'At my age meeting different people is important': Nick Jonas confirms he is dating Lily Collins... but admits he's still close to 'amazing' Kate Hudson

He has been linked to a string of Hollywood beauties including actress Kate Hudson.

But after a self-confessed 'year of being truly single', Nick Jonas has confirmed he is dating British stunning actress Lily Collins, 26. 

Nick, 23, told The Sun that after being friends with the daughter of music legend Phil for years, the two have enjoyed a number of dates in recent months.

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Blossoming romance: After a self-confessed 'year of being truly single', Nick Jonas has confirmed he is dating British stunning actress Lily Collins, 26
Blossoming romance: After a self-confessed 'year of being truly single', Nick Jonas has confirmed he is dating British stunning actress Lily Collins, 26

Blossoming romance: After a self-confessed 'year of being truly single', Nick Jonas has confirmed he is dating British stunning actress Lily Collins, 26

The singer first met Lily in 2009 when they worked together at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in LA.

While it sounds as though a blossoming relationship is on casual terms, Nick has gushed: 'We went out a couple of times. She is amazing.'

'I've enjoyed meeting different people and spending time with people with all the cards on the table. All people need human interaction at some level. And at my age too, dating is important, getting to know yourself by meeting different people, seeing what it's all about.' 

Dating: Nick, 23, tells The Sun that after being friends with the daughter of music legend Phil for years, the two have enjoyed a number of dates in recent months

Dating: Nick, 23, tells The Sun that after being friends with the daughter of music legend Phil for years, the two have enjoyed a number of dates in recent months

However, Nick later took to Twitter to deny that he is in a relationship with Lily, tweeting: I'm very single y'all. That is all.

He then added, seemingly taking aim at the newspaper that reported the news: 'Hate when liberties are taken for headlines.' 

Alas, the talented pair have been spotted on a number of fun dates since the beginning of the year.

Denied: Nick later took to Twitter to claim he is actually single, despite The Sun's reports

Denied: Nick later took to Twitter to claim he is actually single, despite The Sun's reports

On 19 February, they were seen at LAX minutes apart after returning from Europe on the same flight.

A few weeks earlier on January 20 they were spotted flirting at Bowlero - an upscale bowling alley - in LA's Mar Vista neighborhood, where source revealed that they spent the night laughing together.

And the next week, Nick and Lily headed out on a ski trip to Mammoth, California, a five hour drive north of Los Angeles.

Mammoth is the same town Nick took his previous rumoured flame Kate Hudson to in early January, with the hit maker reportedly owning a home in the area.

Former flame? Nick admits he's still close to Kate Hudson, with the two spotted on a string of nights out together in recent months 

Former flame? Nick admits he's still close to Kate Hudson, with the two spotted on a string of nights out together in recent months 

Nick - who split from actress Olivia Culpo last year - has been linked to Kate, 37, since last year with the two spotted on a string of nights out together.

Speaking to The Sun, Nick admitted he is still close to the Hollywood star, calling her 'amazing,' adding: 'You spend five minutes with her and understand who she is and what she's about.' 

He adds though that he had been keeping his options open, explaining: 'It has been a year of truly being single but meeting great people and being respectful of them.' 

Meanwhile Lily has previously had an on/off relationship with Jamie Campbell Bower, 26.

The couple starred in the 2013 film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones together and were in a relationship from July 2012 to August 2013, before splitting and then reuniting in May last year.  

Ex: Lily has previously had an on/off relationship with Jamie Campbell Bower, 26, splitting from her Mortal Instruments co-star last year 

Ex: Lily has previously had an on/off relationship with Jamie Campbell Bower, 26, splitting from her Mortal Instruments co-star last year 

 

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