RITA Ora first met Brooklyn Beckham when he was just EIGHTEEN at a London celeb haunt where they enjoyed a cosy dinner date with "serious snogging". As revealed by The Sun on Sunday, pop star Rita set her sights on the model when they met at The Electric — a swanky bar and cinema in Notting Hill. 4 The pair met a swanky celeb hotspot where they ended up snogging Sparks flew as they enjoyed each other's company in the company of friends and were spotted holding hands as they canoodled at the table. The pair kept in touch over flirty texts and arranged to meet up for dinner on May 5, 2017. In a bid to keep their affair secret, they made sure they always used separate exits to avoid gossip. Despite their eight-year age gap, the pair continued to meet up without anyone knowing. 4 Rita Ora enjoyed secret dates with Brooklyn Beckham in 2017 Credit: Getty - Contributor Next time was a month later at Glastonbury festival, where Brooklyn's parents David and Victoria were also partying. Later the then 18-year-old was read the riot act by his mum Victoria over their secret fling. The relationship ended soon after, but they're still said to be on friendly terms. So much so that Rita has actually bought a house next door to the Beckhams’ West London mansion. 4 The 19-year-old is now dating a model after moving on from Rita Credit: Getty - Contributor 4 His ex now lives next door to dad David Credit: Getty - Contributor MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ KIM'S NEW KRUSH The men lining up to be Kim K's next partner as Kanye ‘dates Irina Shayk’ JOSS PERFECT Jac Jossa shows off her tiny waist after weight loss in pretty summer dresses 'WE'LL SEE' Louise Redknapp revealed Jamie wanted another baby when she was on Strictly GRANDE AFFAIR Ariana dazzles in white gown as she shares private pics from secret wedding a wright treat! Mark Wright gives fans tour of new £2,400 a night home with Michelle Keegan Exclusive ARG-AIN James ‘Arg’ Argent's set to reunite with 'love of his life' ex Lydia Bright She's also planning to go and see the Spice Girls tour in the summer, although Victoria isn't set to appear on stage. Brooklyn, 19, has moved on with a 21-year-old English model called Hana Cross. They've been gushing about their relationship online and even spent New Year's Eve together at the Beckhams’ lavish party. Meanwhile Rita is dating Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield. Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>The pair enjoyed low key dates in 2017 (Picture: Vantage News) This is the moment that Rita Ora and a then-18-year-old Brooklyn Beckham enjoyed a dinner date in West London before the youngster’s mother Victoria Beckham stepped in and put an end to any blossoming romance. The pair were spotted in May 2017 at the Electric Diner in Notting Hill and it was thought the two got on ‘like a house on fire’ as they dined with Ellie Goulding’s former boyfriend Bobby Rich. Pictures showed Brooklyn grinning at Rita, who kept a black beanie on during the meal. Brooklyn was seen laughing and grinning at Rita (Picture: Vantage News) Brooklyn, who had turned 18 two months prior, was seen guzzling lager. The group left separately, with Rita later seen covering her face as she tried to hide from cameras. Rita left on her own (Picture: Vantage News) The pair are rumoured to have enjoyed several other dates but it has been claimed that it all ended very suddenly when Brooklyn’s concerned mother ‘saw a couple of texts they’d been sending’. ‘She didn’t want her boy being led astray, and didn’t want them partying together,’ the source told The Mirror. ‘David and Victoria were adamant the pair shouldn’t date and made it very clear they didn’t approve.’ Brooklyn has since gone on to date a bevy of stars since including reuniting with old flame Chloe Moretz. The pair later split for good, and he has dated also dated models Lexy Panterra, Alex Lee Aillón and Lexi Woods. He is now romancing Hana Cross who is also a model. Got a showbiz story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. MORE : Zac Efron’s Ted Bundy movie accused of ‘romanticising’ serial killer as trailer drops: ‘It’s everything he ever wanted’<doc-sep>It was recently reported that Brooklyn Beckham, 19, quietly enjoyed a secret flirtation with Rita Ora, 28, back in 2017. And now pictures have resurfaced of the teen's famous dad David Beckham, 43, sharing a friendly hug with the singing beauty at a fashion awards bash in London in May of that year, three weeks after their low-key date took place. In one snap, the retired football ace, who attended the glitzy event with his wife Victoria Beckham, 44, appears to be deep in conversation with the Girls singer as they rub shoulders with a host of well-heeled guests. Chatting: David Beckham was spotted enjoying a friendly hug with Rita Ora at an event back in May 2017 in a resurfaced snapshot, three weeks after his son Brooklyn went on a date with her Wearing a backless black gown, Rita is seen leaning in to hug and then speak with the handsome former England skipper as he flashes a broad smile at her. The resurfacing of the snap comes after it was claimed that Brooklyn was the one who 'pursued' Rita ahead of their reported flirtation. A source has told MailOnline that Brooklyn, who had just turned 18 at the time of the alleged fling, was smitten with Rita, who at the time was 26, but she insisted they should just be friends. Smiles: Wearing a backless black gown, Rita is seen leaning in to speak with the handsome former England skipper as he flashes a broad smile at her Scandal: Brooklyn was the one who 'pursued' Rita Ora, according to a new report as it emerges the two stars had a secret flirtation in 2017 The insider reveals that Brooklyn contacted the singer's friends and family to get introduced - but Rita was 'happy to be just friends and has always been