1D's Niall, Ellie Goulding "Just Good Friends"

One Direction heartthrob Ellie Goulding are "just good friends" despite rumours that they are dating.

 

According to The Mirror, Niall and Ellie are said to have hooked up during Kings Of Leon's headline set at V Festival on Sunday (August 18), following the Burn singer's split from actor, Jeremy Irvine.

 

The tabloid claims that Horan - who was dressed in a hoodie and dark sunglasses - was seen with his arm around Ellie, before planting a huge smacker on her lips.

 

 

During KOL's final track Sex On Fire, they are thought to have snuck backstage to the Mahiki area, where they stayed until 12.30am.

 

Niall has previously confessed to having a crush on the 26-year old blonde, with The Mirror quoting him as saying: "I wish we did have time for girls and parties but we don’t. [But] I’ll say one thing: Ellie Goulding – wow. She’s absolutely amazing looking.”

 

Following these reports, a spokesperson for Horan has declined to comment, while Ellie's rep has insisted the pair are "just good friends."

 

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