Alex Scott reveals heartbreaking reason she struggled to show her love to Jess Glynne

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Alex Scott has bravely opened up about the emotional challenges she's faced in her relationship with Jess Glynne, following years of what she claims was abuse from her father.The former footballer and pundit, 39, candidly shared that she continues to attend therapy sessions to work through the difficulties she experienced during her childhood, which she alleges were caused by her father's treatment of her and her mother Carol.

Tony, who has denied all accusations of domestic violence, left the family when Alex was just eight, leaving a lasting impact on her ability to show affection in her personal relationships, including with her family members.

Despite keeping their romance under wraps for the first year, Alex and chart-topping singer Jess Glynne, 34, went public with their love at the Brit Awards in March.

Reflecting on the effects of her past, Alex revealed: "We weren't allowed to express emotion." She explained how her father's dislike of physical displays of affection like hugging had a "huge impact" on her and her loved ones.