Alex Scott has admitted her upcoming stint in the Australian jungle will put her relationship with singer Jess Glynne to the test. The former footballer, 41, is set to appear in the new series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which begins on ITV this Sunday.
The couple, who have been dating since summer 2023 and went public in October, said an emotional goodbye at Heathrow Airport last weekend. Scott revealed that it was Glynne who encouraged her to take part, despite the separation it will cause. 'It is a test for both of us,' Scott told the Mirror. 'I know she is at home, and she is going to be my biggest cheerleader, supporting me.'
The sports presenter said the pair are 'genuinely so in love' and that the time apart will be a challenge. 'But I suppose that is what makes the heart grow fonder, right?' she added. Scott also explained that they have been protective of their relationship, preferring to keep it private initially to let it 'blossom'.
Beyond the romantic test, Scott hopes the jungle experience will help her overcome her shyness. 'I am actually really quite shy,' she confessed. 'People have a perception of me when you work on TV that you are the most outgoing, loudest one in the room. My challenge is going to be amongst a group of big personalities.' She added that she wants to see 'who comes out the other side'.
