Reality TV personality Nicole ‘Hoopz’ Alexander has certainly found a man she can look up to.

The Flava Of Love star joined former NBA basketball player Shaquille O’Neal as he arrived at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York for an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman.

The 38-year-old Boston Celtics player, who stands at 7ft 1in,  towered over the brunette as they were escorted into the building.

Even her six-inch sued knee-high boots did little to close the gap.

Oversized: Shaquille O’Neal arrives at The Late Show with David Letterman in New York

Nicole and Shaq, as he is known, were said to have broken up last month but the pair looked very much together as they kissed and cuddled for the cameras.

Shaq almost had to double over in order to kiss his petite companion.

The star arrived at the show dressed comfortably in a gold tracksuit and brown slip on shoes but changed once he was inside to jeans and a long grey sports coat.

Nicole is best known for her appearances on Vh1’s Flava Of Love and I Love Money, both on the VH1 network, both of which she won. 

Pucker down: The NBA star has to bend over to give his lady love a kiss

The couple met earlier last year and reportedly got engaged at the end of August at the Sahara Cuisine and Hookah Lounge in Bridgeton.

He is said to have given her a $500,000 ring – which she was not wearing yesterday.

Shaq was previously married to Shawnie O’ Neal with their seven year marriage ending in 2009. He has five children from three different relationships.

Shaquille is currently on a one year contract at the Boston Celtics which is believed to be his last year before retirement.

He has previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic.