Jess Ingham, the 36-year-old heiress to the Ingham's Chicken family fortune, has dropped subtle hints that she may have found new love, just months after her shock separation from second husband and building tycoon Roger Zraika. The mother-of-two appeared to tease a budding romance on Valentine's Day by sharing a photo on her Instagram Stories of a box of chocolates and a single rose, sparking immediate curiosity among her followers.
Valentine's Day Clues and Social Media Speculation
While Jess Ingham has not publicly confirmed any new relationship, the romantic gestures posted online led many to wonder if they were gifts from a special someone. Notably, her $40,000 wedding ring was absent in the Valentine's Day photos, adding fuel to the speculation. The granddaughter of the late poultry producer and racehorse owner Jack Ingham also uploaded a picture of herself dressed in a Valentine's-inspired outfit, featuring a top with a love-heart cut-out and a red handbag, which some interpreted as preparation for a potential date night.
The End of a High-Profile Marriage
This development comes after Daily Mail Australia first reported in November that Jess and Roger Zraika had amicably separated. Roger, who shares a three-year-old son with Jess, has since moved on with a well-known local identity from a famous family, according to sources. At the time, the woman involved sought to keep the romance private, even engaging legal representation to protect her reputation after inquiries were made about her relationship status.
Whispers of trouble in the marriage began circulating after Jess did not post about Roger on Father's Day last year. Two independent sources later confirmed to the Daily Mail that the couple had parted ways. Jess has since removed almost all traces of her ex-husband from her social media profiles, marking the end of another headline-making romance that has long captivated Sydney's social elite.
A History of Lavish Weddings and Extravagant Gestures
The split concludes a marriage that began in typically extravagant fashion in 2021, after four years of dating. Jess and Roger tied the knot at The Mint on Macquarie Street, where the bride and her daughter wore matching Vera Wang gowns. The ceremony was followed by a champagne-fuelled dinner party at Merivale's Establishment.
Roger's proposal was equally opulent, taking place at Jess's waterfront penthouse surrounded by 1,200 red Ecuadorian roses, a glowing 'Marry Me' sign, and heart-shaped balloons. He presented her with a $40,000 diamond engagement ring from jeweller-to-the-stars Nicholas Haywood, and even Jess's young daughter from her previous marriage received a matching miniature ring.
This was Jess Ingham's second marriage; her first to Alex Macris, with whom she shares an eight-year-old daughter, was reportedly even more lavish. The 2013 Great Gatsby-themed wedding cost over $500,000 and featured a heavily fortified marquee on Bennelong Lawn near the Sydney Opera House, complete with 45 crystal chandeliers and a fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.
As Jess Ingham navigates this new chapter in her personal life, her social media activity continues to be closely watched by followers and Sydney's high society, eager for any further clues about her romantic future.
