THE situation couldn't be nastier between Channels 9 and 7 at the
moment, but it's a case of loving - not fighting - for two
celebrities starring in hit shows on the rival networks.
He's lives away, she's at home, but Summer Bay starlet Sharni Vinson
and CSI: NY star, A. J. Buckley will this week be reunited for the
first time since their whirlwind romance began in the US a month ago.
In what may cause a slight headache for competing Seven and Nine
publicists, the Home and Away babe will spend 10 days showing first-
time visitor Buckley the sights of Sydney.
Having just signed a five-year contract to star in CSI: NY and also
guest starring in recent episodes of Entourage, Buckley is hot US
property right now - and has a seriously spunky leading lady to
complete his dream run.
But he's not the only one hooked on the love drug - with Vinson
telling Confidential yesterday, she was head over heels for the 30-
year-old LA based actor.
"Right now I'm feeling like he's the total love of my life - it's
actually quite hard to put into words," Vinson said.
"We just clicked so instantly and I felt this immediate surge of
emotion - it was really quite bizarre."
Vinson met Buckley on a recent trip to the US to celebrate her 24th
birthday - and ended up accompanying him to a red carpet restaurant
opening in Hollywood.
While Vinson has a Bridge Climb and a bar-hopping tour planned,
Buckley may end up missing the sights altogether.
"He's like - I don't care if we spend the entire week inside your
house," Vinson said.
We bet he doesn't.