Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Lily Allen and James Norton Spark Romance Rumors Post-Meetup on Exclusive Raya

Lily Allen, 40, and James Norton, 39, were spotted enjoying what was a reported first date as they watched Charli XCX perform at Lido Festival in London on Saturday

Lily Allen and James Norton's Blazing Hot First Date!

The sparks flew at Lido Festival in London on Saturday as pop sensation Lily Allen, 40, and dashing actor James Norton, 39, enjoyed a reported first date that had onlookers buzzing!

According to The Scholarly Note, the two single stars - who are believed to have met on celeb dating app Raya - couldn't contain their excitement as they chatted and laughed together while watching Charli XCX perform. In snaps obtained by our sources, Lily and James appeared to be in their own little world, with the singer leaning into the actor at one point!

The singer  and actor appeared in great spirits as they chatted in the crowd and enjoyed non-alcoholic beers before looking cosy during the Brat hitmaker's set (James pictured in February)

A source close to the couple revealed: "Lily and James seemed really relaxed together and she was really making him giggle. They were drinking non-alcoholic beer and queued at the bar like all the other punters. People were doing double-takes when they saw them together!"

The question on everyone's lips is: did these two A-list stars make a love connection? And if so, what does the future hold for this new pair?

Lily Allen, who ended her marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour in December 2024 after four years of marriage, reportedly discovered his secret profile on Raya - the very same app where she met him! Talk about a full-circle moment!

In snaps the pair, who are believed to have met on celeb dating app Raya, couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces during the outing with onlookers saying they looked 'relaxed' together

James Norton, meanwhile, is said to have split from model girlfriend Charlotte Rose Smith last month before being spotted back on Raya. The actor's profile features photos of himself with a shaved head, a dramatic new look he's adopted for his upcoming role in Sunny Dancer, currently being filmed in Scotland.

The hunk - who is a strong contender to be the next James Bond - started dating Charlotte late last year and was pictured out with her on several occasions. An insider revealed: "They have been enjoying dates and seem very happy together. It has been a year since his relationship with [ex Imogen Potts] ended, and he appears to get on so well with Charlotte. They make a lovely couple!"

But before we dive into the juicy details of Lily's love life, let's take a trip down memory lane! In December 2024, Lily turned amateur sleuth after speculating that David had "cheated" on the same dating app where they met. She was left in "agony" when she allegedly discovered the actor had a secret profile!

A source said: ''She and James seemed really relaxed together and she was really making him giggle'

The pop star joined Raya herself, pretending to be "looking for women" - and allegedly found that David had already set up a dating profile! He was reportedly listed as being active for at least a month. Once users find a new partner, they usually disable their profiles.

A source close to Lily revealed: "Lily was looking for women that were on Raya and cross-referencing them with women David follows on Instagram to try to figure out who he was seeing. She was doing her Wagatha thing! Lily only rejoined Raya to try to figure out whether he was seeing someone. Lily has never even looked at anyone since she met David. She is devastated."

David's alleged dating profile, exclusively revealed by The Scholarly Note, read: "Visiting New York from Atlanta" and "closet nerd that plays tough guys on your TV." It also described him as living in Atlanta, Georgia - 800 miles from the family home in Brooklyn, New York where the couple moved in 2020.

Lily ended her marriage to Stranger Things star husband David Harbour , 50, in December 2024 following her discovery he had a secret profile on Raya (pictured 2024)

The drama! The intrigue! And now, it seems like Lily has found love again with James Norton. Stay tuned for more updates on this sizzling new pair!

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Meanwhile James is said to have split from model girlfriend Charlotte Rose Smith (pictured)  last month and was also spotted back on the exclusive dating site.

Not long before Lily splut from husband David, she turned amateur sleuth after speculating that David had 'cheated' on the same dating app where they met (pictured 2023)