Singer Lily Allen has stepped back into the dating scene, enjoying an intimate evening with a handsome mystery man at a prestigious London restaurant this week.
Cosy Notting Hill Dinner Date
The 40-year-old artist, who recently made headlines with her candid songs about ex-husband David Harbour's infidelity, spent over two hours dining at the Michelin-starred Dorian in Notting Hill on Tuesday evening. The pair appeared deep in conversation throughout their meal before making separate exits from the intimate north London venue.
Lily wrapped up warmly in a black coat and scarf as she left the restaurant, carrying a takeaway bag and appearing in great spirits after her lengthy dinner. She was later spotted making a phone call while heading home, marking her first public romantic outing since her brief fling with actor James Norton earlier this year.
Recent Romantic History and Musical Revelations
This new romantic development comes just months after Lily's very public liaison with James Norton, where the pair were photographed cosying up and kissing backstage at a Charli XCX show in London during June. According to sources who spoke with The Sun at the time, "James and Lily looked very into each other and they were snogging backstage. We were all quite surprised to see them there together."
The timing of this new date is particularly significant given Lily's recent musical output. Her latest album, West End Girl, features the explosive track "Madeline," which directly addresses Harbour's affair through brutally honest lyrics. In the song, Lily sings "I can't trust anything that comes out of his mouth" and repeatedly demands "Who the f*** is Madeline?"
Halloween Costume Adds to the Mystery
Adding another layer to the ongoing narrative, Lily recently channelled the children's book character Madeline for a Halloween celebration at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Dressed in the character's signature blue collared coat with a red neckerchief and straw hat, the singer completed the look with Mary Jane shoes and an orange wig.
Fans have been quick to draw comparisons between Lily's "Madeline" and other famous musical responses to infidelity, including Beyoncé's "Becky with the good hair" from her Lemonade album and Dolly Parton's classic "Jolene." The song includes spoken interludes from the character of Madeline herself, who insists via text message that their relationship was "only ever about sex" and not an emotional connection.
Lily's representatives have declined to comment when approached by the Daily Mail about both her recent date and the identity of the real Madeline. The singer officially split from Stranger Things star David Harbour after discovering his three-year affair and profile on celebrity dating app Raya.
