I'm A Celebrity 2025: Alex Scott's dating history and past relationships - Lioness Kelly Smith, Jess Glynne and soap heartthrob
She's spoken about falling 'madly and deeply in love'I’m A Celebrity favourite Alex Scott kept her love life firmly under wraps for years, only really lifting the lid on past relationships when she released her memoir How (Not) To Be Strong in 2022.
Since then, though, she’s been far more open – especially about her relationship with chart-topping star Jess Glynne.
Alex and Jess made things officially public at Christmas 2023. During a sun-soaked getaway, treating fans to a stream of bikini snaps and sweet videos that confirmed what many had already suspected. The pair had been quietly linked for months, but their festive holiday marked the moment they properly stepped into the spotlight as a couple.
But Jess isn’t the first well-known partner or relationship in I’m A Celebrity star Alex Scott’s love life. Here’s what she’s previously shared about her past relationships – and how they shaped the woman she is today…
Alex Scott’s relationship history includes Sam Robertson
Back in 2020, reports claimed Alex was dating Coronation Street hunk Sam Robertson, who plays Adam Barlow.
A source claimed to a newspaper about their dinner date: “They both looked totally relaxed about being out together, even though they’re both very famous now.”
However, in her memoir, Alex felt coverage of them meeting up meant romantic matters didn’t exactly kick off well for the ex-footballer and the actor.
She told Fabulous in 2021: ”My life has always been about being independent, making sure you can look after yourself and never wanting to feel that someone can walk out on you and take everything away from you.
“My one date in ages was going out with Sam [Robertson], who is lovely.
It wasn’t exactly a great start!
“The next morning, our pictures were all over the press because someone in the restaurant had taken a photo. It wasn’t exactly a great start!”
Alex Scott and former partner Kelly Smith
More prominently, Alex opened up about her past relationship with Lionesses and Arsenal teammate Kelly Smith for the first time in about How (Not) To Be Strong. Reports claimed they were together between 2005 and 2013.
BBC star Alex revealed Kelly was her “first love” in her memoir. She also spoke about her “heartbreak” at the launch of her book. She told reporters: “I’m writing this book and I want to tell everything. I thought I’d be cheating you all if I didn’t put that in there.
“For me, it’s like that first love story, I fell madly and deeply in love. And yes, there’s that heartbreak and those things, but it’s a huge part of my life and I wouldn’t go back and change that. Because that feeling of love and that excitement and what it gives you, it needed to be in there.”
Nonetheless, at that time, MailOnline was told by an unnamed source close to Alex that she wasn’t looking to define her sexuality in fixed terms.
Alex Scott met Jess Glynne in a private club
In September 2022, Alex told The Times she was “ready to be loved” after indicating she tried to ‘protect herself’.
She said at the time: “I’ve been single for a while now. And I think that’s because I needed to be. There were patterns in my relationships that I knew were not healthy. I understand myself more now. Before I always had these walls up because I was trying to protect myself and protect people around me. Now I’m ready to let them all down. I’m ready to be loved.”
In 2023, Alex and Jess were spotted kissing in the street and holding hands. And in October of that year, the pair attended the Attitude Awards together in matching outfits.
A source claimed to The Sun: “Alex and Jess have been a slow burn. They didn’t want to rush things or go public too soon. But they’re officially an item now and seem really happy.”
Their Christmas holiday only cemented their relationship status. Sunkissed photos from their trip showed the couple enjoying a glass of fizz on the beach and exploring their surroundings by moped.
While in the jungle, Alex revealed she had met Jess in a private membership club. She said the singer walked up to her and she was drawn to how ‘balsy’ she was.
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Loved-up at The BRITs
Alex and Jess cosied up on the red carpet of a BRITs after-show party, sweetly posing for pictures together. Jess gave Alex a peck on the cheek as they posed together. Later, they headed to another of the after parties hand-in-hand. And, Alex shared pictures of their cosy night out on her Instagram grid, no less!
Jess has since spoken about how she’s “really happy” in her relationship.
However, she said on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast that dating someone in the public eye is taking some getting used to.
Jess revealed: “It’s something that I’m getting used to. I do love to somehow keep my personal life to myself. It’s so important. Even though we’re both in this public space, what we have, that’s ours. I feel like that’s something I will always do.”
Reports have since that Alex is ready to take a big next step with Jess.
It was claimed in October last year that Alex is also considering a move across the pond when her Football Focus contract comes up for renewal in 2025.
Baby plans and waiting for Jess to propose
During her appearance on I’m A Celebrity, Alex opened up about Jess with her fellow campmates, Shona McGarty and Ruby Wax. She joked she was waiting for the hitmaker to get down on one knee.
She expressed: “I think before her, I never knew happiness. I just want to do the rest of my life with her.”
Ruby then asked if she and the chart-topper were married yet. “I will get married to her, just waiting for her to ask, Rubes!” Alex insisted. “Like, I know my forever is with her,” Alex then continued.
In response, Jess hinted that she now plans to propose, writing: “I better go get a ring,” on her Instagram Story with a ring emoji and a side eye emoji.
In the same interview with The Times, Alex also touched on the idea of starting a family with Jess.
She admitted her relatives have been gently reminding her that her biological clock is ticking, especially as she was approaching her 40th birthday at the time. It’s clearly something she’s thinking about – even if there’s no rush just yet.
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