Colin Farrell is reportedly dating former British TV-talent show contestant Nicola Ward.

Nicola, who walked out of Popstars: The Rivals - and a place in Girls Aloud - in 2002, told the Mirror recently: “I’ve been out with Colin a couple of times, but it’s early days so I don’t want to say too much.”

“We met randomly in Kilburn when he was filming [with Woody Allen] and he took my number. I didn’t think in a million years he’d get in touch, so I was really surprised when he called.”

“I enjoy his company and, yes, he’s a real gent.”