One Direction’s Niall Horan Dating Singer Ellie Goulding But Spotted Partying With Bandmate Harry Styles’s Ex-Girlfriend?

The Irish star is unfortunately off the market now that he is rumored to be dating Explosions singer Ellie Goulding who is seven years his senior.

The two had a massive display of affection at the V Festival held at Hylands Park near Chelmsford, Essex last weekend. During American band Kings of Leon's encore, Horan threw his arm around Goulding and gave her a swift yet noticeable kiss on the lips. The young couple was also seen returning to the backstage area to avoid the masses.

Although a bit disheartened, fans were quick to call the couple "Nellie".

Before Nellie, the 19-year-old 1D star had an on and off relationship with Irish model Zoe Whelan for 18 months. He even took her as a date to his elder brother's wedding last March. The relationship came to an end because of the band's constant need to travel across the globe.

As for Nellie, everything started from a flirty Twitter conversation. In an interview with GQ magazine, Horan admitted to having a crush on the "Lights" singer: "I'll say one thing: Ellie Goulding - wow. She's absolutely amazing looking."

This crush prompted Horan to post this much talked about tweet:

"Just listening to some @elliegoulding! What a talent she is! Beautiful voice!"

Apparently, the tweet didn't go to waste for Goulding responded, "I knew you loved me hahaha."

Even if there's Nellie already, another name has surfaced - Cara Delevingne. In the said festival, the model was seen sharing laughs and cocktails with Horan in the Mahiki Coconut Lounge backstage.

What will his band mate and Delevingne's rumored ex Harry Styles say?

This also makes fans question whether Horan is really enthusiastic with the whole Nellie thing.