Chisme Alert: Is Christina Aguilera Dating A New Guy?

By Michael Lopez

It looks like Christina Aguilera is ready to get right back into the single life. Just last month she announced her separation from hubby Jordan Bratman and since then she’s been focused on her son Max, her movie Burlesque, and her upcoming tour. But what about finding a new Mr. Right? Well this past weekend, she was spotted on her first public “date” since the split.

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Don’t worry, Xtina had plenty of support on her big night out. BFFs Nicole Richie and accompanied Joel Madden Aguilera and her “new guy” to LA’s trendy SoHo House. And though he tried to hide, the paparazzi got a few choice snaps of her mystery man.

Who is he? A set assistant from Burlesque named Matthew Rutler. Sources claimed that the two started out as “just friends” when the movie was being shot and things slowly moved forward from there.

Though of course both camps haven’t “confirmed” anything. In fact, according to Perez Hilton, Matthew’s mom is denying the romantic angle entirely. As she said to reporters,

"He is a wonderful son and a very loyal person, who hates seeing anyone upset. There is no doubt he enjoys Christina's company, as a friend! That is what she wants right now, a friend. Matthew has told me she really finds it hard to find anyone genuine to listen to her. Despite what it may seem like, she is finding this split very tough."

Fair enough. We totally think Xtina should take things slow and not jump into any immediate rebound relationships. But, from the brief tabloid shot we caught of them in the car, Aguilera and Rutler do make a pretty cute couple!

Is it too soon for Xtina to start dating again? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3!

Tags Celebrities, Chisme, Christina Aguilera, Nicole Richie, Perez Hilton