He found love with regular Ibiza DJ Chloe McLennan.
And Gareth Gates looked in love when he was first seen with his new girlfriend to celebrate his 30th birthday in Manchester on Monday.
The Pop Idol finalist, 36, opted for a casual ensemble of a lilac t-shirt and jeans and put safety first in a black mask as he left the Menagerie Restaurant & Bar.
Close: Gareth Gates, 36, looked in love when he was first seen with his new girlfriend to celebrate his 30th birthday in Manchester on Monday
Gareth paired his casual look with white Nike high top sneakers with a yellow swoosh while he carried a gray leather bag.
The singer swept her dark brown hair to one side and accessorized with a dark wristwatch.
Meanwhile, Chloe, known as Loéca, looked chic in a cream knit sweater layered over a white pleated tennis skirt for her milestone birthday.
Couple: Gareth paired his casual look with white Nike high top sneakers with a yellow swoosh as he carried a gray leather bag
She showcased her toned, sun-kissed pins in the miniskirt and paired the look with leather boots for the occasion.
The DJ, who started her career at the age of 14, styled her sleek blonde locks in a side parting and accentuated her eyes with a swipe of mascara.
Chloe added a khaki mask and a gold chain necklace to her knitting with matching bracelets.
Patient: The DJ, who started his career at 14, styled his sleek blonde locks in a side parting and accentuated his eyes with a swipe of mascara
The DJ carried his daily essentials in a cream shoulder bag and the couple were seen standing in line outside the restaurant.
Gareth took to his Instagram Story Monday to share a series of four beloved snaps captioned: ‘Happy birthday baby. Have the best day.
In one photo, the couple looked radiant as they posed in front of pink balloons and laughed for the camera.
Glow: The couple looked radiant as they posed in front of pink balloons and laughed on camera
In July, Gareth appeared to confirm his romance with Chloe as he approached the one-year mark of his separation from his fiancee Faye Brooks.
Posting a snap on Instagram, he captioned it: “ I had the best birthday. These beautiful souls are my world.
He did not tag Chloe in the post, but she was present with her relatives.
Sweet: Gareth took to his Instagram story on Monday to share a series of four beloved snaps
Selfie: Gareth and Chloe posted a beloved display in the snaps and Gareth captioned the snaps on his Instagram Story, “ Happy birthday baby. Have the best day, beautiful
A source told The Sun: ‘They both left adoring comments on each other’s Instagram photos starting around April.
“They met in Ibiza earlier this year and have grown closer ever since.
Indeed, the comments materialized online under social media snaps, with Gareth commenting on “Mmmmm” under a sexy snap of Chloe.
In February, Gareth was linked with his panto co-star Hannah Grace Lawson, but it seemed like just a friendship.
Posting a snap on Instagram in July, he captioned it, “ I had the best birthday. These beautiful souls are my world.
The couple starred in Cinderella over Christmas time at the Theater Royal in Nottingham for five weeks, when Hannah played the main character, while Gareth played Prince Charming.
Gareth was married to dancer Suzanne Mole from 2008-2012, with whom he shares his 10-year-old daughter Missy.
He met his ex-Corrie star Faye, 32, when they featured in Legally Blonde: The Musical, and went public with their relationship in August 2013.
A source told The Sun: ‘They both left adoring comments on each other’s Instagram photos starting around April’
In September 2018, it was reported that Faye and Gareth briefly ended their relationship when the singer’s “ very controlling ” behavior led to a series of furious feuds.
But in November, they decided to try the relationship again, with Faye stepping down from I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! spend time with him.
In a move that shocked fans, the singer asked her to marry her while they were on vacation in New York City on New Years Eve.
Long ago: The Pop Idol finalist reportedly found love with the Ibiza regular as he approached the one-year mark of his split from fiancee Faye Brooks (pictured in June 2018)
Discussing previously the reason for their first breakup, Gareth said OK! magazine: “ Our relationship was very strained because I was always away from work and Faye’s schedule got even busier, so we decided we needed a bit of a break. ”
During the proposal, he performed a 17-minute song about their relationship before kneeling to offer Faye a £ 30,000 engagement ring.
But in mid-July of this year, Faye reportedly left their shared apartment. They announced that they had separated for good in August.
The soap opera star confirmed her new love affair with personal trainer Joe Davies in late November as they made their red carpet debut at the White Christmas Music Press Party.
Red carpet debut: The soap star confirmed her new romance with personal trainer Joe Davies in late November (pictured)
