I'm A Celebrity star Alex Scott's relationship timeline with singer Jess Glynne and how they met
Alex and Jess confirmed their romance in 2023I’m A Celebrity favourite Alex Scott has been loved up with chart-topping singer Jess Glynne for several years now.
But how far back does their romance really go, and what have they shared about their future together? Here’s the full story so far…
Alex Scott and Jess Glynne began dating in 2023
Rumours first swirled in October 2023 when whispers suggested Alex and Jess had quietly been seeing each other for a couple of months.
At the time, a close friend told The Sun: “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. They are both strong, independent women with a shared passion and respect of their respective careers, supporting one another from the sidelines.”
The source added that it was “still early days for them” but had already “met one another’s mates and everyone is super-happy for them”.
While still keeping hush about their relationship, Alex and Jess both attended the Attitude Awards days later, wearing similar outfits.
Even though the stars weren’t photographed together on the carpet, the Daily Mail noted the pair sat at the same table during the ceremony and arrived in the same car.
Alex and Jess confirm relationship
Less than a month later, Alex and Jess seemingly confirmed their relationship with the public after they were snapped kissing each other.
In photos obtained by The Sun, the pair appeared on the street and shared a kiss as they parted ways.
By December, the couple were happy to share photos of themselves on social media. During their 2023 Christmas break, the pair went on holiday and posted snaps of themselves on the beach.
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Red carpet debut
The couple made things fully red carpet official in March 2024 at a BRITs after-party in London.
Alex rocked an unbuttoned white shirt, black blazer, high-waisted shorts and thigh-high boots, with her hair styled in cornrow braids.
Jess opted for a see-through lace jacket, tiny shorts and thigh-high boots, sweeping her trademark red hair back and adding glittery shadow for the night.
Alex Scott on difficulty showing emotion with Jess Glynne
In her autobiography, Alex explained how she grew up in an abusive home environment.
In an interview with The Times last summer, she claimed that her father banned her and her mother from hugging and expressing their love for each other.
“We weren’t allowed to express emotion. Dad didn’t allow us to hug each other or say ‘I love you’. It had a huge impact on us all. To this day, if I want to show people love, I’ll do it by taking them out to dinner and paying,” she said.
Alex then revealed that when she first got with Jess, she couldn’t even reciprocate a hug.
“I remember one of the first times Jess hugged me. I was like… [rigid]. She was like, ‘Are you not going to put your arms around me?’ But I didn’t know how to do that. We laugh about it to this day,” she said.
Alex then went on to say that although she’s “worked through it”, her mum and brother are still unable to hug.
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Alex Scott on ‘feeling vulnerable’ with Jess Glynne
In April last year, Alex confessed that she’s “loving” being able to be more “vulnerable” with her girlfriend Jess. She made the admission in an interview with Women’s Health UK.
“I’m in this bubble at the moment… I am more open to accepting and being more vulnerable and I’m absolutely enjoying this stage,” the 39-year-old said.
“I’m enjoying being like, okay, I’m just gonna roll with this. I think, before, I was very walls up. All those walls have, like, come down.”
Alex on baby plans with Jess
Elsewhere in her interview with The Times, Alex opened up about the possibility of having a baby with Jess.
She said that her family keeps pointing out that her biological clock is ticking, with the former Lionesses star aware she was turning 40 that year.
“What will be will be, in terms of how I’m supposed to [have children]. All I know is when I have kids, I’ll break those old cycles. I’ll show them so much love, so much emotion,” she said.
Jess Glynne on ‘making it work’ amid busy schedules
With an international career, Jess opened up about how the pair balances their “busy schedules” and their relationship.
While speaking to Metro last summer, the Hold My Hand hitmaker admitted she had moved to the US in 2022.
“We weren’t together then but it’s kind of mad when you’ve got two people with really busy schedules – but you just make it work,” she said.
However, despite any challenges the pair might face, Jess said she was in a good place.
‘Contemplating a move to America’
In October, it seemed Alex and Jess wanted to take their relationship to the next level and move abroad to the States.
A source told The Sun: “Alex wants to concentrate on her ambassadorships with UNICEF and Refuge right now. She is also contemplating a move to America with her girlfriend, Jess [Glynne].
“There are no guarantees she will be with the BBC next summer. Her contract is up for renewal and she is in talks for a raft of other exciting projects.”
I’m A Celebrity cameo
Alex is currently deep in the jungle for this year’s I’m A Celebrity, and Jess was the one to drop her off at the airport before she flew to Australia.
According to The Sun, Jess is planning to fly out to greet her when she leaves camp.
A source said: “It’s always emotional when the celebs finally see their loved ones after weeks apart. Jess is all set to fly out and meet her… Alex will be over the moon to finally see Jess again after spending such a long time away from her.”
Alex ‘waiting’ for Jess to propose
During last night’s show (November 18), Alex opened up about Jess with her fellow campmates.
Speaking to Shona McGarty and Ruby Wax, Alex expressed: “I think before her, I never knew happiness. I just want to do the rest of my life with her.”
Alex revealed the pair met in a private membership club and that Jess had the confidence to walk up to Alex and talk to her. She says there was an ‘instant spark’ and they fell ‘madly in love’.
“She’s a special human,” Alex admitted.
Ruby then asked if the pair were married.
“I will get married to her, just waiting for her to ask, Rubes!” Alex insisted.
Jess, watching from home, quickly responded on Instagram Stories. She had joked she better buy a ring – so will we be seeing a proposal on the jungle bridge?
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