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The Circle winner Natalya Platanova has claimed James Arthur slid into her DMs to ask if she was 'still single' - after the hunk recently rekindled his romance with Jessica Grist.
Natalya - who appeared on the Channel 4 show in 2021 - took to social media to share a screenshot of purported messages the former X Factor winner had sent her on Instagram.
In the screenshot James, 33, can be seen messaging that he 'wishes we could go on a date' before writing: 'Hey, still taken?'.
Trouble: James Arthur has reportedly slid into Natalya Platanova's DM's after he recently rekindled his romance with Jessica Grist (pictured)
Army corporal Natalya, who has a boyfriend - cheekily replied: 'Yup, can we feature as the next cute couple in a music vid?'
The screenshot also shows that James has been allegedly pursuing Natalya for almost a year, and branded her 'combat Barbie' in another message.
A source told The Sun said: 'Natalya was flattered by James' interest in her but hasn't tried to pursue a relationship, as she is already in one and focused on training and mental health campaigning, which she is passionate about.'
Uh-oh: The singer, 33, could be seen sending flirty messages to Natalya despite getting back together with his on/off dancer girlfriend
Cheeky: The Circle winner Natalya - who appeared on the Channel 4 show in 2021 - shared a screenshot which showed several messages the former X Factor winner had sent her on Instagram
James also showed his generosity by donating £520 to a sponsored walk
