Has Matt Smith found a new companion? Former Doctor Who star ‘dating Downton Abbey’s Lily James’

Matt Smith and Lily James are reportedly dating.

The former Doctor Who star and Downton Abbey actress were spotted together in London with pals having enjoyed some time together at the 67th Cannes International Film Festival.

A source said: ‘When they noticed they were spotted Matt left abruptly in one direction, and Lily in the other.’

New coupe alert? Matt Smith is reportedly dating Downton Abbey star Lily James

Clearly the two aren’t keen on having their relationship in the public eye just yet after they have both been in high-profile romances.

The pair were first spotted together while attending the Vanity Fair and Armani Party in Cannes.

Matt previously dated model Daisy Lowe until 2011 and was thought to have been single ever since as he focused on his acting career which has seen him star in American Psycho: The Musical and Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut Lost River.

The couple were spotted in London together last week, but quickly left in opposite directions when seen together

High-profile romances: Matt dated Daisy Lowe while Lily had been out with actor Jack Fox

He is also currently filming for the latest Terminator movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Divergent's Jai Courtney and Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.

Lily, who plays Lady Rose Crawley in the ITV period drama series, had been in a relationship with actor Jack Fox.

She’s now awaiting the release of the live-action Cinderella adaption from Kenneth Branagh which sees the British star take the lead role.