Lewis Capaldi opens up about 'lovely' new girlfriend Ellie MacDowall for first time

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Lewis Capaldi opened up about his new relationship with girlfriend Ellie MacDowall for the first time as he confessed he is a 'happy chappy'.The singer, 26, has kept his blossoming romance out of the spotlight after the couple were spotted cosying up at the Brit Awards afterparty together back in February.And now the Scottish hitmaker - who recently released a candid Netflix documentary How I'm Feeling Now exploring fame and mental health - gave a rare insight into his new relationship as he spoke to Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills.The Pointless singer revealed how smitten he is in his relationship with Edinburgh-born actress Ellie, 23, as he spoke of how she is a "lovely lady".The 26-year-old chart-topper said: “I have a girlfriend and that’s going really well, I am happy chappy, she’s a lovely lady I feel good about everything.”The Someone You Loved singer was first spotted with his new girlfriend back in November, as the pair were pictured on a night out and then a romantic dinner in the early hours of the morning.

They were then pictured at the BRITs afterparty in February.During the radio interview, Lewis revealed that his latest single Wish You the Best, which comes out today ahead of his second album release, is a break-up song.

The star had previously dated Scots Love Island winner Paige Turley.He says: “It’s about someone moving on and that feeling where you know it’s the best thing for that person.“But all you say is ‘good luck I’m really happy for you’ but actually you are dying inside and want to tell them all the things you miss about them and why they should stay with you - so just a really happy song for the summer!”It comes after the release of the star's highly-anticipated Netflix documentary which left fans in