Mariah and her billionaire boyf have been dating for MONTHS

Following her split from husband Nick Cannon, it has now emerged that Mariah Carey has been quietly dating the fourth richest man in Australia, James Packer.

And according to one source who has been talking to Page Six, the billionaire has been courting his new girlfriend for months.

It was only reported a few days ago that the pair might actually be in a serious relationship, but lo and behold it appears their courtship is far from brand new.

Mr Packer is said to have made regular visits to the singer over the past number of months; he even went to see her on opening night when she began her Las Vegas residency, Mariah #1 To Infinity.

The source told Page Six that Mariah’s billionaire boyfriend parted with thousands of dollars to fill her hotel suite in Paris with flowers a few weeks ago. This hotel suite was in the Peninsula Hotel where the singer was shooting an editorial for Harper’s Bazaar.

The loved-up duo are currently on holidays together at the Cannes Lions festival where they have been spotted going to events together and enjoying the sun on his yacht (as you do).

According to TMZ, the couple are already discussing the possibility of tying the knot, which would be the third time for both of them.

It is reported that Mariah’s four-year-old twins, Monroe and Moroccan, are joining them on James’ €45m super yacht.