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Rachel Zegler puts on a loved-up display with new boyfriend Nathan Louis-Fernand as they enjoy a dog walk in Primrose Hill
Rachel Zegler puts on a loved-up display with new boyfriend Nathan Louis-Fernand as they enjoy a dog walk in Primrose Hill

Daily Mail​

time7 days ago

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Rachel Zegler puts on a loved-up display with new boyfriend Nathan Louis-Fernand as they enjoy a dog walk in Primrose Hill

Rachel Zegler couldn't contain her smile as she cosied up to new boyfriend Nathan Fernand during a dog walk in Primrose Hill, London on Tuesday. The actress, 24, looked loved-up with her new backing dancer partner, who works on her West End musical Evita, as they wandered the streets in the capital city. Rachel beamed as she grabbed Nathan's arm as they walked their pet pooch, ahead of taking to the stage at the Palladium in the evening. The couple looked in good spirits as Nathan, who was previously a stripper on the London-based stage show, Magic Mike Live, wrapped his arm around the actress. The Snow White star showed off her incredible figure as she went braless under a plunging white and black polka dot halterneck crop top. She teamed the number with a pair of blue denim jeans and kept comfortable in a pair of white trainers. Styling her long dark tresses loose, the star opted for minimal makeup during the outing while Nathan donned a white polo shirt with a pair of jeans. The break dancer from Nottingham, who has appeared in shows such as Hamilton and the Lion King, also rocked a white baseball cap and trainers. Rachel laughed as she checked her phone while walking arm in arm with her new boyfriend. The couple are believed to have met during Evita rehearsals which began in April for Jamie Lloyd's adaptation of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Over the past year, Nathan has worked as a stripper on the Magic Mike Live show - a performance created by Channing Tatum based on the films he starred in by the same name. The 90-minute experience sees a cast of male dancers performing provocative routines, acrobatic acts and musical hits which 'celebrates female desires'. The dancer is very close with his parents and older brother, preferring yoga sessions over late night partying and drinking, he bonded with Rachel over their shared love for musical theatre. The new couple have spent weekends away with one another with the rest of the Evita cast as Rachel, who plays the lead role Eva Peron, has grown very close to them. A week ago the Disney star shared a slew of pictures to her Instagram of a trip away to the countryside and she referred to Nathan as 'the darling man'. The Snow White star has been staying in London while she stars as Eva Peron in the West End musical. Her new romance comes eight months after rumours swirled she had split from her boyfriend of three years, Josh Andrés Rivera - though the pair never confirmed they had broken up. Rumours the West Side Story co-stars had parted ways began to circulate in November 2024 after fans noticed Rachel had edited Josh out of photos on her Instagram feed. The couple began dating in 2021, after meeting on the West Side Story remake - for which she won the role of Maria in an open audition aged just 16. Rivera played the character of Chino. Then in February 2022, Rachel hard launched their relationship on Instagram, but the post has since been deleted. The actors appeared to make their romance Instagram official on Valentine's Day that year when Zegler shared a black-and-white selfie photo of the couple on Instagram. 'Committing valen-crimes,' captioned Zegler, who went on to post video that showed Rivera feeding her during a romantic dinner: 'Happy love day from me n mine.' Over the past year, Nathan has worked as a stripper on the Magic Mike Live show - a performance created by Channing Tatum based on the films he starred in by the same name And in 2023, Zegler wished Rivera a happy birthday in May by gushing about him in the caption of a video that showed them staring into each other's eyes. 'You are everything I love about this world wrapped into one incredible man. Happy birthday, Joshua. In this life, I like just doing laundry and taxes with you.' After their West Side Story collaboration, the pair then featured together again on the Hunger Games prequel. Zegler took on the lead role of Lucy Gray Baird in the 2023 film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, with Josh playing Sejanus Plinth, mentor of the male tribute of District 2. 'Never been prouder of someone in my life lemme tell you,' Zegler wrote on her Instagram Story when she shared the news of her boyfriend being hired for the prequel. 'Having a familiar face on any set, I think any young actor can attest, is the biggest form of comfort,' the actress told People at the time of her ex-boyfriend joining her on the film. 'And also as [Rivera's] girlfriend, his friend, and his coworker, it's amazing to see the trajectory of his career, and to witness his rise to stardom. I love him so much,' she added. 'I feel really lucky,' Josh chimed in. 'It was a really great source of comfort for me to have her with me so far away from home. 'We were in a different country. We got to explore that country together. It was absolutely lovely. I feel very fortunate.' Speaking to Elle in 2022 about Rivera, Zegler said: 'There's always this deep understanding of what I go through. 'Since [his experience was] on a different scale, he's able to bring me back to earth and tell me when it really doesn't matter. 'Because he's removed from it to a certain degree, he's able to just snap me out of it, and tell me to stop checking my phone, or remind me of what actually matters, and remind me to be present, and to not focus on the opinions of 3,000 faceless strangers on the internet.'

