Lily Allen has returned to social media after she was spotted looking cosy with actor James Norton, with the pair said to be ‘enjoying each other’s company’ over the weekend
Singer Lily Allen has posted on social media for the first time since being spotted looking cosy with British actor James Norton. The mum-of-two, whose marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour ended earlier this year, looked happier than ever as she spent some time with the Happy Valley actor over the weekend.
Lily, 40, and James, 39, were spotted enjoying each other’s company over the weekend, sparking rumours of a budding romance. The Smile hitmaker looked radiant in a black mini skirt and white t-Shirt as she spent time with James at the Lido Festival in East London on Saturday.
James, who recently became single after parting ways with his model girlfriend, is also rumoured to be on Raya, where he has reportedly matched with Lily. The two were spotted at the festival, opting out of the VIP section to enjoy acts like Charli XCX among the crowd with cans on non-alcoholic beer.
At one point, Lily was seen leaning into James, and the two appeared to be at ease with each other, with James visibly giggling at her antics. Festival-goers were reportedly doing double takes upon spotting the pair together as they sipped on alcohol-free beverages.
Following the snaps circulating online, Lily returned to social media on Monday afternoon – but failed to address the rumours she has a new man in her life. The singer-turned-actress instead used her Instagram Stories to promote the latest instalment of her BBC podcast series with Miquita Oliver, Miss Me?
Earlier in the day, Instagram’s very own Gossip Girl DeuxMoi shared a message from a fan that was at the Chari xcx afterparty that claimed “Lily Allen [was] getting very cosy with James Norton”. “Good for Lily especially after that drama with David,” one Instagram user penned in the comment section, with another adding: “Alright Lily. What a rebound.”
Lily admitted she struggled in the wake of her split from American actor David after the former couple called it quits in December, ending their four-year marriage.
Rumours swirled earlier this year that David had been unfaithful during their marriage, with claims of him being seen on a celebrity dating app while still wed to Lily. David has yet to respond to the allegations of infidelity or using a dating app during his marriage.
In a candid admission during a live podcast recording at the Hackney Empire in London back in March, Lily reflected on the split and confessed to the audience, “I am not over it.”
She further revealed, “I am sort of running away. Maybe I will have a nervous breakdown.” Meanwhile, David has also opened up about his personal struggles, admitting to having let himself go “physically and emotionally.”
His comments came shortly after he confirmed the split by appearing without his wedding ring on the red carpet at the Thunderbolts premiere. When questioned about the split, David initially responded with a mere “Oh boy,” but later explained his decision to remain tight-lipped, citing his desire to protect the people involved and the reality of his life.
In an interview with GQ Magazine, David expressed his reluctance to engage with the surrounding hype, which he believed was based on “hysterical hyperbole.”
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