'American Idol'castoff Paul McDonald confirms he's'officially dating''Twilight'actress Nikki Ree

"American Idol"castoffPaul McDonaldhas finally put rumors to rest on his budding romance with"Twilight"actressNikki Reed.

Following reports that the two were having virtual dates viaSkype, the 26-year-old crooner confirmed that he and the brunette beauty were an"official"item.

"{Nikki's} supercool,"he toldUs Weekly."She's been real supportive of this whole thing. She's actually pumped up now because she likes my original material way better than all the stuff I do on the show."

McDonald first met Reed last month at the premiere of"Red Riding Hood,"where the"Idol"contestants were videotaped experiencing one of their biggest red carpet events to date.

"Idol"aired the segment March 10, showing Reed telling McDonald he's"amazing."

"I'm blushing. I should go,"she said to the rising singer, before giving him a hug and walking away.

McDonald was then overheard asking,"Is she a famous actress or something?"

He later admitted that he instantly fell for the 22-year-old actress, but confessed that he won't be watching her vampire movies anytime soon.

"I told her I'm not watching any of {her movies} for a long time,"McDonald said."She said, 'I don't want you watching' and I was like 'I don't want to!'"

But now that the couple is"officially dating,"distance will prove to be their biggest obstacle.

McDonald said the two"don't get to see each other too much because {they're} both working so hard."

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