The best place to picnic in every major UK city (including London)
The best place to picnic in every major UK city (including London)

Telegraph

time19-07-2025

  • Telegraph

The best place to picnic in every major UK city (including London)

July marks National Picnic Month. Eating alfresco in the UK gets a bad rap – the sad legacy of childhood outings spent battling sideways rain while eating soggy sausage rolls. But British summers deliver more than they get credit for. There are genuinely glorious blue-sky-and-sandal days when the weather hits that sweet spot, and it's warm enough to sit out without the coleslaw curdling. When the sun shows up (and, as we've already seen this summer, it certainly does), Britain goes feral – in the best way. Everyone floods to the nearest patch of green like it's a state of emergency. Supermarkets are stripped of hummus, corks pop in parks and someone always forgets the bottle opener. It's cheerful, unpretentious and deeply British: from the Scotch eggs to the slightly warm rosé. From wildflower meadows in Oxford, to highland cows in Glasgow and open-air theatre in Leeds, we've rounded up the 20 best spots to sprawl, snack and balance a paper plate on your lap. Because in the UK, a picnic isn't just lunch outdoors – it's a summer pastime powered by optimism and pork pies. London Best picnic spot: Primrose Hill Hyde Park and Hampstead Heath get all the hype, but Primrose Hill quietly wins where picnics are concerned. At 63 metres high, this sloping swathe of grass delivers London's best skyline view, from the Shard to St Paul's. It even starred in the Paddington films. Sun hits it all day, and late afternoon casts the city in shades of gold. The vibe is social but never loud, and you'll be picnicking alongside guitar strummers, dog walkers, page-turners and lovestruck couples. Head to Melrose and Morgan for homemade lemonade and picnic boxes worth the hill climb. Where to stay Mason & Fifth Primrose Hill is a boutique guesthouse inside a restored heritage home with private garden, yoga pavilion and studios from £150. Birmingham Best picnic spot: Cannon Hill Park With more canals than Venice, expectations of an industrial Birmingham are outdated. One of its greenest spots is Cannon Hill Park, a mix of 80 acres of formal gardens and 120 acres of wild woodland woven with jogger and cyclist trails. Families can rent swan pedal boats, try their hand at the Golden Putter mini golf course, or see the famous red pandas at the adjoining Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park. Delicatessens are in short supply in the surrounding area, so before leaving the city centre seek out Anderson & Hill for doorstop sandwiches and a heavenly stink of cheeses. Where to stay Domo Boutique Hotel has designer themed suites from £220. Leeds Best picnic spot: Kirkstall Abbey Leeds is one of the UK's greenest cities, with 55 woodlands forming the 'Forest of Leeds', which includes picnic hotspots Temple Newsam and Middleton Park. Our pick is the 58-acre public park set around the dramatic 12th-century ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, famously captured by painter William Turner. The park sits beside the River Aire (perfect for cooling your ankles on a hot day) and includes tennis courts, a playground, and – in summer – an outdoor cinema and open-air Shakespeare performances. For a quick recharge, there's a café serving coffee and ice cream. Where to stay Outwood House is an 18 th -century stone mansion set in mature gardens with en-suite rooms from £153. Glasgow Best picnic spot: Pollok Country Park Find Highland cows 20 minutes south of Glasgow city centre at Pollok Country Park. This green lung comprises 360 acres of woodlands, riverside paths with benches, and wide-open lawns perfect