Jedward singer John Grimes has made a sparkling debut of his new girlfriend in a sweet Instagram post shared on Saturday. The 34-year-old pop star posted several affectionate snaps from a day out in London with his brunette partner, just days ahead of his scheduled appearance on the reality TV show Celebrity Ex On The Beach.
A Glittering London Outing
In the photographs, John and his girlfriend are seen posing in front of the iconic Tower Bridge. The new couple displayed clear affection, with John wrapping his arms around her waist while she rested her hand on his chest. John captioned the romantic post with the words: "Here's to a new chapter and making memories with the best girl xxx."
Fashion Statements and Fan Reactions
John made a bold fashion statement for the occasion, wearing a pair of silver sequin trousers paired with a matching black jacket featuring silver detailing. His girlfriend complemented his look in a pastel blue dress and a pair of dazzling knee-high silver boots.
Fans quickly flocked to the comment section to share their congratulations and well-wishes for the couple. Comments included messages such as "So happy for you," "Wishing you both all the best!," and "Congrats! Wishing you and this lovely lass all the best!" One nostalgic fan even remarked: "10 year old me would've cried my eyes out at this back in 2009."
Timing with Reality TV Appearance
This public relationship announcement comes at an interesting time, following the revelation that John's secret ex-girlfriend will feature on the upcoming series of Celebrity Ex On The Beach. The official trailer for the fourth season of the hit reality show was released on Monday, with the series set to premiere on Paramount+ on March 31.
Star-Studded Cast and Romantic Teasers
The new season features a star-studded cast including Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan, Love Island's Toby Aromolaran, Married at First Sight UK star Amy Kenyon, Love Is Blind UK's Freddie Powell, Too Hot To Handle stars Chase DeMoor and Izzy Fairthorne, and The Only Way Is Essex's Dani Imbert, alongside John Grimes.
In the first look trailer, fans can see John opening up to his old flame Sarah Carragher about their past romance. John is heard saying: "No one really ever came close to what we had." Another clip shows the pair locking lips by the pool, hinting that they might consider rekindling their relationship.
Jedward's Career and Private Life
John and his identical twin brother Edward shot to fame on the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. Mentored by Louis Walsh, the duo placed sixth in the competition. Throughout their time in the public eye, the brothers have generally kept their private lives out of the spotlight, making John's current relationship reveal particularly noteworthy for fans.
Rare Insights into Personal Relationships
John has made only occasional comments about his love life over the years. In 2017, he told Irish site VIP: "We have had relationships. I've had two long-term relationships that were private. That wasn't part of my career. It's never been our number one priority to showcase them."
Then in 2021, he opened up slightly more during an interview with Goss.ie, revealing: "Most people I've dated haven't been in the spotlight. I've had a girlfriend from Cork, Dublin, America..." This history of privacy makes his current public relationship announcement and upcoming reality TV appearance all the more significant for those following the Jedward story.
