(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kelly Osbournes friendship with a photographer has reportedly blossomed into romance.

The 26-year-old television star has known photographer-and-visual-artist Anton Lombardi for several years. However, their platonic relationship appears to have become more serious after the pair were spotted holding hands in New York in the past few days. They were also seen together at the Met Ball after-party at nightspot Kenmare and those close to Kelly approve of her new man.

"Kelly and Anton have known each other for a long time, but their relationship became more serious a week ago. Things happened naturally. They became close in New York but have now headed to LA together, a source told New York Post. "Kelly's friends are really happy for them - he's a really good, very talented guy."

Kelly is believed to be smitten with the 25-year-old artist and sources have insisted he has no aspirations to be a rocker like her father Ozzy Osbourne.

Kelly hasnt had an easy time with her love life. She split up with her fianc Luke Worrall in July of last year after it was alleged he cheated on her. The outspoken star has since moved in with her best friend Nate and recently revealed she has fully recovered from her heartbreak.

My friend Nate didnt move in because Im lonely or to look after me, but because hes my best friend and weve been talking about living together for ten years, she explained. Im too busy with work and friends to be lonely. People should stop making out Im some sad arse sitting around feeling sorry for myself Ive moved on.

Kelly is yet to comment on the romance rumours. (C) Cover Media