And just when we thought Demi Lovato was on her way up…

It has just been revealed that the Disney star has been secretly dating actor, Ryan Phillippe for months!

The divorced father of three is 36 years old, that is double Lovato’s age of 18.

They add that Lovato didn’t know for sure if Phillippe was going to be a dad again until it actually happened. “It kind of threw her for a loop.”

Sources reveal that Phillippe and Lovato began seeing each other casually, but it soon got serious, but recently things have cooled down since the birth of his daughter.

“It was really hot and heavy for a while,” says the source.

Apparently, the new baby wasn’t the only reason for things slowing down between the pair, Lovato’s new single ‘Skyscraper’ has been the focus of her attention recently.

In opposition, a source close Phillippe denies any relationship with Lovato has taken place and says Ryan is currently “totally single.”

Only time will tell if these two lovers will make it public, or even last.