Less than two weeks after Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood announced to the media that he had broken up with Ana Araujo (whom he had dated from January 2010 to September 2011), a British tabloid has now romantically linked Wood to stylist Nicola Sargent, who works for famed jeweler Stephen Webster.
Wood and Miss Sargent have made a number of discreet public appearances together, including a visit to the prestigious Champions Day horse-racing meeting at Royal Ascot - where Wood gently put his arm across his date's shoulder. She has also been with him on evenings out with friends of the star’s including Kelly Jones – from rock band Stereophonics – and controversial football agent Kia Joorabchian …
The blonde, who has also modelled in the past, is believed to have graduated with a 2:1 degree in Business Studies and Industrial Studies from the University of Ulster last year.
Her graduation ceremony took place last December. She then moved to London from her native Belfast earlier in June and has been living in the Shoreditch area of the city.
Wood has been living in a studio flat in the same area since the beginning of this year ...
Last night, a spokesman for Wood declined to comment. A man, who declined to be named, at Miss Sargent’s family home in Belfast also declined to comment.
Nicola has a twin sister and once described her perfect date as a cross between rocker Jon Bon Jovi and veteran funnyman Billy Connolly.
A source said: "She can't believe how her life has changed. She only moved from Northern Ireland a few months ago and is hanging out with celebrities and going to the best places in town. She really enjoys Ronnie's company. But she wants to keep things under wraps."
Nicola arrived in London in June. Her Facebook page says she went to Belfast High School and is a fan of American football.
Wood and his second wife, Jo Wood, separated in 2008. Jo filed for divorce in 2009, and the divorce settlement was finalized in 2011.
Ronnie Wood and Nicola Sargent