Robert Pattinson admitted after the BAFTA Awards, he is dating his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart.

Pattinson has previously been very guarded about his love life but admitted at the BAFTA Awards after-party on Sunday night he and Kristen are an item.

Robert Pattinson, 23, insists they have only avoided going public with their relationship before now because they were worried about being hounded by obsessed fans.

Speaking at the post-BAFTAs dinner held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, he said: “It is extremely difficult but we are together, yes. We can’t arrive at the same time because of the fans, it goes crazy.

“This was supposed to be a public appearance as a couple but it’s impossible. We are here together and it’s a public event but it’s not easy. We have to do all this stuff to avoid attention.”

Robert presented a gong while 19-year-old Kristen picked up the Orange Rising Star award.

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