Hailey Baldwin returns Justin Bieber's love

Hailey Baldwin has reciprocated Justin Bieber's feelings, admitting she "loves" the singer.

The 19-year-old model was first linked to Justin last year (15) and the pair have remained silent on the allegations since, bar a few cuddly Instagram pictures. However, on Wednesday (10Feb16), Justin said in a new interview that he "really love(s)" Hailey, and now she has revealed she feels the same way.

"He's really funny. We have a good time together," Hailey told Entertainment Tonight. "He's just really sweet. He's a good kid, he has a good heart and I love him."

Justin wasn't on Hailey's arm as she attended the annual amfAR Gala in New York on Wednesday night as he was busy at the 2016 Saint Laurent at The Palladium event, but is sure to have seen pictures of his lady love looking stunning in a stunning white long-sleeved dress teamed with a fishtail plait.

If Hailey had taken Justin as her date to the event, she can be safe in the knowledge that her parents, Stephen and Kennya Baldwin, approve of the singer, who turns 22 next month (Mar16).

"Both my parents like him a lot," Hailey added.

The couple do their best to spend as much time together despite their busy schedules, and they recently enjoyed a weekend away together in San Francisco.

With Valentine's Day (14Feb16) just around the corner, Hailey admitted she is not sure whether they will get to spend the romantic occasion together. She isn't too worried about what Justin is planning though.

"I just want food!" she laughed when asked about her plans for the big day.

Hailey's comments come after Justin opened up about their relationship during an interview with GQ magazine.

"(She's) someone I really love," he said. "We spend a lot of time together."