Nick Knowles, 56, pictured taking new girlfriend Emily Hallinan, 26, for lunch four months ago as they tried to keep relationship secret

NICK Knowles was pictured taking new girlfriend Emily Hallinan for lunch four months ago as they tried to keep their relationship secret.

The telly star, 56, and PR girl Emily, 26, were seen enjoying a meal together in London’s posh Kensington.

Nick and Emily went public with their romance last week after they were seen out together at a performance of West End production Everybody’s Talking About Jamie on Tuesday.

An onlooker said: “They arrived pretty incognito but were definitely on a date inside.

“She was cosying up to him during the show.

“They shared a couple of tender moments during the emotional parts.

“It didn’t appear to be a serious relationship but it’s clear that they were into each other.”

The couple appear to have met on Twitter last year when Emily exchanged messages with Nick over a work project, describing it as a “fantastic opportunity”.

He replied telling her that she could “DM him” to get in touch — and clearly she did.

A source close to the TV host said: “Nick stays pretty quiet about his love life these days but is enjoying playing the field and meeting new people. He thinks Emily is great and is keen to see where things go.”

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