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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau set to spend more time with each other after dinner date: ‘On the cards for a while'

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau set to spend more time with each other after dinner date: ‘On the cards for a while'

News.com.au6 days ago
Justin Trudeau is looking forward to spending more time with Katy Perry after 'really clicking' during a Montreal dinner date, two sources close to the former Canadian Prime Minister have told The U.S. Sun.
Fireworks singer Perry, who recently split from fiance Orlando Bloom, took time out from her tour in Canada to grab dinner with divorced Trudeau on Monday night.
The pair were snapped deep in conversation at swish eaterie Le Violon.
And The U.S. Sun has been told by two of Trudeau's close associates that he wants to see the singer, who has been described as a 'breath of fresh air,' again.
Trudeau separated from Sophie, his wife of 18 years, in 2023 and, according to our insiders, loved talking about a variety of topics with the 40 year-old star.
The U.S. Sun understands the pair have been in contact for weeks after meeting at an event, and both share a common interest in trying to make the world a better place.
Trudeau had hoped a quiet night in Montreal would have helped make the night more private.
But with pics of the pair appearing on TMZ, their secret is out.
'Justin always enjoys nice company, and Katy is the kind of woman that really caught his attention,' the first source who worked with Trudeau while he was in office, told The U.S. Sun.
'Justin has been single for a while and has enjoyed getting to know her. He likes her personality, and they are two people who really enjoy chatting about different topics, and they click very well so far, as they are going to see each other again very soon.'
Trudeau reportedly picked up the tab, which included lobster and cocktails, before showing their gratitude to the kitchen staff.
The source says that although any hopes of keeping the dinner date under wraps were dashed, the 53-year-old politician doesn't regret anything.
There are plans in the works for the pair to connect again in the United States, where he will be spending large amounts of time in the coming months.
'Whatever happens, happens. He is a single man, so is on the market and ready to start something new with a woman after a few rough moments after splitting from his wife,' continued the well-placed source.
'He is feeling that talking to her and getting to know her is very refreshing, like a breath of fresh air in his life. He was happy to connect with her so well, and that she appreciates him being a normal, respectful person who was very understanding of her recent separation with Orlando Bloom.
'He isn't the kind of guy that would rush things, and she seems to enjoy that a lot. It's a gentlemanly way to behave.'
The second source, who also worked closely with Trudeau while he was the Canadian PM, claimed the pair had been waiting to meet up 'for a while' and that Perry agreed 'very quickly.'
'Justin isn't shy about his romantic life, and he took her on a date, and he was very, very excited to do so and kept talking about it in the last few days,' added the friend.
'He feels like a young adult again, he is very excited about the process so far, and he really enjoys to get to know her and to talk about many, many topics with her. Justin isn't a guy who is easy to 'catch' and he has been having a lot of women trying to date him since he separated from his wife.'
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