James Arthur is dating glamour model Lacey Banghard, according to The Sun newspaper.

They met through a mutual friend and the brunette model, who appeared in this year’s Celebrity Big Brother, has been telling friends they have gone out together.

25-year old James had previously admitted he enjoys the attention he receives from girls as a result of his new found fame.

The Impossible singer said: ''I'm told by my management that I need quality control. I know that I get attention from women who I would be punching above my weight with before. But if I bag a supermodel on the strength of my voice I'm not going to complain. I'm under no illusion that I'm some kind of heart-throb but it's nice to get female attention.''

James Arthur is dating glamour model Lacey Banghard

Rumours have suggested the pair met through Rylan Clark, who also took part in this year’s Celebrity Big Brother and a contestant on last year’s X Factor alongside James.

James is still in touch with Rylan, tweeting this week: ''Me and @rylanclark recording buzzcocks together later on! Can't wait to see my big brothers little brother from another mother!! #LOVE [sic]''