for a spread of sandwiches and a thermos of tea. If you didn't bring your own, nearby Gusto & Relish (729-731 Pollokshaws Rd) sells baked goods and proper coffee. Don't forget to poke your head into Pollok House, home to the private art collection of Sir William Burrell and his wife Constance – it's considered one of the world's best. Where to stay Sherbrooke Castle is a red sandstone baronial home with luxury double rooms from £110. Manchester Best picnic spot: Mayfield Park Set around the meandering River Medlock, Mayfield is Manchester's newest park – and the first created in over a century. Just a few minutes' walk from Piccadilly station, it's best for families thanks to an industrial-themed play park with six slides for kids at the far end, baby-changing facilities and water refill stations. Smoking is also banned. For nosh, make a detour toward Chinatown and find Fat Pat's, a tiny take-out window dispensing hefty sub sandwiches such as philly cheesesteaks and shrimp po'boys. Where to stay Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly has a spa, steakhouse and rooms from £87. Sheffield Best picnic spot: Rivelin Valley Just 15 minutes northwest of Sheffield, Rivelin Valley is a wild, green gateway to the Peak District, where moorland meets woodland and rocky crags rise above a twisting riverside trail. Wander past ancient trees, waterfalls and moss-covered mill ruins, or sprawl out by splash pools and quiet meadows off Hagg Lane. Kingfishers and herons are common, and on weekends treks with alpacas and llamas can be booked at Holly Hagg Community Farm. Where to stay The Florentine offers doubles from £58. Bradford Best picnic spot: Peel Park Tucked just inside Bradford's ring road, Peel Park combines rolling lawns with a tranquil lake edged with grand Victorian flowerbeds. Little ones can follow the Totem and Play Trail, while teens can tear around the BMX track – with the Bradford Bandits offering practice sessions every Tuesday and Thursday night. There's also tennis, croquet and boules, and for snacks Peelers Café – run by local volunteers – serves up homemade cakes and hot drinks, with every penny going straight back into the park. Where to stay The Midland Hotel has yesteryear opulence a 20-minute walk from the park and doubles from £55. Edinburgh Best picnic spot: Princes Street Gardens Princes Street Gardens are to Edinburgh what Central Park is to New York – it's green heart right in the middle of the city. Created in the 1820s by draining the Loch Nor marsh, this sunken valley now links the medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town with neatly trimmed lawns and postcard views of the Castle. Split by The Mound, the eastern half is dotted with statues – don't miss author Sir Walter Scott's soaring monument or the tribute to explorer Dr David Livingstone. To the west, the Ross Bandstand hosts summer concerts beside the world's oldest floral clock. Grab picnic treats from local legend Victor Hugo Deli, which has been around since 1955. Where to stay Splurge on 100 Princes Street for sweeping views and bespoke tartan suites from £208. Liverpool Best picnic spot: Otterspool Promenade Liverpool's seafaring legacy runs deep, so a waterside picnic is a must. Otterspool Promenade, stretching from Garston Docks to Otterspool Park, hugs the River Mersey and boasts sweeping lawns perfect for a lazy afternoon. The Trans Pennine Trail cuts through here, so expect a steady stream of joggers and cyclists. Bring a kite for the breeze, binoculars for birdwatching – and, if you're lucky, you might even spot seals lounging on the mudflats at low tide. Where to stay Restored Victorian villa Sefton Park Hotel offers B&B doubles from £70. York Best picnic spot: Rowntree Park Stroll south along the River Ouse