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Paula and Bratton parted ways in November and cited busy schedules as the culprit, as Paula's 'X Factor' filming and Bratton's responsibilities to his label Cascine left little time for the relationship. Now it looks like Paula, 49, has made time for a new romance with 40-year-old Rhode Island-based businessman John Caprio.
According to Star, a source claims Paula wasted no time at all moving on after her November split -- she started seeing the younger man that same month! "Paula's sister, Wendy, lives near Providence, and Paula and John were introduced by mutual friends in late November and they really hit it off," the insider revealed.
"She likes that he's a normal dude. She met his whole family, and they loved her. They're a big, loud family. But Paula fit right in," the source added.
Do you think Paula is moving on too fast? And what about getting in on the cougar trend by dating a man nine years her junior?
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