Former Married At First Sight UK contestant Rebecca Fenney has publicly confirmed a new relationship with Liverpool Women's footballer Lily Woodham, just weeks after her separation from TV husband Bailey Smith was revealed.
Instagram Official with a Football Star
On Thursday, the beauty clinic owner made her romance with Lily Woodham official on Instagram, sharing a series of affectionate posts. The announcement comes a short time after Rebecca and Bailey, who were hailed as the experiment's 'strongest couple' during the latest series, confirmed they had ended their relationship months after filming concluded.
One loved-up clip showed the pair singing together in the back of a car. Rebecca's caption hinted that this is her first same-sex relationship, writing: 'In your 30s a girl will come into your life when you least expect it. You’ll question everything you’ve ever known about yourself… who you are, what you are, how this feels so right????' She added the advice: 'It’s important you don’t try and fight it, let love in.'
Co-stars React and Bailey's Heartbreak
Rebecca later posted photos of the couple, branding Lily her 'new love' and describing the athlete as a '5ft 4” alpha'. Her MAFS UK co-stars were quick to celebrate the news. Leisha Lightbody commented: 'Yesss my girl your glowing,' while Ella Morgan added: 'Omg I’m obsessed with this!!! So happy for you! I think I need to join the club.'
This new chapter follows a painful split. Last month, Bailey Smith posted a lengthy statement to social media, expressing he was 'heartbroken' by the breakup. The father-of-one wrote: 'Unfortunately it's time to share that Bec and I are no longer together… I had fallen for Bec completely and it really was a true love story.' He admitted that watching their romance unfold on screen had been 'ridiculously hard'.
Who is Lily Woodham?
Lily Woodham is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for Women's Super League club Liverpool and the Wales national team. Her relationship with Rebecca marks a significant new development in the MAFS UK star's personal life.
MAFS UK Joy: A Proposal for Sophie Brown
In other Married At First Sight UK news, former star Sophie Brown has announced her engagement. Three years after her 'painful' televised split from ex-husband Johnathan Wileman, who was criticised for body-shaming comments, Sophie shared her happy news on Instagram.
She posted a picture of her boyfriend, James Preset, proposing on Glenelg Beach in Adelaide, Australia, during a sun-soaked trip. The overjoyed bride-to-be captioned the post: 'Just when life couldn’t get any better.' Former co-stars including Chanita Stephenson rushed to congratulate her.
Sophie's time on the show was marred by discussions about her body image, which she later said impacted her. However, she has now firmly moved on to a brighter future, much like her fellow MAFS UK alum Rebecca Fenney.
