James Norton, 39, is ‘secretly dating’ stunning British model, 25 – a year on from his shock split with ex-fiancée Imogen Poots

James Norton has reportedly moved on and is in a new relationship a year after his breakup with his fiancée and actress Imogen Poots.

In pH๏τos obtained by The Sun, the Happy Valley star, 39, and Prada model Charlotte Rose Smith, 25, were spotted enjoying a relaxed outing in north London on Friday.

According to reports, the pair have been seeing each other for some time and are ‘very happy’ with their blossoming romance.

An insider told the publication: ‘They have been enjoying dates and seem very happy together.

‘It has been a year since his relationship with Imogen ended and he appears to get on so well with Charlotte. They make a lovely couple.’

MailOnline has contacted James and Charlotte’s reps for comment. 

James Norton has reportedly moved on and is in a new relationship a year after his breakup with his fiancée and actress Imogen Poots (pictured in 2022)

James Norton has reportedly moved on and is in a new relationship a year after his breakup with his fiancée and actress Imogen Poots (pictured in 2022)

In pH๏τos obtained by The Sun, the Happy Valley star, 39, and Prada model Charlotte Rose Smith (pictured), 25, were spotted enjoying a relaxed outing in north London on Friday

In pH๏τos obtained by The Sun, the Happy Valley star, 39, and Prada model Charlotte Rose Smith (pictured), 25, were spotted enjoying a relaxed outing in north London on Friday

According to reports, the pair have been seeing each other for some time and are 'very happy' with their blossoming romance

According to reports, the pair have been seeing each other for some time and are ‘very happy’ with their blossoming romance 

Charlotte, who has modelled for brands like Bulgari and Coach, is also a talented artist. 

Her work, including bold pieces like a Marlboro cigarette packet print, sells for upwards of £900. 

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This is James’s first public romance since ending his six-year relationship with Imogen.

The pair met in 2017 while working on War and Peace. They became engaged in 2022 but parted ways last year.   

James – who is best known for playing killer Tommy Lee Royce in three seasons of Happy Valley – and Imogen went their separate ways before Christmas, with their split being announced in February.

Earlier this month, the actor opened up about how his gruelling West End stint in the play A Little Life, an adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel about Sєxual abuse, impacted his romance with Imogen.  

James said he gave his life over to the role completely, adding: ‘If the work starts to compromise one’s relationships, it can become unhealthy. Suddenly you realise you haven’t left any space for other people and so I was p***ed off with that.’

Speaking to The Sunday Times, James also admitted their recent break-up was not his decision. 

Charlotte, who has modelled for brands like Bulgari and Coach, is also a talented artist. Her work, including bold pieces like a Marlboro cigarette packet print, sells for upwards of £900

Charlotte, who has modelled for brands like Bulgari and Coach, is also a talented artist. Her work, including bold pieces like a Marlboro cigarette packet print, sells for upwards of £900

A source said the pair have been on a number of dates, that they are happy and appear to get on very well

A source said the pair have been on a number of dates, that they are happy and appear to get on very well

The actor made a candid confession to The Sunday Times about how a gruelling stage role he undertook affected his relationship with his ex-fiancée Imogen Poots (Pictured at his play A Little Life in March 2023)

The actor made a candid confession to The Sunday Times about how a gruelling stage role he undertook affected his relationship with his ex-fiancée Imogen Poots (Pictured at his play A Little Life in March 2023)

The gruelling West End play was A Little Life (pictured), an adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel about Sєxual abuse, impacted his romance with Imogen

The gruelling West End play was A Little Life (pictured), an adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel about Sєxual abuse, impacted his romance with Imogen

‘Some of the choices recently weren’t mine, yet I don’t feel begrudging,’ he said. 

‘I just mean that you have a certain amount of control over your life and choices you make, and at other times you don’t.’

It emerged that James’s ex Imogen tried to keep their heartbreaking split a secret.

Despite splitting late last year, the pair decided to keep their break-up on the down low, with a source close to the pair telling MailOnline: ‘Imogen, for whatever reason, didn’t want people to know.’ 

The ‘free-spirited’ actress previously spoke about how she ‘wasn’t ready to slow down’ as she wanted to travel the world.

However, James has been open about his hopes of wanting a family and admitted three years ago that his ‘broody barometer is kicking off’. 

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