to reach Rowntree, a 10-hectare haven that centres around a swan- and duck-filled pond. There are squirrel-inhabited woods with a woodland story circle, a blossoming wildlife area near the orchard, and plenty of action with play parks, tennis courts (booked online), a skate park and basketball courts. Craving calm? Slip into one of the central gated gardens (like Rosemary's Sensory Garden) for a breather. Rowntree Park Reading Café serves breakfast baps and toasties, but for posher picnic nosh seek out the nearby Good Food Shop deli. Where to stay The Grade II-listed Middletons offers B&B doubles from £110. Aberdeen Best picnic spot: Hazlehead Park On Aberdeen's western edge, Hazlehead Park is a woodland wonderland with historic roots. Once part of the royal hunting forests of Stocket, it was gifted to the city by Robert the Bruce in 1319 – commemorated by stone cairns near the café and snack kiosk. Today, it's packed with family-friendly fun: from Scotland's oldest hedge maze (inspired by Hampton Court) to a tree-carved Gruffalo by artist David Roberts. There's crazy golf, a huge playground, two rose gardens and Hazlehead Pets Corner (open daily; adults £5.04, three-six-year-olds £1.56, under threes free) where you'll meet meerkats, alpacas, emus, and even Princess Leia the Burmese python. Where to stay Luxury five-star country manor Marcliffe has a spa, wine cellar, local-produce restaurant and doubles from £170. Oxford Dubbed Oxford's oldest monument, Port Meadow is a 140-hectare wild expanse bordered by the Thames and steeped in history, from Bronze Age burials to Iron Age grazing. In the 10th century, King Alfred granted it to Oxford's Freemen, whose ancient right to graze livestock still stands – hence the freely wandering ponies, cattle and wildfowl. Picnic tables and BBQ spots near Godstow Road make it ideal for a laid-back lunch. Paddle in the shallows, spot lapwings and teal, or follow the floodplain trails to The Perch or Trout Inn for riverside pints. For picnic treats, hit Barefoot Bakery in Jericho for top-tier pastries. Where to stay The Galaxie is a characterful Victorian B&B with doubles from £125. Bristol Best picnic spot: Ashton Court Estate This sprawling country estate (free entry, paid parking) is packed with wildflower meadows, wildlife-rich woods, shady ponds and ancient oaks – including the legendary, now-collapsed 700-year-old Domesday Oak. It's perfect picnic territory that we recommend for its historic deer park, where around 200 red and fallow deer roam (look, don't feed). Kids can also ride the miniature railway or swing through the treetops on Go Ape-style high ropes. Refuel at the Courtyard Café with fresh summer salads and artisan sourdough toasties. Where to stay The gorge-side Hotel du Vin Bristol Avon Gorge in Clifton village has B&B doubles from £129. Brighton Best picnic spot: Kipling Gardens Skip the Brighton bustle and seek out Kipling Gardens in Rottingdean, just west of the city centre. Often overlooked, this Victorian walled garden once wrapped around Rudyard Kipling's old home, The Elms. He rented it from 1897 to 1902 while writing some of his Just So stories. The gardens are a tapestry of rose beds, wild corners and clipped lawns – all of them calm and crowd-free. Pick up a fat slice of quiche, cake, or a still-warm sausage roll from Sea Spray Café and claim a stone table or start a spontaneous croquet match. Where to stay Brighton marina's four-star Malmaison has B&B doubles from £192. Cardiff Best picnic spot: Bute Park Right next to Cardiff Castle and threaded by the River Taff, Bute Park's 56 hectares are a surprise wildlife haven – all three UK woodpeckers (green, great spotted, and lesser spotted) call it home, and along the river, keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers, herons