- Orlando Bloom and Erica Packer were spotted embracing on a yacht in Ibiza, Spain
- Their exes Miranda Kerr and James Packer have reportedly grown close in NYC
- Both Orlando and Erica - both 37-years-old - split from their spouses in 2013
- The sighting comes two days after the Lord Of The Rings star swung at Justin Bieber
- Bieber reportedly got very close to Kerr in 2012 following a Victoria's Secret show
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton all witnessed the bust up
By Heidi Parker
Published: 13:36 EST, 31 July 2014 | Updated: 18:15 EST, 31 July 2014
Orlando Bloom is in the wrong career. The actor should be a soap opera writer, because he sure knows how to whip up a lot of drama.
Just two days after trying to punch Justin Bieber - the rumored one-time lover of his estranged wife Miranda Kerr - outside Cipriani in Ibiza, Spain on Tuesday night, the 37-year-old actor cosied up to another person linked to his Australian wife: Erica Packer.
Erica is the 37-year-old ex-wife of billionaire James Packer, 46, who has reportedly been romancing Bloom's 31-year-old Mrs since December.
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The hug that is raising eyebrows: Orlando Bloom, fresh from a Tuesday scuffle with Justin Bieber, was seen being embraced by Erica Packer, the ex-wife of Australian billionaire James Packer, who just happens to be reportedly romancing Bloom's ex Miranda Kerr
A nice embrace: The former model and singer used both hands to get close to the 37-year-old film star
Having a nice holiday: The former model smiled at the Lord Of The Rings star who was shirtless
The twosome appeared to be close as they enjoyed the morning on a luxury yacht, which looked to be the Seahorse, one of James' vessels.
Bloom was wearing no shirt and red swimming trunks. His long, curly hair was not tied back and a pair of sunglasses stayed on his face.
Erica had on nothing but a tight, sheer white tank dress over a string bikini.
With no makeup on and her hair in a loose top knot, she looked to be in a casual mood.
Ready for a swim?: Packer wore a string bikini under her sheer white tank dress, hinting she was ready for a dip; Bloom also had on swimming gear
A group event: Along with the two pals, another woman and man joined them, most likely for lunch; one lady was seen pumping her fists in the air
Just chilling out: It appeared that Orlando and Erica were relaxing on James' yacht Seahorse
Did they frolic on James' yacht?: It seemed Erica took her famous friend on one of her ex-husband's yachts: The Seahorse, pictured
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The Packers and the Blooms in 2012: That's Erica to the far left and Orlando to the far right holding Flynn: Miranda is, fittingly, looking toward James
At one point the two were joined by another male and another female, also in casual attire.
It is believed Packer and Bloom are staying on the same yacht with several other friends as they holiday in the coastal party town where Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Michelle Rodriguez have also been vacationing.
Bloom seemed to be sitting at a table where perhaps a meal was served. Erica used both arms to hug the Pirates Of The Caribbean star.
After that embrace: Bloom and Packer came ashore on a smaller boat; she wore a lace coverup over a bathing suit and he sported a Jean-Michel graphic T-shirt
Let's hope they didn't run into Bieber again: The two were joined by a group of pals, all dressed for a day of sun and sand
Not fussed: The Three Musketeers star looked relaxed as he stepped onto the beach, not at all bothered, apparently, by the Bieber bust up
A tall drink of water: The mother of three looked every inch a model before her island trip; all that she carried with her was an iPhone (in case James called?); on the right is the name of the billionaire's yacht, Seahorse
After their show of affection, the two took a smaller boat to visit the island of Formentera, where they were also spotted on Tuesday.
Dressed in an appealing beige lace coverup over a dark bathing suit and with her long locks down, Erica - who has three children with James (daughter Indigo, aged six, son Jackson, aged four, and daughter Emmanuelle, aged one) - looked pretty for her excursion.
Bloom was no longer shirtless as he added a Jean-Michel black-and-white graphic T to his trunks.
The two must be a comfort to each other since they have a lot in common - their former loved ones have reportedly been as spending time together in New York City lately.
Another female in his company: Also with the Troy star was a pretty brunette dressed in a fetching coral pink lace summer coverup and mirrored sunglasses that matched Orlando's
No shoes, no problem: Both Bloom and Packer went barefoot through the sand as they passed a woman in a smart scarf
No pouty faces here: The 'former flames' couldn't stop smiling as they lapped up the setting Spanish sun
Good times for all: The Black Hawk Down star was always near the I Spy singer during their break from their luxury boat
They both let their hair down: Neither Bloom nor Packer pulled their locks back; the mood seemed to be go with the flow
She's not complaining: The New South Wales native laughed as her pal seemed to be asking for directions while holding a straw hat
Done with lunch: The pals seen walking away from their lunch spot as the sun started to go down
As recently as last week Kerr was reportedly spotted leaving James' hotel in New York City. She has yet to comment on having a relationship with the tycoon. James and Miranda have not been photographed together.
Orlando and Kerr split in October 2013 following months of speculation that they were on the rocks.
