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Where did they all Go(mez)? Selena is left the last one sitting with beau The Weeknd as they nearly clear the table mid-meal at Met Gala

Published: 11:03 EDT, 3 May 2017 | Updated: 11:35 EDT, 3 May 2017

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They made their adoring red carpet debut just moments before.

And while Selena Gomez and The Weeknd certainly seemed lost in one another, they also appeared to lose the rest of the table as they were photographed among a host of empty chairs at Monday night's Met Gala in NYC.

The 23-year-old former Disney starlet swept the famed steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue with her beau shortly before being seated in the gala - where they were left surrounded by empty chairs.

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Hello!? While Selena Gomez and The Weeknd certainly seemed lost in one another, they also appeared to lose the rest of the table as they were photographed among a host of empty chairs at Monday night's Met Gala in NYC

They haven't been shy about their blossoming romance, seen smooching around town since their romance went public in January yet Monday was their most glamorous public display of affection yet, making their red carpet debut in a flurry of steamy kisses - while his ex Bella Hadid was just moments behind them.

At the star-studded New York event, the rapper and singer could barely keep their hands off each other, clearly in their own special world as they both screamed high fashion style in a tuxedo and frothy Coach gown respectively.

The duo looked over the moon to be together, keeping closely linked on the carpet having confirmed their widely-discussed romance earlier this year.

While being watched by the world's press earlier in the night, as they headed into the bash they did not seem to be such a focal point of attention as they instead enjoyed an intense chat with fellow diner Salma Hayek.

All giggles: The 23-year-old former Disney starlet swept the famed steps at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue with her beau shortly before being seated in the gala - where they were left surrounded by empty chairs

The gang: Earlier on in the dinner arrangements, Selena was seen sitting next to James Corden and Katy Perry as she continued to giggle with Salma. The Weeknd had jumped up behind her to chat to a glamorous guest

As the Frida actress seemed to offer an amusing anecdote to the couple, just one other guest was visible in one of the interior shots from the bash although the entire table around them was laden with full plates of dinner.

Earlier on in the dinner arrangements, Selena was seen sitting next to James Corden and Katy Perry as she continued to giggle with Salma. The Weeknd had jumped up behind her to chat to a glamorous guest.

Away from the couple, James and Katy put on a hilarious display as the latter's controversial ensemble stood out boldly against James' classic tuxedo.

The Week who? His ex Bella Hadid was just moments behind them

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Having a laugh: Away from the couple, James and Katy put on a hilarious display as the latter's controversial ensemble stood out boldly against James' classic tuxedo

Earlier in the night, as they swanned along the famed steps together, the duo frequently grew close in a shock display which mirrored his romantic

Selena was simply ethereal in a creme gown by Coach which highlighted her delicate decolletage and elegant collarbone while she paired the look with golden shoes and an edgy chained choker from Tiffany & Co.

The singer - born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye - was sharply dressed in traditional black tie attire.

Overjoyed to be together at the exclusive event, the former Disney starlet wrapped her arms around the Star Boy's neck, prompting him to smile exuberantly before pulling the brunette beauty in for a romantic kiss.

Dazzling: Selena was simply ethereal in a creme gown by Coach which highlighted her delicate decolletage and elegant collarbone while she paired the look with golden shoes and an edgy chained choker from Tiffany & Co

Up close: Overjoyed to be together at the exclusive event, the former Disney starlet wrapped her arms around the Star Boy's neck, prompting him to smile exuberantly before pulling the brunette beauty in for a romantic kiss

Elsewhere Bella appeared in full revenge mode as she sizzled in a sexy one-piece complete with a gaping back and eye-popping body.

Bella and The Weeknd split in November following a widely-publicised romance, with he news confirmed by People. Sources said: 'Their schedules have been too hard to coordinate and he is focusing on finishing and promoting his album. They still have a great deal of love for one another and will remain friends.'

Last month, Selena and The Weeknd went public after they were spotted together at his LA birthday bash which soon set tongues wagging.

Hot couple: Last month, Selena and The Weeknd went public after they were spotted together at his LA birthday bash which soon set tongues wagging

The happy couple: On Snapchat, Vogue shared a candid snapshot of the duo holding hands. The theme of this year's event is ground-breaking Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo

Sources told E!: ‘They were sitting together by a fire pit and never left each other’s side. He was kissing her forehead and holding her hand. They weren’t drinking, just eating pizza and chatting. People were partying hard, but Selena and the Weeknd really stayed low-key and off to the side.

‘They danced a little bit and walked around holding hands. They took selfies and then cuddled up together. They were really focused on each other and look very serious and in love.’

On Snapchat, Vogue shared a candid snapshot of the duo holding hands. The theme of this year's event is ground-breaking Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo.