Matty Healy and mum Denise Welch party as he's seen with new girl after Taylor Swift split

Matty Healy looked in good spirits as he enjoyed an evening out with his mum on Thursday.

The 1975 frontman, 34, and Loose Women star Denise Welch were all smiles as they were snapped leaving a restaurant together.

Matty, who was recently spotted sharing a hug with a mystery brunette, flashed a peace sign at photographer as mum Denise beamed alongside him.

The mother and son duo had been enjoying a spot of food at J Sheekey, a fish and seafood restaurant in London.

Matty's latest public outing comes as conflicting reports emerge regarding his rumoured romance with pop icon Taylor Swift.

Matty Healy's mum Denise Welch was all smiles as she spent some quality time with her son (GC Images)

It's not known for sure if The 1975 singer is back with music icon Taylor Swift (GC Images)

The showbiz world was stunned back in May, when it was claimed the two singers had reportedly struck up a romance following the American star's shock split from British actor Joe Alwyn.

Speaking to The Sun, a source close to Shake It Off hitmaker said at the time: "She and Matty are madly in love. It’s super-early days, but it feels right.

"They first dated, very briefly, almost ten years ago but timings just didn’t work out. Taylor and Joe actually split up back in February, so there was absolutely no crossover."

But dreams of a lasting love story for the two stars came to an end a month later, when it was reported the pair had called time on their brief union.

Earlier this week, The Sun claimed Matty and Taylor have reunited already and "want to make it work at all costs" - planning to meet up with each other during tour dates. The source added how Matty is "utterly smitten" with Taylor.

However, a source close to Taylor has told MailOnline : "They are absolutely not together and aren't even in contact anymore."

An insider close to Matty echoed the statement when speaking with the Mirror.

Amid all the speculation, Matty - whoses exes include FKA Twigs and Hasley - has been seen sharing a lingering hug with brunette artist Sarah Teare in London.

It's Not Living singer Matty, was pictured in an orange jumper, appeared tired as he carried two coffees to meet his pal with the pair then seen hugging.

Neither Matty or Taylor confirmed or denied the dating rumours in May, but were snapped holding hands in a restaurant by a fan. Taylor is currently travelling the world and performing to her loyal fans on her The Eras Tour.

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