An alleged affair with Justin in 2012 after a Victoria's Secret show was cited as one of the many reasons they went their separate ways. James and Erica split in September 2013.
The age difference between Kerr and Packer is startling - she is only 31-years-old while he is 46-years-old.
Always up for a photo op: Bloom posed with a woman's arm around his neck as he took a break from the shore; in front of him is a very large bottle of wine
Mum's the word: The Ned Kelly star has yet to comment on his attack on Bieber, but maybe that's for the best
Back to our boat, please: Erica trailed behind Orlando as he returned to their speed boat after a quick break on land
Four for the high seas: Bloom (far left) cuddled with a mystery brunette as well as a bearded man and Erica (far right)
And here is yet another woman: A blonde in a white sleeveless top also joined the group
Adios!: The friends piled into the Challenger and waved goodbye to onlookers after what appeared to be a spirited dinner
A rumored romance: James Packer (left in January) and Kerr (right on Tuesday in Berlin) have reportedly been spending time together in NYC; they are both Australian superstars
She knows how to stir the pot too: Instead of offering her input into the Bieber/Bloom bust up in Ibiza, Kerr posted this sexy shot on Thursday; it's a part of her new 7 For All Mankind campaign
The exes: Erica with James in 2008 in Wales, Australia; they had been married for only a year when this image was taken
But his power is well known in her native Australia, surely adding to his appeal. With a reported worth of $6.5 billion, he is far richer than Bloom, who is claimed to be worth far less at $35 million.
Erica and James tied the knot in 2007. She is a singer and model.
Bloom's interest in Erica comes at the same time he got into a row with Justin. There is tension between the two because of the Believe singer's link to Swarovski model Kerr.
On Tuesday, the British actor took several swings at Bieber after the 20-year-old performer said, 'What's up b****?' according to TMZ.
A source who saw the altercation tells MailOnline: 'Justin was being cordial, and everything was fine.
'But then Orlando was annoyed when he saw it was Justin and instigated by taking a swing at Justin. Justin ducked, and Orlando's punch missed.'
The source added: 'People intervened, there was some minor pushing, then they were separated. Justin stayed for a while after.'
The pop star was seen throwing gang signs with his friend Khalil as bodyguards surrounded the diminutive star.
Side by side on Tuesday as well: That's Erica on the far left walking with Orlando on the island of Formentera in Spain
Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris and Lindsay - all reportedly at Cipriani's as well and in plain view of the altercation - cheered on Orlando, it has been claimed.
Clearly trying to irritate the situation further, Bieber then posted a picture of Miranda in a bathing suit with a symbol of a crown as a caption on his Instagram account then took it down.
On Wednesday he added a photo of Orlando appearing to cry, though the British star was most likely trying to wipe something from his eye. The Canadian singer was also seen with Australian model Shanina Shaik.
They once had it all: Mr and Mrs Bloom in January 2013 at the Golden Globe Awards in LA
Bloom also has ties to Bieber's ex, Selena; in April they were spotted partying together at the Forum in LA after taking in Chelsea Handler's Uganda Be Kidding Me show.
Miranda and Orlando have always enjoyed a close friendship with Erica and James, with the foursome holidaying together in Tahiti last year when both Miranda and Erica were still with their respective husbands.
But with both marriages over, the social setups are now slightly different.
'She's (Erica) enjoying a European break on her former husband's (James') yacht and invited Orlando and friends for a summer getaway,' a source close to Erica told Daily Mail Australia.
And Erica may be reigniting an old flame, with the source saying she was close to the actor around 10 years ago when they both were single and resided in London.
This doesn't look good: In December 2012 Kerr was spotted with her arm around Bieber at a Victoria's Secret fashion show
... And this looks even worse: In April the Pirates Of The Caribbean actor took Justin's love Selena Gomez to a Chelsea Handler show at the Forum in LA; both looked like they needed a bed and an ice pack
Meanwhile, Orlando's ex Miranda was first romantically linked to James in December last year while the actor was thought to be dating model Laura Paine..
Orlando recently told the UK's The Times Magazine that he still feels 'a deep love' for his former wife.
Bloom said: 'It's ever evolving, but I've said to her, "We're going to be in each other's lives for the rest of our lives and we have a child, so it's important to me that we respect each other as we always have and that Flynn feels that and understands that." There's a deep love between us.'
He put a spotlight on Bloom's problems: Justin, in a photo posted Wednesday, reportedly called Orlando a 'b****' causing the Brit to swing; the incident has drawn international praise for the actor
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A low blow: The Beauty And A Beat singer posted this shot Wednesday as well to Instagram to taunt the Kingdom Of Heaven star
The pair are currently raising their only son in New York's Upper East Side, but he longs for Flynn to 'live at home, in England.
'I've lived a very nomadic life, which I enjoy,' the Broadway star admitted.
'But now that I have my son it gets a lot more serious - I want to be in his life and have as much input and influence on his life as I can.'
Who is Erica Packer?: The singer, pictured in June, released the album Through My Eyes in 2007; after marrying Packer that same year, they had three children: daughter Indigo, aged six, son Jackson. aged four, and daughter Emmanuelle, aged one
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