Lily Allen has suggested her pop hiatus is about to end as she returned to work for the first time since leaving an upscale trauma centre in the wake of her separation from husband David Harbour.
The British star has not released an album or single in seven years, opting instead to develop a successful stage career in London’s West End and launch a podcast with her close friend, Miquita Oliver.
But recent social media activity suggested she is back in the recording studio as she attempts to move on from the recent collapse of her second marriage to Stranger Things star Harbour.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday evening, Allen, 39, revealed she was currently working on an unspecified project with singer, songwriter and producer Chloe Angelides.
New photos capture the pair hard at work, with both wearing headphones while Allen writes potential lyrics in a large notebook.
A keyboard, guitars and a microphone stand are pictured in front of a soundproofed wall, while an array of wires and leads are strewn across the floor.
Lily Allen has suggested her pop hiatus is about to end as she returned to work for the first time since leaving an upscale trauma centre in the wake of her separation from David Harbour
Recent social media activity suggested she is back in the recording studio as she attempts to move on from the recent collapse of her second marriage to Stranger Things star Harbour
Captioning the post, Allen wrote: ‘Working late…’
In another picture the star is captured alongside actor Daniel Nguyen as he takes a selfie in front of a large bathroom mirror.
The singer turned actress has withdrawn from music over recent years, with fourth studio album No Shame – released in 2018 – her most recent output.
Possible collaborator Angelides began working in the music industry more than a decade ago and has produced records for the likes of Jessie J, Jason Derulo, Selena Gomez and Katy Perry.
Allen called time on her marriage to the Stranger Things sta in December after discovering he was using the celebrity dating app Raya.
It was reported last month that she had checked herself into a trauma centre after telling friends she was close to a nervous breakdown following her break-up from Harbour.
Allen was expected to take part in intensive group counselling sessions and one-on-one therapy during her stay at the US based, £8,000 per week clinic.
The mother-of-two previously detailed the months of agony she has been through while suffering from panic attacks and a lack of focus.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday evening, Allen evealed she was currently working on an unspecified project with singer, songwriter and producer Chloe Angelides
In another picture the star is captured alongside actor Daniel Nguyen as he takes a selfie in front of a large bathroom mirror
Allen explained how she had tried to attend her podcast’s Christmas lunch but was forced to leave after having an attack.
She told podcast listeners: ‘I know I’ve been talking about it for months but I’ve been spiralling and spiralling. It’s got out of control, I’ve tried.
‘I came to the Miss Me? Christmas lunch and had a panic attack and had to go home and I went to see something at the theatre the other night with my friends Carla and Claire and I had to leave at half time.
‘I can’t concentrate on anything except the pain I’m going through. It’s really hard.’
When asked if it was easier now her daughters are older, she said: ‘Yeah, we are a support network for each other and encourage each other to talk about or feelings, but I think the main thing is telling them we’re going to get through it and be fine.’
It was reported last month that the singer checked herself in after telling friends she was close to a nervous breakdown following her break-up from Harbour (pictured together in 2022)
She added: ‘I’m going away next week for a few weeks, listeners. But I do want to reassure people because there will be speculation because of the amount of time I’m going to be taking away that I’m going to drug rehab – I’ve not, I’ve not relapsed.
‘I have seen some horrible blind items on the internet that I was found in a crack den by my husband being surrounded by men. I don’t know who is spreading these vicious rumours but it’s not true.
‘It all comes back to the phones. They aren’t doing us any good. They certainly aren’t doing me any good at the moment. I really don’t like my phone.
‘I’m as guilty of that as anyone else, what I’m very excited about where I’m going over the next few weeks is that I’m not allowed my phone.’
