Rachel Stevens' ex Jeremy Edwards is currently dating Hollyoaks star Elize Du Toit, The Mirror reports today.

Elize, who played Izzy on the soap, recently decided to quit the show to pursue a movie career.

The pair apparently met during a charity run last month, and lovestruck Jeremy has been taking her out on dates ever since.

Edwards split with former S Club star, Rachel Stevens, in January after dating for three years.

"Jeremy was really sad when it didn't work out with him and Rachel," a friend told the newspaper. "He didn't want to jump straight into a new romance. But Elize is a beautiful woman and Jeremy couldn't be happier."