Football pundit Alex Scott has melted hearts across the nation after sharing intimate details of her romance with singer Jess Glynne during her time in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here jungle.
The Chiltern Firehouse Meeting That Changed Everything
Speaking with comedian Ruby Wax on the ITV reality show, the 41-year-old former Lioness revealed that her life transformed completely after meeting the Hold My Hand singer. 'I never knew happiness' before the 36-year-old musician came into her life, Scott confessed emotionally.
The sports broadcaster recalled the moment Glynne made her bold approach at the exclusive Marylebone venue Chiltern Firehouse. 'She approached me in Chiltern Firehouse,' Alex revealed. 'I was in there with my friends and she just walked up to me... [It was] really ballsy and I was like, I like your ballsiness, and then the spark was just instant and then yeah... We fell madly in love.'
Wedding Bells on the Horizon?
When questioned about future marriage plans, Scott didn't hesitate with her response. 'I will get married to her, just waiting for her to ask, Rubes!' she told Wax, sparking immediate speculation about an impending engagement.
Glynne responded swiftly to the public declaration, taking to her Instagram Stories to write: 'I better go get a ring.' The singer's prompt reply sent fans into a frenzy, suggesting wedding preparations might indeed be underway.
The Relationship Timeline: From Secret Romance to Public Adoration
While the couple had been spotted together at various events throughout 2023 – including a press night in May and Wimbledon in July – their romantic involvement wasn't confirmed until October that year.
A source close to the pair told The Sun at the time: 'Alex and Jess have been a slow burn and they didn't want to rush things or go public too soon. But they're officially an item now and seem really happy.'
The relationship milestones include:
- May 2023: First public appearance together at a press event
- July 2023: Wimbledon date where their close bond went unnoticed
- October 2023: Romance confirmed after being pictured together in North London
- March 2024: First red carpet kiss at the Brit Awards
Alex soft-launched their relationship on social media with a sweet birthday post to Jess in October 2023, complete with a kissing emoji.
Supporting Each Other's Careers
Scott revealed that Glynne was the driving force behind her decision to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle. 'It is a test for both of us,' she explained before entering the camp. 'I know she is at home, and she is going to be my biggest cheerleader, supporting me, and she really wanted me to do this because she knew that I wanted to test myself.'
The couple have been intentionally private about their relationship in the early stages. 'We were very guarded and private at the start because we wanted to just kind of get to know each other and let what it was blossom and us figure it out ourselves before it was out there for the world,' Alex shared.
She described their current dynamic: 'We are just two people that are genuinely so in love and just care for each other and want each other both to just thrive and do the best in life. But we just want to do it together.'
The admiration appears mutual, with Glynne telling the Scott Mills Breakfast Show in August: 'I mean she is a special one, it's the same for both of us. It's so crazy when you meet that person and everything just feels great.' The singer added that they make a 'good team' and expressed being 'in awe of everything she's achieved.'
Previous Relationships
In her 2022 memoir How (Not) To Be Strong, Alex revealed she dated fellow Lioness Kelly Smith for eight years from 2005, describing it as her 'first love story' where she 'fell madly and deeply in love.'
Jess Glynne previously spoke about being 'broken-hearted' when she secured her record deal in 2013, revealing in a 2015 ES Magazine interview: 'It was the first girl I'd ever fallen in love with.'
The couple's journey from private romance to public declaration marks a significant moment for LGBTQ+ representation in British sports and entertainment, with their genuine affection and mutual support capturing public admiration.
