Justin Hawkins confirmed his new relationship with a mystery lady as they were seen walking hand in hand in London on Thursday.
Just over a year after the 48-year-old singer revealed he is a happily married father of one, living in rural Switzerland with his wife Sarah and young daughter.
However, a spokesperson confirmed to Web that Justin and Sarah divorced some time ago.
The I Believe In A Thing Called Love hitmaker wore a checked shirt, jeans and packed his essentials in a Celine backpack.
He kept a low profile, wearing a black cap and sunglasses and letting his shoulder-length locks flow freely.
He believes in something called love (again): The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins confirmed his new relationship as he walked hand-in-hand with a mystery lady in London on Thursday – it turns out he had quietly broken up with her “some time ago.” divorce his wife Sarah.
Married: It comes just over a year after the 48-year-old singer revealed he was a “happily married” father of one and living in rural Switzerland with his wife Sarah (pictured together in 2010).
Meanwhile, his companion cut a chic figure in an oversized white blouse and black trousers as she puffed on a cigarette.
The couple appeared completely comfortable in each other’s company as they chatted before stopping at a cafe.
Web has contacted Justin’s representatives for comment.
He told Web in June 2022 that he was a happy vegan, married with one child and living a quiet life in rural Switzerland – as he discussed swapping his drug-fueled rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle for a quiet life .
Justin and Sarah, a daughter, nine, whose name has not been publicly released.
Speaking to Web about his wife and his life in Switzerland, he said: “They are the reason I live there.” [because that’s where his family live].
“I live in a fairly rural area, so the only time I have contact with anyone who speaks English is when I see my daughter.”
“So these times are really important to me.” “I always mark her birthday off the calendar.”
Times are changing: However, Justin appeared to have moved on as he was spotted with the gorgeous brunette as they enjoyed a sunny stroll
Relaxed: The I Believe In A Thing Called Love hitmaker donned a checked shirt and jeans and stored his essentials in a Celine backpack
It’s simple: He kept a low profile, wearing a black cap and sunglasses and letting his shoulder-length curls flow freely
Stylish: His companion, meanwhile, cut a chic figure in an oversized white blouse and black trousers as she puffed on a cigarette
He also told Metro in 2019, “I have a wife and a child.” [In Switzerland] and it is important to spend time in the same country as your family.”
Justin said he was pleased when he was eliminated from The Masked Singer – in which he starred as The Chameleon – in 2020, just two weeks into the series, because otherwise he would have missed his daughter’s birthday he would have had to stay in Britain to film.
He said, “She thinks I’m cool for now.” I think I still have about a year before this wears off.
“I’m looking forward to the hormones taking effect. I really enjoy the times when she’s rebellious.”
Holding hands: The couple appeared completely comfortable in each other’s company as they chatted before stopping at a cafe
Story: He told Web in June 2022 that he was a happy vegan, married with one child and living a quiet life in rural Switzerland – as he talked about swapping his drug-addicted rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle for a quiet life
Family: Speaking to Web about his wife and his quiet life in Switzerland, he said: “They are the reason I live there.” [because that’s where his family live]
“It is difficult for fathers, especially absent fathers, [because he is often on tour]. I don’t think I’ll get the full force of the rebellion that there is. If anything, I encouraged it.’
Justin was also previously engaged to Sue Whitehouse, the Darkness’ former manager.
The two split in 2003 after Hawkins claimed his drug use led him to sleep with numerous other women.
Justin famously spent £150,000 of his estimated £6million fortune on cocaine and lived a life of excess, which led to him leaving his band in 2006 and recovering – before reforming last year.
The Darkness called it quits in 2006 after their rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle took a toll. However, in 2015, they decided to take another shot at fame and released a fourth album.
Old School: Later he rolled a cigarette while they made the most of the sunny weather
Sweet: The pair were a real couple as they strolled around town
Covered: Justin showed off his impressive tattoo collection on his arms and hands
Habits: He could be seen rolling a cigarette while walking
Chin Wagging: The duo chatted animatedly while strolling down the street
At the time, he told the Chron: “I had to make a lot of difficult decisions when I left the band, but leaving my brother was the hardest.”
“After a while, however, any awkwardness between us disappeared. We started writing songs together and that laid the foundation for this return…
“There are bands that have a little bit of success before a slow decline sets in. Then there are the roller coaster riders, whose mood constantly oscillates between celebration and despair. “I prefer the roller coaster.”
In 2011 the band got back together and toured the world.
In January 2020, The Darkness released a new video for In Another Life, which featured model Abbey Clancy.
Justin most recently performed at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert and joined Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder after this year’s competition aired for a BBC special in which he sang I Believe In A Thing Called Love.
Star: The Darkness called it quits in 2006 after their rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle took a toll. However, in 2015, they decided to give fame another try and released a fourth album (Image: Justin in 2017).