Newly-divorced Sia spotted holding hands with reality star 21 years her junior
Sia and Harry Jowsey were spotted holding hands four months after the pop star called it quits from her husband, Dan Bernard.
The Chandelier singer, 49, and the Too Hot To Handle reality TV star, 28, were all smiles while leaving dinner at the Ca Del Sole restaurant in Los Angeles on Saturday.
They didn't shy away from flaunting their affection, as they made their way through the parking lot and onto a sidewalk.
Sia donned a long-sleeve black dress and brown leopard boots for the outing.
She wore her blond locks in two French braids.
For Jowsey's part, he sported an olive green button-up with matching pants and a white T-shirt.
Reps for the duo weren't immediately available to Page Six for comment.
Sia filed for divorce from Bernard after two years of marriage in March, citing irreconcilable differences.
At the time, a petition obtained by Page Six revealed they secretly shared a child named Somersault Wonder born on March 27, 2024.
The Elastic Heart songstress requested full custody of Wonder, while Bernard asked for visitation rights.
Jowsey, meanwhile, is set to star in his forthcoming Let's Marry Harry Netflix series, which will show his journey in finding a wife with the help of his 'best friend Alex Cooper.'
The reality star announced his new endeavour, set for release in 2026, at Thursday night's Netflix Summer Break party at the Santa Monica Pier.
'It's going to be great and I'm actually going to fall in love,' he said.
Over the years, Jowsey has been romantically linked to several women, including his Too Hot to Handle co-star and ex-fiancée, Francesca Farago, whom he dated from 2020 to 2021.
In 2023, the TV personality was rumoured to be dating his Dancing With the Stars partner Rylee Arnold after they were seen holding hands.
However, he was seen packing on the PDA with Love Is Blind star Jessica Vestal in Mexico the following March.
Jowsey was also rumoured to be with British influencer Madeline Argy in June 2024 and actress Lucy Hale in March.
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