and several species of bat at dusk. Download the Bute Park Wildlife Explorer Trails via the Love Exploring app to find these hotspots. Kids can burn off energy on the woodland play trail or at the story stops, while grown-ups unwind in the arboretum or community orchard. Hungry? The Secret Garden Café is on-site, but for something more special, swing by Cardiff Market and find Griff's Deli ( – their deli boards and hand-crafted sandwiches are drool-worthy. Where to stay Cardiff's historic four-star, The Park Gate Hotel has B&B doubles from £164. Southampton Best picnic spot: The Common An unpolished green sprawl in the city centre with wide-open meadows for lounging, games or laidback picnics, and woodland edges for dappled shade. We recommend parking yourself by the swan-dotted Ornamental Lake for prime people-watching. There's a splash park in summer, a model railway for nostalgia hits and winding trails that feel surprisingly wild. Try corner store Maurie's ( for luxury stuffed focaccia sandwiches. Where to stay Swanky Georgian mansion-turned-boutique hotel No.4 Carlton Hotel has B&B doubles from £426. Newcastle Best picnic spot: Paddy Freeman's Park Families flock to Paddy Freeman's in the city's north for its wide manicured lawns and glassy boating lake, where the century-old Model Power Boat Club still meets. Perks include two wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and that inclusivity runs through the park – with one of the two playgrounds kitted out with accessible equipment, so kids of all ages and abilities can join in. Add in a bowling green, two tennis courts, a full-size football pitch, and picnic fuel provided by the onsite Urban Green Café, and you have the ideal alfresco hangout. Where to stay Upscale four-star Jesmond Dene House has doubles from £125. Cambridge Best picnic spot: Jesus Green Jesus Green is where Cambridge locals go when the sun's out. Lined with stately trees and edged by the River Cam, you can watch the punters glide past. You'll find free tennis courts, a playground and a skate park, but the real gem is the Victorian lido: one of the UK's longest outdoor pools and perfect for a pre-picnic dip. There are designated BBQ stones with bins nearby, and for supplies swing by 1920s bakery Fitzbillies ( – famed for its Chelsea buns – to pick up a preordered picnic. Where to stay The Varsity has a rooftop bar, spa, steakhouse and doubles from £171. Bath Best picnic spot: Bath Skyline Start with a grab-and-go feast from Chandos Deli (12 George St) – think stacked focaccia, loaded baguettes and top-tier sausage rolls – then head uphill to Bathwick Fields, a wildflower meadow with sweeping views over Unesco-listed Bath's honey-toned rooftops and spires. It's also the starting point for a six-mile circular walk through woodlands, hilltops and history. Elsewhere, kids will love the den-making zones in Rainbow Wood and the natural play area near Claverton Down. Where to stay The Bird in Bath is a vibrant 29-room art-filled boutique hotel with deluxe doubles from £279. Nottingham Best picnic spot: Green's Mill Park This compact park and playground bags a spot thanks to its restored 19th-century working mill built by the father of mathematician George Green. Free to enter (Wed–Sun 10am–4pm), it's packed with kid-friendly distractions: from hands-on science exhibits exploring light and magnetism, to watching them grind the award-winning organic flour and regular bread and biscuit-making workshops. Each July, its 'Picnic in the Park' festival brings music and games. There's no café, so pick up a preordered gourmet picnic hamper (think smoked salmon-and-mascarpone sandwiches) from Delilah Fine Foods. Where to stay The Georgian Lace Market Hotel has an on-site pub and doubles from £87.

