EXCLUSIVE: Nathan Sykes Insists There Was 'Nothing Awkward' About Recording With Ex Ariana Grande

Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande are so past their romantic relationship that the former singer of The Wanted told ET that he wasn't uncomfortable at all recording a love song with his famous ex.

"I think it's only as awkward as everyone else makes it," Sykes said of their duet, "Over and Over Again."

"I think it's a very easy storyline for everyone in the media world," he added. "I think as soon as everyone found out we were doing this, it was like, 'Headlines for days! Thank you so much, Nathan and Ariana, that is so kind of you!'"

The two dated briefly from August to December 2013, and since that time, Sykes says he's "experienced so much life experience in those years [that] it does feel like forever ago."

"It's not weird to me at all," Sykes continued. "I think the most important thing for me is that she's an incredible vocalist and I really think she brings something great to the song."

He proudly proclaimed, "I think it shows real maturity that we can both do this and not really let it bother us."