Newly-single Rita Ora and Zayn Malik step out on low-key dinner date together in LA... just days after the X Factor judge admitted that 'he's gorgeous'
Rita Ora and Zayn Malik headed to the same restaurant for dinner on Wednesday evening.
The pair - both currently single - were seen stepping out together for a dinner at Koi in West Hollywood, although trying to go as low profile as possible.
The 24-year-old British singer and the 22-year-old former One Direction star, who are represented by the same management, arrived in a car together before heading into the Japanese eatery.
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Something going on? Zayn Malik and Rita Ora were seen arriving at Koi restaurant in West Hollywood together on Wednesday evening
However, a source from the restaurant told MailOnline: 'They were both at a dinner organised by a member of their management team. There was a group of artists and staff from Turn First at the get together.
'There is nothing going on between Rita and Zayn.'
Their appearance together came just a few days after Rita seemingly eschewed the idea of dating him.
During a fun chat on Capital FM, in which she would shout 'mash it up' at the mention of a potential celebrity date, she appeared to throw shade at the former boyband star.
Casual night: Zayn, 22, rocked an AC/DC shirt under a baseball jacket as he arrived in a car alongside Rita
Low-profile: The pair - who are now on the same management team - looked to be trying to hide their evening rendezvous
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Rita Ora has been one busy lady of late. Not only has she been part of the judging panel quartet on the X-Factor, she's made time to head to Los Angeles for Jeremy Scott's première too. What a jet-setter!
Of course, as she followed the throng of celebrities down the red carpet at the event, she was one in a long line of faces who donned Jeremy Scott creations, naturally.
The Hot Right Now singer certainly lived up to her song title in that minxy outfit. The Moschino ensemble is from the resort 2016 collection meaning it's not yet available to buy, but if you take a click to the right, you'll find Moschino's current collection up for grabs.
However while you wait, why not get red hot your own way by snapping up one of the red leather (and faux) jackets below? We've found a bargain pick at Yesstyle or splash more cash on Versace!
After being asked how she felt about the likes of Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and her recent collaborator Chris Brown, she responded 'mash it up'.
But when asked about Zayn by the host, she went silent, not uttering a word for some time.
She eventually responded: 'Zayn, he's gorgeous, but, I just...'
The X Factor judge then added: 'That can't happen. We're on the same management team, too close to that. But no, he's great.'
A few days later, though, the Los Angeles-bound pair - who are now being looked after by the same management teams after Zayn left One Direction earlier this year to pursue a solo career - stepped out for dinner together.
Neither of the stars has made a mention of their date night on their social media accounts.
Rita was wearing a backless glittering cami top and jeans, teamed with trainers and a red bag, her peroxide blonde locks clearly noticeable - her hair was exactly the same as the previous evening as she attended a Jeremy Scott party in Los Angeles.
Hair's the thing: Rita, 24, was recognisable by her bright blonde peroxide locks, worn in exactly the same style as the evening before at a Jeremy Scott party in Los Angeles
Busy bee: Rita has been in Los Angeles recently, and stepped out in a striking ensemble on Tuesday evening at the premiere of Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer
And Zayn made for a casual figure, wearing an AC/DC shirt under a blue and yellow baseball jacket.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for both Rita and Zayn and is awaiting comment.
Rita has been single since mid-July when she called time on her long-term romance with Ricky Hil, the son of designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Their break was confirmed by a source close to the star to MailOnline at the time, revealing it was because she wanted to focus on her career, namely her new job on the X Factor panel.
'He's gorgeous': A few days before their meeting, Rita admitted during a radio interview that the former One Direction star had his positives, but that a romance between them 'can't happen'
Newly-single life: Zayn famously split from his fiancee Perrie Edwards at the end of July, and has been enjoying the bachelor lifestyle in LA
The source explained: 'Rita and Ricky have split for good this time. It is amicable between the two and they both made the decision to call it a day due to their work schedules.
'They've been on and off for a while. He's based in LA and she's based in London. Now that she's doing the X Factor and has her new album here, she will be here for the rest of the year.
'But he has commitments to his music career and fashion line overseas, too.'
A second source concurred, adding: 'Rita and Rich found it difficult to continue their relationship due to their ongoing work commitments.
It's over: In July, Rita split from her boyfriend of a year Ricky Hil in order to focus on her X Factor career
The fantasy's over: In August, Zayn shocked the world when he split from fiancee Perrie Edwards, reportedly via a text message
'Rich is based in LA where he is working on his music and fashion line and Rita is in London working on X Factor and her music.'
Meanwhile, Zayn made headlines at the beginning of August when he dumped his fiancee Perrie Edwards after four years together.
This shock split came despite the fact he had sensationally quit One Direction in March saying he wanted to be a 'normal 22-year-old' and spend time with his wife-to-be.
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