Hailey Baldwin returns Justin Bieber's love

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin. Photo / Instagram

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

The 19-year-old model was first linked to Bieber in 2015 and the pair have remained silent on the allegations since, bar a few cuddly Instagram pictures. However, on Wednesday, Bieber said in a new interview that he "really love(s)" Baldwin, and now she has revealed she feels the same way.

"He's really funny. We have a good time together," Baldwin told Entertainment Tonight.

"He's just really sweet. He's a good kid, he has a good heart and I love him."

Bieber wasn't on Baldwin'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.

Baldwin also revealed that her parents Stephen and Kennya Baldwin approve of the singer, who turns 22 in March.

"Both my parents like him a lot," she said.

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 just around the corner, Baldwin admitted she is not sure whether they will get to spend the romantic occasion together, and said she wasn't too worried about what Bieber was planning.

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

Baldwin's comments come after Bieber 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."

- WENN