Singer Paloma Faith has finally stepped out publicly with the man she has secretly been dating for nearly a year — revealing a romance that friends say has left her “head over heels.”
The chart-topping star confirmed her relationship with music industry figure Stevie Thomas, the director of a music venue in Birmingham, when the pair appeared together at a glamorous afterparty following the BRIT Awards.
The couple made their first public appearance at Sony Music’s exclusive bash at Nobu Portman Square in London, shortly after Paloma had presented the Dance Act award to Charli XCX during the ceremony.
According to insiders, the singer and her new partner have quietly been seeing each other for months before deciding to step into the spotlight together.
A source said Paloma and Stevie are completely smitten with one another and that the relationship already feels very different from anything she has experienced before. The insider explained that she has been telling friends it feels like the healthiest relationship she has ever had.
The source added that Stevie, who stands at an impressive 6ft6, is someone Paloma loves being around. They described him as sexy and exciting but also emotionally aware and an excellent communicator, saying the pair are very affectionate when they’re together and seem deeply connected.
“They are very tactile when they are around each other and it feels very special,” the source said. “It’s like they are kindred spirits and they’re in it for the long term.”
Stevie may look familiar to some viewers, as he previously appeared on the Channel 4 reality show Shipwrecked back in 2007.
In recent months, Paloma has gradually introduced him to friends and even posed for photos with him during a party at London Fashion Week, fuelling speculation that a new romance was blossoming.
The singer split from the father of her two children, artist Leyman Lahcine, in 2023 after the pair spent a decade together.
She later channelled the emotional fallout from that breakup into her 2024 album The Glorification of Sadness, a record that explored heartbreak, healing and personal growth.
But now, Paloma appears to be entering a happier chapter in her life.
Earlier this month, she subtly hinted at her new romance during an appearance on the Newlyweds podcast. Reflecting on her outlook after her previous relationship ended, she admitted that love had arrived when she least expected it.
She said she had reached a point where she thought she might end up on her own, adding that when you accept that possibility, you often meet someone — and that can be really nice.
When asked directly whether she had fallen in love again, Paloma confirmed that she had.
She also reflected on how relationships require constant effort, explaining that love can grow stale if couples stop investing in each other and stop asking questions. She added that she strongly believes in therapy and the role it can play in keeping relationships healthy.
And judging by the affectionate scenes between the pair in the early hours after the BRITs celebrations, friends say Paloma and Stevie look every bit the perfect match.
