James Blunt dating Pussycat Doll?

James Blunt is dating Pussycat Dolls band-member Jessica Sutta, according to the News of the World today.

The singer, who topped the singles charts with You're Beautiful, became friendly with the star during a tour of Berlin, where Jessica was promoting her group's single Don't Cha.

"It's early days, they've only just met, but James thinks Jessica is wonderful," a source at the tour told the newspaper.

"They hit it off immediately but the logistics are difficult as he's based in Britain and she's in the States most of the time. But while Jessica was over here promoting her single, they saw a lot of one another.

"And even though she's returned home, they hope to continue their relationship. But they know it will be hard. James is really smitten with Jessica. He's hoping it's the real thing and he has barely stopped talking about her since they met."

Blunt recently split from long-term girlfriend Camilla Bowler, blaming work pressures for driving them apart.