Former England and Arsenal footballer turned BBC presenter Alex Scott is reportedly weighing up a major life change, with speculation mounting that she and her popstar girlfriend, Jess Glynne, could leave the UK for a fresh start in the United States.
A High-Profile Career Facing Crossroads
The 41-year-old sports broadcaster, who earned 140 caps for her country, has become a familiar face on British television since retiring from play. She is the lead presenter of Football Focus and a regular on The One Show, having seamlessly transitioned from the pitch to the studio.
However, her post-playing career has encountered a significant professional setback. Scott was widely considered a frontrunner to replace Gary Lineker on the iconic BBC Match of the Day programme. Despite her impressive presenting portfolio, which includes co-hosting Soccer Aid this year, the coveted roles were awarded to Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan.
Personal Life in the Spotlight and a Potential Sanctuary
Scott's life off-screen has also drawn considerable public attention. She has been in a relationship with singer Jess Glynne since 2023, going public in October of that year. The couple's bond has been tested by public scrutiny, including Scott's early exit from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2025, which she later missed the reunion for due to a family emergency involving Glynne's mother.
In a candid revelation in June 2024, Scott spoke about the difficulties she faces with physical affection, attributing it to her upbringing. "I remember one of the first times Jess hugged me. I was like... rigid," she said. This personal vulnerability contrasts with her public persona of strength.
Now, a source claims the couple is "contemplating a move to America." For Scott, the US represents a potential sanctuary. In her 2022 memoir, 'How (Not) To Be Strong', she reflected fondly on her time playing for Boston Breakers, writing: "In Boston, I didn't have to be the strong one. I could just be."
Frustration with Football Focus Figures
The speculation about relocation follows reported frustration over the trajectory of Football Focus. An insider suggested Scott felt "hugely hurt" and "thrown under a bus" by criticism and media reports of declining viewing figures for the show in 2024, which she has previously defended as robust.
The source stated: "Alex is now seriously contemplating moving on from the show." This professional disappointment, coupled with the allure of greater anonymity abroad, appears to be fuelling the consideration of a transatlantic move with her partner, setting the stage for a potential new chapter away from the UK spotlight.
