The biggest trend for autumn-winter 2017? Getting back together with your A-list ex. First came Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s much-analysed reconciliation in an LA coffee joint; then came sightings of Alexa Chung and Alex Turner (or, as we prefer to think of them, the former First Couple of Late-Noughties Indie) at a London firework display. Now, model Bella Hadid and singer The Weeknd (who’s fresh from a break-up with Selena) appear to be the latest exes picking up where they left off.
Earlier this week, The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye) was photographed leaving Bella’s New York apartment, having spent ‘several hours there’ according to the photo agency responsible. The couple previously dated for a year and a half, but called it quits last November due to their conflicting schedules.
A source told E! News that the couple are ‘hanging out’ again after Abel’s split from Selena, but certainly aren’t rushing back into a relationship. ‘Bella and Abel have been in contact since Abel and Selena split, but they are not back together,’ they said. ‘Abel reached out to Bella asking to hang out and catch up, and she decided to see him and see where things go. She knows that if they don’t date again, they can at least be good friends.’
‘They enjoy each other’s company and have a lot of fun together,’ the source added.
Another insider revealed to E! that Bella is keen to take things slowly, having been deeply affected by her break-up last year. ‘She still loves him but has her guard up. She never really got over him. She is not looking to be exclusive with him now, just to be his friend,’ the source explained. ‘His schedule won’t allow him to stay focused on her – she knows this from past experience.
‘She is stronger this time around. She would give Abel another try, many be down the road, but is taking small steps before she jumps back into a relationship,’ they added.
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Flashback to 2014 when Bella was just starting out her modelling career and attended a Teen Vogue party in this leopard print number.
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For the 2016 Met Gala Bella stunned in a dramatic strapless Givenchy black dress and thigh high boots.
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For the 2016 Grammy red carpet Bella wore a plunging black gown from couture French fashion house Alexandre Vauthier.
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Bella in her usual all-black-everything uniform while off-duty from her modelling gigs at Milan Fashion Week.
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Never one to shy away from an unusual red carpet ensemble, for the 2016 ELLE Style Awards Bella wore a leotard, fringed cape and thigh high boots from Julien Macdonald.
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Bella sparkles in her favourite Givenchy at a party in Cannes, 2016. Who says you needed a floor-length gown to wow on the red carpet?
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The Met Gala - aka the fashion equivalent of the Oscars - always demands bold fashion choices and for the 2015 ball Bella didn't disappoint.
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Bella picks up her 'model of the year' gong at the GQ Men Of The Year awards.
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Bella Hadid masters off-duty dressing once again in a vintage style Tommy Hilfiger sweatshirt and leather leggings.
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For the opening night at Cannes (and the premiere of Woody Allen's Cafe Society) Hadid looked every bit the Hollywood starlet in a glittering Roberto Cavalli gown.
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