Olivia Wilde cuts a trendy figure in a white love heart T-shirt and flared trousers as she goes shopping in London
Olivia Wilde cuts a trendy figure in a white love heart T-shirt and flared trousers as she goes shopping in London

Daily Mail​

time15-07-2025

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Olivia Wilde cuts a trendy figure in a white love heart T-shirt and flared trousers as she goes shopping in London

Olivia Wilde cut a trendy figure as she stepped out for a spot of shopping in London's Primrose Hill on Tuesday. The American actress, 41, turned heads in a white T-shirt emblazoned with a red love heart graphic, featuring short sleeves and a slightly cropped fit. She teamed the casual top with a pair of cream-flared trousers, which boasted a drawstring waist and relaxed silhouette. Olivia kept it comfortable in black-and-white trainers and wore her wavy dirty blonde locks loose over her shoulders. The Don't Worry Darling director completed her laid-back look with a pair of oversized black sunglasses and toted her essentials in a black Artichoke tote bag. Olivia's outing comes after she visited a pub near her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles', 31, London neighbourhood last month as he is reportedly building a £30million super-mansion in the neighbouring area Hampstead. Harry is said to be restoring a Grade II-listed former 18th-century mansion to its former glory after it was divided up into two semi-detached homes in the 1950s. Set over four acres in leafy Hampstead, North London, Harry purchased the larger property for £8.8 million in April 2019 and the smaller adjoining house for £4.175million seven months later. Last summer, MailOnline exclusively revealed he had submitted a detailed planning application for his extensive renovation project and was reportedly given the green light earlier this year. Director Olivia was romantically linked to Harry from January 2021 until November 2022 after meeting him on the set of her film Don't Worry Darling. She had previously been engaged and shares two children with her ex-fiancé, Jason Sudeikis, 49 - Otis Alexander, 11, and Daisy Josephine, eight - who she split from in early 2020. Olivia and Harry were reported to have experienced an instant attraction on the Don't Worry Darling set, despite their 10-year age gap. A source told PEOPLE at the time: 'Everyone saw it coming. During breaks, he hasn't been able to stay away and visited her trailer.' By February 2021, the couple were said to be 'very serious' about each other, with a source claiming that Harry was 'very happy' with Olivia. Harry is said to be restoring a Grade II-listed former 18th-century mansion to its former glory after it was divided up into two semi-detached homes in the 1950s (pictured 2023) The relationship even progressed to the point where Olivia had introduced the former X Factor star to her children. A year later, Olivia told Vogue: 'I'm happier than I've ever been. And I'm healthier than I've ever been, and it's just wonderful to feel that.' Harry echoed this sentiment in April of 2022, describing himself as 'really happy'. He also said the relationship had a positive effect on his music and told SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up that the process of making Harry's House had been the most 'joyous' experience of his career so far. The star is believed to have referenced Olivia in the lyrics of As It Was, namely: 'I don't wanna talk about the way that it was, leave America, two kids follow her, I don't wanna talk about who's doin' it first.' However, their intense work schedules and conflicting priorities were reported to be the cause of their eventual split, which was initially reported to be a 'break'. A source told PEOPLE at the time: 'They have had some issues, but Olivia thought they were gonna work through it all. She is disappointed. It's just a tricky situation, though.' In February 2023, it emerged that their relationship was over for good, with a source claiming that the pair remain good friends.

Celebrities shudder as Kate Moss's former party pal Fran Cutler set to write memoir
Celebrities shudder as Kate Moss's former party pal Fran Cutler set to write memoir

Daily Mail​

time13-07-2025

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  • Daily Mail​

Celebrities shudder as Kate Moss's former party pal Fran Cutler set to write memoir

At the height of the hedonistic 1990s, Fran Cutler was dubbed the 'Party Rottweiler' for keeping outsiders away from the lavish parties she threw for the celebrities based in Primrose Hill, London. The 62-year-old PR guru was once inseparable from Kate Moss and was instrumental in organizing wild and bashes for the model and her friends, including the Gallagher brothers, Sadie Frost, Jude Law and Sienna Miller. But the A-listers now fear Kate's ex party pal is ready to spill the secrets as she prepares to publish a tell-all memoir. Fran ran weekly parties and throughout all the rumors of drug-taking and bed-hopping that filled the newspapers, she remained the soul of discretion. However, all that might change soon as she plunders her life story for her book, titled What The Cutler Saw. 'I'm meeting a literary agent to talk about it,' she confirmed last week, adding she had so much dirt on her famous friends 'I'll probably have to cut half of it!' A key chapter may be the spectacular fallout she had with Kate in 2018, after 20 years of friendship. It all ended when Fran accidentally sent a scathing message about Kate's appearance – meant for a friend – directly to the model. Kate didn't go to Fran's birthday party this year and she also reportedly skipped her close pal DJ Fat Tony's wedding last month as Fran was there. The Primrose Hill celebrity group disbanded following Sadie and Jude's divorce in 2003. But Fran remained plugged into the London social scene, hanging out with the likes of Cara Delevingne, Stella McCartney and Rita Ora as well as becoming a contributing editor to Tatler. So she'll have no shortage of stories to share if she can get them past the lawyers!