polite.' The insider said: 'Brooklyn was harassing Rita non-stop and even gone to the lengths of reaching out to her family and friends to get hold of her. She is happy to be just friends and has always been polite especially as she’s now a neighbour.' A spokesperson for Brooklyn denied there was any kind of pursuing. The report follows The Sun's revelation this weekend that Victoria Beckham was reportedly concerned after discovering her son had been enjoying a brief fling Rita. Furious: Brooklyn's mother Victoria apparently made it very clear that she didn't approve of the romance, which sparked following a cosy London dinner in May 2017, an insider told the Sun The fashion designer apparently made it very clear that she didn't approve of the romance, which sparked following a cosy London dinner in May 2017. Brooklyn and Rita allegedly shared some steamy smooches before his parents banned him from seeing her again and sent him back to New York. A source said: 'Posh saw a couple of texts they'd been sending. She didn't want her boy being led astray, and didn't want them partying together. 'David and Victoria were adamant the pair shouldn't date and made it very clear they didn't approve.' 'Weird': David was reportedly furious when he was told about their relationship, while Victoria voiced her concerns about the age gap and thought it was 'weird' The pair were spotted holding hands at The Electric in West London before exchanging a series of flirty text messages. A representative for Victoria declined to comment. MailOnline has also contacted representatives for Rita and Brooklyn for comment. Brooklyn and Rita also spent time together just a month later at Glastonbury festival, in close proximity to his mum and dad, who also attended the event. Although they apparently decided not to take their relationship any further, Brooklyn and Rita are still thought to be on good terms. Confident: Rita Ora put on a defiant display at the Formula E Championship dinner in Chile on Saturday, following claims of their secret fling Revealing: The pop songstress, 28, sizzled in a risqué sheer black floral minidress, which showcased her underwear David was reportedly furious when he was told about their relationship, while Victoria voiced her concerns about the age gap and thought it was 'weird'. Brooklyn is currently dating model Hana Cross, who is clearly deemed a much more suitable match for him by his parents as they have been spotted on several outings together. In recent weeks, a besotted Brooklyn has taken to Instagram to share stunning shots of Hana, as fans claimed she is the spitting image of his famous mother Victoria. Hana is an aspiring model and is signed by three different agencies; listing Select Model Management, US agency The Lions and French agency Premium Models on her Instagram page. Brooklyn was last romantically linked to Alex Lee Aillon and singer Abi Manzoni — who runs a legally licensed cannabis company — in August, following his split from YouTube singer Lexy. Racy: Rita left little to the imagination as she flaunted her fabulous figure in the thigh-grazing minidress, which was embossed with a thistle print<doc-sep>
RITA Ora "flirted" with Brooklyn's dad David Beckham just months after her fling with the teen. The Sun on Sunday today revealed the pop star enjoyed a secret tryst with the then 18-year-old in 2017. 6 Rita Ora and David Beckham were deep in conversation while Victorias back was turned at an event in December 2018 But it wasn't long after that when Rita's head was turned by the teenager's dad at a fashion awards do where they set tongues wagging. Photographs showed the pair lost in conversation while Victoria's back was turned during the ceremony. Insiders remarked that David was "quite charmed by Rita", but Posh Spice looked furious. The Beckhams then sat with their backs to each other for the rest of the night at the do just before Christmas last year. 6 Rita has been close friends with David Beckham since 2013 Credit: Rex Features 6 The pair were pictured embracing at Cannes the same year as Rita's fling with Brooklyn Credit: Vantage News 6 She had a fling with his son Brooklyn in 2017 Credit: Getty - Contributor Although a spokesman for David insisted at the time: “David, Victoria and Brooklyn had a fantastic night together at the Awards and party.” Rita was first connected to the Beckhams in 2013, when she dated David's best friend, football agent Dave Gardner from February to May that year. Dave and Rita have remained friends ever since, with Rita attending his 40th birthday party in 2016 where David was also a guest. Despite their break-up, the pair stayed close, with David pictured nuzzling Rita's neck when they partied together in Cannes during the same year as her fling with Brooklyn. 6 Father and son David and Brooklyn Beckham Credit: Getty - Contributor She was the first celebrity visitor to his £3million West London pub in October in 2018, and she even bought a house next door to the Beckhams’ West London mansion. Now it has emerged that Brooklyn had enjoyed a fling with the singer - leaving his mum furious. Despite their eight-year age gap, the pair were spotted on a boozy night out at celeb haunt The Electric. They held hands and kissed before making plans to see each other again soon. Rita was 26 at the time, while Brooklyn had just turned 18. 6 The 19-year-old is now dating Hana Cross Credit: Rex Features The next time they met up was a month later at Glastonbury festival, where Brooklyn's parents David and Victoria were also partying. That was when the teenager was read the riot act by his mum and the relationship fizzled out. They're said to still be on friendly terms now that Brooklyn, now 19, has moved on with a 21-year-old English model called Hana Cross. David Beckham and Rita Ora in huge Adidas ad Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.