"Glee" star Lea Michele was spotted with rumored boyfriend Michael Paetz for the first time ever.
On Thursday, photos of Michele and Paetz hiking and strolling around the Los Angeles Park circulated online.
Prior to their recent outing, Michele's fans grew concerned after speculations heightened that Paetz was a former gigolo, according to TMZ.
The same publication also noted previously that Paetz has always been open to Michele about seeing women at the same time and "acting" like a gigolo, in order for him to coach them better.
In an interview with Perez Hilton, an insider revealed, "It's still very new, but they are enjoying each other's company. Lea's not stupid, so she's not jumping into anything. So far, it's an honest and happy relationship. Whatever his past may be, their current relationship is based on honesty."
The source added, "They are both supportive of each other and what each other has been through in the past. They make a good team. Lea's friends say he's a great guy and dotes on her' Lea's found some happiness again."
Another source told Hollywood Life, "Lea feels like she can be her silly self with him, and that he brings out in her. He's also a huge animal lover like Lea and shares Lea's fondness of Barbara Streisand movies like Funny Girl and The Way We Were. Matt is this good looking, muscular guy, but deep down is a softie with the biggest heart! Overall, he's a super nice guy and Lea is so deserving of being happy after all she's been through."
Michele, who plays the role of Rachel Berry on "Glee" claimed that she does not believe the rumors and insisted that Paetz was merely a dating coach, HNGN reported.
Meanwhile, Michele has obviously moved on from the death of her former "Glee" co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith.