Raya describes itself as ‘a private global community’. An ultra-exclusive dating app has found itself the subject of renewed attention amid rumours that singer Lily Allen and her husband and Stranger Things star David Harbour have split. Allen married Harbour in 2019 after meeting him on Raya, a dating app popular among celebrities and other high-profile figures.
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On Monday (23 December), it was reported by that Allen had popped up on Raya once again just last week. This has led to unconfirmed speculation that the “Smile” singer has separated from Harbour, who plays Hopper in Netflix’s hit sci-fi drama series Stranger Things.
According to MailOnline, her bio said: “Looking for someone to start couples therapy with.”. The Independent has contacted Allen and Harbour’s representatives for comment. What is Raya?. Unlike dating apps such as Bumble or Tinder, membership to Raya isn’t as simple as creating a profile - as it requires interested users to submit an application.
“Once submitted, applications are placed in queue and reviewed continually,” the app’s description in the app store reads. “An applicant’s status can change from ‘waitlisted’ to ‘accepted’ at any time. As for what the app, which is reportedly used by celebrities, is looking for in an applicant, Raya says its multi-faceted application process ensures that every new member “makes our community more diverse and dynamic”.
