Lucy Mecklenburgh cuddles up to Thom Evans in LA

PICTURED: Newly-single Lucy Mecklenburgh cuddles up to rugby hunk Thom Evans at fitness bash in LA... after splitting from tiler boyfriend

Published: 15:17 BST, 14 April 2017 | Updated: 21:28 BST, 14 April 2017

Lucy Mecklenburgh has been pictured cosying up to rugby player Thom Evans, following her recent split from tiler boyfriend Nathan Sharpe.

The 25-year-old was seen dancing and chatting with the ex sportsman, 32, before pulling him in for a tight embrace at the PLT SHAPE launch in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

However, sources revealed the Glasgow Warriors star 'didn't seem that keen' on the brunette's flirtations - although they were later spotted an after-party together at the swanky Mondrian Hotel.

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Moving on? Lucy Mecklenburgh has been pictured cosying up to rugby player Thom Evans (above), following her recent split from tiler boyfriend Nathan Sharpe

Getting close: The 25-year-old was seen dancing and chatting with the ex sportsman, 32, before pulling him in for a tight embrace at the PLT SHAPE launch in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Clad in a chic red dress, the fitness fanatic was first seen intently chatting with the rugby hunk from the comfort of a table in the club.

Later that evening, things appeared to hot up between the pair as they were seen tightly hugging on the dance floor - before she wrapped her arms around him and drew him in for another embrace on their way to the after-party.

However, onlookers at the bash claimed the former TOWIE star had been 'all over' Thom, while he did not appear to reciprocate her affections.

Catching up: Clad in a chic red dress, the fitness fanatic was first seen intently chatting with the rugby hunk from the comfort of a table

Intimate: Later that evening, things appeared to hot up between the pair as they were seen tightly hugging on the dance floor

Come here! However, onlookers at the bash claimed the former TOWIE star had been 'all over' Thom, while he did not appear to reciprocate her affections

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A source told The Sun newspaper: 'From the moment Lucy walked in she was all over Thom. He was interested but also flirting with other girls and Lucy was not impressed, often throwing them looks whenever they chatted to him.'

Lucy's former fling, Mark Wright, 30 - who once branded her 'nothing but a kiss and tell girl with no class and dignity' - was also at the star-studded bash.

The insider added: 'She worked the room for a while and briefly talked to Mark, but she wouldn’t leave Thom alone. She flung her arms around him more than once, kept calling him "babe" and got him drinks from the free bar.

She likes what she sees: The insider added of the stunning brunette, clad in red: 'She worked the room for a while and briefly talked to Mark, but she wouldn’t leave Thom alone'

He's got a type! Rugby hunk Thom dated 90210 actress Jessica Lowndes for seven months in 2013

'Thom didn’t seem that keen at first but they headed off to the same after-party so they obviously hit it off.'

MailOnline has contacted representatives for both parties for comment.

Rugby hunk Thom has previously dated other glamorous brunettes in the public eye; he dated 90210 actress Jessica Lowndes for seven months in 2013, and glamour-model-turned-TV-presenter Kelly Brook on and off between 2011-2013.

Sadly, Kelly, now 37, suffered a miscarriage in 2011 having fallen pregnant with Thom's baby.

Tragic: Kelly Brook, now 37, revealed in her 2014 autobiography that she suffered two tragic miscarriages during her relationship with Thom

The star revealed in her 2014 autobiography that she then suffered a secret second miscarriage.

Lucy herself has been unlucky-in-love over the past few years after going through high-profile splits from TOWIE's Mario Falcone and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith.

But the brunette beauty didn't seem to be letting her latest romantic woes get her down too much as she kicked back at the Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills hotel pool in Los Angeles on Thursday.

The reality star, 25, looked incredible as she showcased her toned curves in a monochrome striped bikini while lapping up the Californian sunshine.

Single and ready to mingle: Bikini-clad Lucy kicked back at her hotel pool in Los Angeles on Thursday as news of her split from tiler boyfriend Nathan Sharp, 37, emerged

Perching on a wall, the former TOWIE star's choice of sexy swimwear perfectly accentuated her gym-honed hourglass shape.

The fitness entrepreneur wore her brunette locks in loose waves and sheltered her eyes from the sun with a pair of stylish mirrored shades.

Lucy is enjoying a break in the City of Angels before heading to Coachella music festival in Palm Springs, California, this weekend.

Posting a selfie as she embarked on her road trip, she simply wrote: 'Coachella bound'.

Who needs men? The reality star, 25, is taking her mind off her romantic woes by heading off on a road trip to Coachella music festival in Palm Springs, California

Lucy is no doubt enjoying taking her mind of her latest split in sun-soaked LA.

On Thursday, a source confirmed she had parted ways from her handyman beau after seven months of dating.

Speaking to The Sun, the source said: 'Lucy and Nathan have decided to call time on their romance.

'Their relationship wasn’t working but they still remain good friends.'

Lucy first met tattooed hunk Nathan when he came to tile her bathroom in her Essex home and the two hit it off instantly.

However, she was keen to keep the relationship out of the public eye after her well-publicised break up with Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, 27.

Love at first sight: Lucy first met her handyman beau Nathan Sharp when he went to tile her bathroom at her Essex home (pictured in Essex January 2017)

In a move that undoubtedly came as a shock to Lucy, the gymnast revealed in an interview with OK! magazine in May 2016 that he broke up with the reality TV star because he didn't want her becoming too 'attached' to him after a year together.

The athlete candidly told OK!: 'I could have stayed with Lucy but the longer I left it, the more attached she would feel and the more damage it would have done in the future.

‘It was hard, but if it’s not right, it’s not right and I wanted to make the decision to end it sooner rather than later.'

He also made a rather public dig at Lucy when he recently said his new girlfriend, dancer Florence Edge, is not fame-hungry.

Sizzling: Lucy has posted a series of sizzling bikini snaps to her Instagram page, undoubtedly making the most of her newly single status whilst on her Los Angeles holiday

Louis told The Sun: 'I'm mesmerised when I watch [Florence] dance on stage. I'm attracted to her as she isn't bothered by fame and flashing lights; she's just a down to earth and grounded girl.

'I can't compare her to my exes in that respect. Florence and I got to know each other off stage and that's where I fell for her.'

Lucy was dealt another blow by her former fiancé Mario Falcone, 29, who suggested his family didn't particularly care for the brunette in an interview with OK! magazine earlier this month.

Speaking about his relationship with current girlfriend Becky Miesner, 28, he said: 'I love kids. My whole family love Becky. She's the first girlfriend they've really warmed to, so they're like: "Get married, have babies!"

'I'd have them now. I love children and I think I'm in a relationship that's stable enough and my life now is stable enough to have children.'

Bad break up: Lucy was keen to keep her relationship with Nathan out of the public eye after a messy break up with gymnast Louis Smith, 27, was widely publicised (pictured July 2015)

Love's young dream: The fitness entrepreneur was previously engaged to TOWIE star Mario Falcone, 29, before going through an acrimonious split (pictured September 2012)