Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer has been seen enjoying a Christmas date at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland with model Olivia Holder, just a year after taking his ex-girlfriend to the same attraction. The 23-year-old footballer attempted to go incognito, wearing a black balaclava and a hooded brown Nike tracksuit, but was recognised by fans.
Palmer's new companion, Olivia Jewell Holder, is a model with over 7,500 Instagram followers. She was photographed carrying a large cuddly bull and stuffed bear, apparently won by Palmer. Holder later posted a picture from Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium, fuelling speculation about their relationship.
The sighting comes after Palmer's split from childhood sweetheart Connie Grace in June, ending a nearly six-year relationship. Grace, a manicurist from Manchester, later denied rumours that she had proposed to Palmer, calling online claims 'lies'. She also spoke out about receiving abuse online following the breakup.
Palmer, nicknamed 'Cold' for his goal celebration, scored in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Everton last weekend, his first goal since returning from injury. Fans on social media credited his new romance for his improved form, with comments such as 'Palmer is cold on and off the pitch'.
Holder's Instagram shows she has travelled to Dubai, Dublin, Monaco, Greece, Tenerife and Bucharest this year. Palmer, who left Manchester City in 2023, has been spending time in the Caribbean to learn about his family roots.
