Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez dispel split rumours as they step out hand in hand on Hollywood dinner date

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez put on a public display of unity last night amid reports their relationship has hit the rocks.
The couple were out together in Los Angeles and ensured their hands were firmly entwined as they were snapped by the paparazzi.
Bieber, 18, and Gomez, 19, headed to the Pink Pepper restaurant in Hollywood for a romantic dinner.

What split? Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez put on a united front as they headed out to a restaurant in Los Angeles amid reports their relationship is in trouble

Hand in hand: The couple ensured their hands were firmly entwined as they were snapped by the paparazzi

Asked about the status of their relationship, Justin snarled at the paps: 'What does it look like?'
The sighting came following claims the pair have broken up multiple times in the last few months.
Apparently the pop stars most recently decided to end their relationship last week but have since rekindled and are giving their relationship another try.

Casual: Bieber opted for black jeans, a grey T-shirt and blue cap while Gomez went for blue jeans and a black top teamed with flip flops

A source told website TMZ.com that Justin and Selena's current situation is tenuous and stated that they are not a 'solid' couple.
'They’re still together,' a source close to the couple tells JustJared.com 'They had a pretty big fight but made it through.'
The two have been dating for around a year and a half and while Disney actress Selena has maintained her squeaky clean image, Justin has been faced with some controversy recently.

Moody: Asked about the status of their relationship, Bieber snarled at photographers: 'What does it look like?'

Pumping gas: Selena was spotted today at a petrol station in Encino, California in a pair of tiny black shorts

Recent reports claimed that Justin may have to face jail if convicted on criminal charges for an altercation with a photographer.
Tough-talking Justin also recently said he thinks he could take One Direction in a fight.
Although the 'Boyfriend' hitmaker knows he couldn't beat the boy band if they all attacked him as a group, he is confident he could hold his own individually against Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne.
He is quoted as saying: 'I'd get my ass kicked (against all of them). But one-on-one I'd take them. I'd try a spin-kick. To the face.'

Supportive: Bieber was by Gomez' side as she performed bridesmaid's duties last year in Mexico