julian Assange on October 15. Picture: GettySource:Getty Images

British media have reported Anderson has been spotted visiting the Australian at the central London embassy, where he took refuge in 2012 to avoid extradition to Sweden over allegations that he committed rape in 2010, which he denies. In a clip of the interview which airs on Friday evening, Anderson is asked whether their relationship was romantic and if they are dating. The 49-year-old actress laughs before saying: “Well, he’s imprisoned, that would make it a little bit difficult.” She is then pressed further.

“Let’s see what happens when he’s free. But you know I spend probably more time with him than any other man socially, which is very odd,” Anderson said. In a post on her pamelaandersonfoundation.org website on Thursday, Anderson referred to Assange as “one of my favourite people”.

Pamela Anderson and ex-husband Rick Salomon. Picture: SuppliedSource:News Corp Australia

Pamela Anderson with then-husband Tommy Lee in 1999. Picture: SuppliedSource:AFP

“He might be the most famous, most politicised refugee of our time. Famous for being persecuted. Famous for being persecuted is not a position of power but a position of vulnerability. I am concerned,” she wrote.

“Julian is a human being who is extremely empathetic and cares deeply about the world. And because of his work. He has made some powerful enemies in a few countries — America especially by exposing them. Julian is trying to free the world by educating it. It is a romantic struggle — I love him for this.” British media have printed photos of Anderson outside the embassy, with one picture showing her carrying takeaway food.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is seen looking through the window of the door leading to the balcony of the Ecuadorean embassy in central London. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

“It has brought some attention to maybe people who didn’t realise a lot about him,” Anderson says in the clip.

“So I guess in a way that’s been a little bit helpful but I don’t want to go into any private details. But I don’t know.” She can then be heard saying: “He’s very sexy”.