In a revelation that will make every dating app user cringe, British singer Lily Allen has shared an excruciatingly awkward story about matching with none other than Stranger Things star David Harbour on popular dating platform Hinge.
The candid confession came during a recent episode of Allen's podcast Miss Me?, where she recounted the bizarre encounter that proves even celebrities aren't immune to dating app disasters.
The Match That Started It All
"I was on Hinge and I matched with David Harbour," Allen revealed, explaining how the initial connection seemed promising. The actor, best known for playing Chief Jim Hopper in the Netflix megahit, appeared to be a perfect match - at least on paper.
But the digital connection took an unexpected turn when Allen discovered Harbour was already in a relationship with British singer Lily Allen - yes, that Lily Allen - or so she thought.
The Awkward Realisation
The plot thickened when Allen realised Harbour hadn't actually matched with her, but rather with another user who happened to share her famous name. "He hadn't matched with me, he'd matched with another Lily Allen," she explained, highlighting the strange coincidence.
This other Lily Allen profile, belonging to a woman named Madeline using the singer's name and photos, had somehow caught Harbour's attention, creating a bizarre love triangle of mistaken identity.
Confronting the Catfish
Never one to shy away from confrontation, Allen decided to take matters into her own hands. She reached out to Madeline directly, demanding: "Can you take my pictures down, please?"
The response she received was equally unexpected. "She was like, 'Oh my god, I'm so sorry, I'm such a big fan. I've actually just been on a date with David Harbour,'" Allen recounted, revealing the stunning twist in this celebrity dating saga.
A Story for the Ages
While the situation might have been embarrassing at the time, it's provided Allen with one of her favourite anecdotes to share. The singer has since embraced the strange tale, even joking about it publicly and turning an awkward moment into entertaining content for her fans.
The story serves as a reminder that in the world of modern dating, even A-list celebrities face the same digital dilemmas as the rest of us - from mistaken identities to profile imposters.
