'Sort it out!': Niall Horan teases he'd like to rekindle his romance with Selena Gomez... after the pair exchanged a friendly hug at the AMAs

They sparked speculation they could be rekindling their romance when they shared a hug at the AMAs.

And Niall Horan has further added fuel to the fire by teasing during an interview with Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS-FM radio that he would be interested in giving their romance another go.

The 1D star and Selena were first linked in December 2015 when they reportedly shared a kiss at Jenna Dewan's birthday party, and it seems there could still be a chance.

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He's a fan: Niall Horan has teased during an interview with Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS-FM radio on Wednesday that he would be up for giving his romance with Selena Gomez another go

Speaking to radio host Ryan Seacrest on Wednesday morning, Niall addressed the rumours - yet did nothing to dispel them.

When the Perfect hitmaker revealed, 'I don't have a girlfriend', Seacrest responded, 'You should rekindle with Selena. I like her.'

The Irish star cheekily replied: 'Sort it out!'

Probed further about his love life, Niall divulged it had been 'about a year' since his last serious relationship, adding that he 'prefers' being single.

Second chance at romance? The 1D star and Selena were first linked in December 2015 when they reportedly shared a kiss at Jenna Dewan's birthday party, and it seems there could still be a chance

This comes after Selena, 24, and Niall, 23, appeared on good terms at the American Music Awards earlier this month.

The former Disney sweetheart, who was feted with the Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist gong, was congratulated by the One Direction star, 23, when he reportedly lauded her for doing 'so well', according to E! News.

Last year, Niall and Selena were alleged to have shared a smoochqat Jenna Dewan's birthday party.

Flirty friendship: Last year, Niall and Selena were alleged to have shared a smoochqat Jenna Dewan's birthday party

A source told E! News that they were kissing on the lips, dancing together and hugging as they partied at LA hotspot Bootsy Bellows.

According to the source, the two singers were piling on the PDA throughout the night, as they celebrated Jenna's 35th birthday party, and an insider told Us Weekly that they left together.

The source added: 'Niall and Selena definitely seemed very close and like they were together.

'Niall got there first with his bodyguard, then the next thing I know, I looked over and Selena was there. They were very close together, talking and whispering.'

On good terms: This comes after Selena, 24, and Niall, 23, appeared on good terms at the American Music Awards earlier this month

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