John Mayer admits to having a bad track record when dating celebrities: 'They keep a fair distance from me now'

John Mayer has admitted to having a bad track record with dating celebrities, saying that stars now "keep their distance" from him.

The 40-year-old singer who has been linked to the likes of Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston joked about his love-live on an appearance on an American talk-show.

Speaking on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, he joked that Jennifer Lawrence doesn't want "anything to do with me".

He said: “[It’s like] you have a lot of friends who, without you, would want nothing to do with me - and I find that exciting! You know what I mean?

“You're friends with Jennifer Lawrence, who just doesn't want anything to do with me.

“Look, I don't have the world's greatest track record when it comes to celebrity relationships, so it's amazing to watch your friends humour me on a friend level, but also keep a fair distance from me.”

Mayer added: ''It's really, really fun, because if you are someone who cares about your image - and you take this job because it looks right, you don't take that job - dating John Mayer at this point is conceptually just sort of a no-no.''

The Gravity hit maker humoured host Cohen by explaining that although his friends socialise with him, many are sure to keep their distance.

He explained: “It's really fun to get to hang out with your friends - A-list star friends - who otherwise would be highly uncomfortable sitting around me. And I want to thank you for that.''