We really shouldn't be surprised at anything when it comes to Michael Jackson.

But we have to admit we were shocked when we found out he'd been on a string of dates with Pamela Anderson.

The odd couple seem to have bonded over their love of plastic surgery and have been hooking up in Malibu.

We hear the big-boobed babe is a massive fan of Michael... and it seems the feeling is mutual.

A source said: "It was all arranged by their people in total secrecy, very cloak and dagger.

Michael is such a private person. He gets nervous when he thinks people are following him around, so he chose somewhere neutral for their first date.

"They arrived separately at the Shutters Hotel on Malibu Beach so no one would suspect anything and then had a few drinks in the bar."

The pair requested a hidden area in the corner - for two reasons.

Firstly, it shielded them from any prying eyes. And second, it would have protected them from the dangerous melting effects of the Californian sunshine.

After all, there's a fine line between looking hot and having a runny, bubbling face. Our source went on: "They were very chatty. Pamela was being her usual flirty self and Michael seemed to be responding. They are such a strange couple but they seemed to really hit it off."

So much so Michael plucked up the courage to ask Pammy out on a second date. And she was more than happy to accept.

We're told: "They went for a coffee at Country Mart in Malibu and looked very comfortable with each other.

"They chatted about Michael turning 50, his new album, their kids. And he seemed genuinely interested in Pamela."

Let's hope they move on to a third date - and, who knows, maybe Pammy will get to have a "sleepover". Go for it Mikey!