Aspiring singer Raquel Houghton has been reportedly dating comedian Dane Cook for a long time now. The couple first appeared together at the premiere of his movie costarring Jessica Simpson, “Employee Of The Month”, back in 2006 (photos below) but they have been keeping a low profile relationship ever since.

“We’ve been invited to other functions, but this is our first event of this caliber. This is my baby,” Dane Cook said of Raquel Houghton at the event who he described as “independent and funny — two things I like in a woman.”

Raquel is the lead singer of The Valli Girls and she was also an American Idol contestant last year (watch video below). There is no official information on the current status of Dane and Raquel’s relationship but we are assuming they are still together.

Raquel Houghton & Dane Cook Photos & Video Below

Raquel Houghton & Dane Cook Photos

Raquel Houghton Video

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