Iris Law shows off her lithe legs in tight-fitting shorts as she makes the most of British 'heat dome' - after confirming her relationship status
Iris Law shows off her lithe legs in tight-fitting shorts as she makes the most of British 'heat dome' - after confirming her relationship status

Daily Mail​

time01-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Iris Law shows off her lithe legs in tight-fitting shorts as she makes the most of British 'heat dome' - after confirming her relationship status

Iris Law took advantage of the heat dome currently engulfing Britain as she stepped out in London on Monday. The model daughter of actors Jude Law and Sadie Frost looked relaxed in a loose T-shirt and tight fitting shorts that showed off her legs while out in picturesque Primrose Hill. Cinching the look with a black belt and accessorising with a patterned silk headscarf and tinted sunglasses, Iris, 24, ensured she caught the eye during her latest public appearance. She was seen checking her phone before appearing to take a selfie while walking a shady, tree-lined street in the upmarket north London enclave. The young model was venturing out after sparking romance rumours with DJ Tommy Gold, who bears a striking resemblance to her footballer ex Trent Alexander Arnold. The pair were seen browsing stalls at Notting Hill's famous Portobello Road Market, where they paused to pick up some flowers. Iris later addressed the speculation by describing Tommy as a close friend in an Instagram post shared with followers on Sunday. Resharing a picture of their day out, she wrote: 'sorry guys but that's bestie.' Iris last sparked romance rumours in October when it was reported she was growing close to her ex Pa Salieu following a split from Real Madrid and England full back Trent. She had been tapping the heart button in response to social media posts by the rapper, just a month after his release from a 33-month jail sentence for violent disorder. She also commented on his latest post, writing: 'Fiya'. The pair were first seen together in October 2021 and relationship rumours were sparked in April the following year. It is not known when they split. Brit nominee Pa was jailed for two years and nine months for taking part in a mob attack on a 23-year-old man shortly after his best friend was stabbed to death. The 27-year-old admitted violent disorder at a previous hearing, having been caught on CCTV using a tree branch to repeatedly hit the victim, who spent ten days in hospital. The BRIT Award-nominated artist, who was named the BBC's Sound of 2021, was cleared by a jury of a second count of violent disorder relating to a mass brawl in a nearby street minutes earlier, which led to the death of 21-year-old Fidel Glasgow, grandson of The Special's singer Neville Staple. The young model was venturing out after sparking romance rumours with DJ Tommy Gold, who bears a striking resemblance to her footballer ex Trent Alexander Arnold Pa was convicted of possessing a bottle as an offensive weapon after telling jurors he smashed and brandished it to defend himself. Following his arrest, the court heard, Pa told police that Glasgow was his best friend before exercising his right to silence. No one has ever been charged with Glasgow's murder, despite extensive inquiries into disorder following a music event at Coventry's Club M in the early hours of September 1, 2018. Iris and Trent - who left boyhood club Liverpool and signed for Spanish giants Real Madrid in June - ended their four month relationship in September. A source told The Sun that despite Iris having a 'really fun summer' and holidaying with Trent's family in July, the pair's busy work schedules are now clashing. An insider said: 'Life is about to get really busy for them both, with Trent's schedule packed with first-team football and Iris having jobs all over the world. 'So even though they are not dating any more, Iris and Trent will definitely stay friends.' Iris appeared keen to enjoy the British heatwave during her outing in London on Monday

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