'There was chemistry there': James Arthur discusses his 'spark' with Cressida Bonas on set of his new video... as he admits he has nothing but 'respect' for former flame Rita Ora
She stars in his latest music video for his emotional track Naked.
And now James Arthur has revealed that there was 'chemistry' between him and his co-star Cressida Bonas on set as they shot the passionate video.
Speaking to The Sun's Bizarre Life podcast, the 29-year-old hitmaker also admitted that he had no idea of the blonde beauty's connection to the Royal family when she auditioned for the part.
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!['Chemistry': James Arthur has revealed that there was 'chemistry' between him and his co-star Cressida Bonas on set as they shot the passionate video](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/471BB19F00000578-0-image-a-3_1512725146106.jpg)
'Chemistry': James Arthur has revealed that there was 'chemistry' between him and his co-star Cressida Bonas on set as they shot the passionate video
The 28-year-old actress - who is youngest daughter of Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon and entrepreneur Jeffrey Bonas - previously dated Prince Harry before he began seeing and got recently on bended knee to Suits star Megan Markle.
Although James claimed he didn't know the royal connection when she went for the part, he insisted that it was her talent that nabbed her the role in the music video -who's release coincided with the Prince's engagement.
In the video, the 2012 X Factor winner plays a besotted interviewer who falls for actress Cressida as he chats to her on his show.
Speaking about their on set banter, he admitted they had a 'spark' and he did attempt to flirt with her.
![Spark: Speaking to The Sun's Bizarre Life podcast , the 29-year-old hitmaker also admitted that he had no idea of the blonde beauty's connection to the Royal family when she auditioned for the part](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/471BB17D00000578-0-Spark_Speaking_to_The_Sun_s_Bizarre_Life_podcast_the_29_year_old-a-4_1512725181723.jpg)
Spark: Speaking to The Sun's Bizarre Life podcast , the 29-year-old hitmaker also admitted that he had no idea of the blonde beauty's connection to the Royal family when she auditioned for the part
He said: 'There was chemistry there. I have genuine aspirations of being an actor. In order to convey that on screen, you’ve got to have those thoughts and embody that feeling.
'I was trying to have a spark with her and we had a spark. It was good. She was really professional, really talented. I believe she’s got a boyfriend.
Adding: 'She sounded posh. I was having a bit of crack with her. My banter’s like, "Oh you’re a royal are you?"'
James told the publication that he had previously met royals Harry, Will and Kate at charity event about mental health.
![Act: In the video, the 2012 X Factor winner plays a besotted interviewer who falls for actress Cressida as he chats to her on his show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/471BB18500000578-0-image-a-17_1512725261614.jpg)
Act: In the video, the 2012 X Factor winner plays a besotted interviewer who falls for actress Cressida as he chats to her on his show
![Banter: Speaking about their on set banter, he admitted they had a 'spark' and he did attempt to flirt with her. He said: 'There was chemistry there. I have genuine aspirations of being an actor'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/471BB15D00000578-0-image-a-28_1512725565118.jpg)
![Banter: Speaking about their on set banter, he admitted they had a 'spark' and he did attempt to flirt with her. He said: 'There was chemistry there. I have genuine aspirations of being an actor'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/471BB18900000578-0-image-a-29_1512725565127.jpg)
Banter: Speaking about their on set banter, he admitted they had a 'spark' and he did attempt to flirt with her. He said: 'There was chemistry there. I have genuine aspirations of being an actor'
Speaking about their meeting, the Middleborough native revealed that he even talked to Prince Harry in depth about mental health and found him to be a 'lovely guy'.
In September, James confessed he became a 'bit of a s**g' following his fling with Rita Ora, 27.
Speaking to This Morning at the time, his discussed his romance with Rita further - admitting that his 'lack of self-worth' had caused the issues between them.
James confessed he was constantly 'beating himself up' during their time together - and stressed that you need to 'like yourself' before you can love someone else.
![Honest: In September, James confessed he became a 'bit of a s**g' following his fling with Rita Ora, 27. Speaking to This Morning at the time, his discussed his romance with Rita further - admitting that his 'lack of self-worth' had caused the issues between them](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/0405200E000003E8-0-image-m-26_1512725418345.jpg)
Honest: In September, James confessed he became a 'bit of a s**g' following his fling with Rita Ora, 27. Speaking to This Morning at the time, his discussed his romance with Rita further - admitting that his 'lack of self-worth' had caused the issues between them
!['In awe': Now reflecting on his year, James - who is happily back together with on/off love Jessica Grist - explained that he was in 'awe' of Rita as he felt he had met his equal who was 'powerful', 'talented' and 'inspiring'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/040C7CC3000003E8-0-image-m-23_1512725392229.jpg)
!['In awe': Now reflecting on his year, James - who is happily back together with on/off love Jessica Grist - explained that he was in 'awe' of Rita as he felt he had met his equal who was 'powerful', 'talented' and 'inspiring'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/13C35AD100000514-0-image-a-24_1512725396196.jpg)
'In awe': Now reflecting on his year, James - who is happily back together with on/off love Jessica Grist - explained that he was in 'awe' of Rita as he felt he had met his equal who was 'powerful', 'talented' and 'inspiring'
Following the demise of their relationship, he admitted he would embark on trysts with 'hundreds' of women.
Now reflecting on his year, James - who is happily back together with on/off love Jessica Grist - explained that he was in 'awe' of Rita as he felt he had met his equal who was 'powerful', 'talented' and 'inspiring'.
Despite his negative comments in September, he insisted that the pair are still friends and he has nothing but huge 'respect' for her.
!['Respect': Despite his negative comments in September, he insisted that the pair are still friends and he has nothing but huge 'respect' for her](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/08/09/196240CE00000514-0-image-a-27_1512725449775.jpg)
'Respect': Despite his negative comments in September, he insisted that the pair are still friends and he has nothing but huge 'respect' for her
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