A man has come forward claiming he had a gay love affair with Michael Jackson.

Jason Pfeiffer, an aide of Jackson's dermatologist Dr Arnold Klein, described The King of Pop as his “soulmate” and he now feels “empty” since his alleged lover's death on June 25.

The 35-year-old claims he got to know Jackson over the phone, which later led to secret meetings between the pair.

Speaking to Women's Day magazine, Pfeiffer said: "I guess our first date, if you can call it that, was in my car. We went for a drive and were talking and having fun, but Michael had his minders who were 'nosey', as Michael put it.

We had to make sure we were not caught, and although the date was short... we had a great time.

"I thought nobody else knew but I have since discovered that others did surmise the truth."

He claims the 'relationship' ended tragically with Jackson's death and he now feels at a loss.

Pfeiffer continued: “I've lost my soulmate. It's very hard to describe the loss I feel – but there is something that's empty in my heart.”

Jackson's representatives are yet to comment on the claims.

(by Scott Colothan)