Thom Evans and Jessica Lowndes in first picture

Thom Evans has cuddled up with his new love interest Jessica Lowndes.

Posing on Instagram, the ex-Scotland rugby star can be seen cosying up to the actress and a cute dog alongside the caption: "Look at that little face," while a user commented on the photo: "What a gorgeous couple."

Friends of the two say they are 'loved up' and he's staying at her luxurious apartment in LA while she is helping him launch his acting career. Sources say he wants to be 'the next David Beckham'.

Thom, 27, and Jessica, 24, met at a juice bar in California last month when he asked for her number after he was dumped by Kelly Brook.

Jessica looks lovely at the ‘Dukes Of Melrose" launch

Jessica Lowndes looked so pretty with coral lips and bronze eyes on Feb. 28 at the launch for upcoming Bravo reality show Dukes of Melrose thrown by Harper’s BAZAAR. 

The cast of 90210 say a final farewell...

It's built up a loyal following of fans over its five series and has made stars of the likes of Anna Lynne McCord and Jessica Lowndes since first hitting screens back in 2008. 

But the cast of 90210 came together to bid a final farewell to the CW teen drama.

After filming their exit scenes for the show last week, the stars toasted the end of the fifth season with a chilled-out bash as they reflected upon their memories of the past four years. 

Despite being out of their long-standing jobs, the cast seemed in good spirits as they posed for a final photograph together.

Jessica Stroup and Jessica Lowndes  opted for very similar outfits, teaming simple white sheer blouses with black skinny jeans as they waved goodbye to the show that had made them stars.

Although she was saying farewell to her alter-ego for good, Lowndes looked happier than ever - perhaps revelling in being in the first throws of a new romance after being linked to British model Kelly Brook's ex-boyfriend Thom Evans over the weekend.