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Alex Scott gives rare insight into romance with Jess Glynne: 'I’m absolutely enjoying it'

Alex Scott has shared a rare insight into her new relationship, revealing that she's embracing vulnerability.The former England footballer and current pundit has been linked to British singer Jess Glynne since summer 2023.The couple have made numerous red carpet appearances together, including the BRITs last month, but have rarely spoken about the relationship - although Jess, 34, recently shared that she's "really happy" in the relationship when speaking on Ferne Cotton's podcast. And now Alex, 39, has opened up about the romance to Women's Health UK, telling the outlet: "I'm in this bubble at the moment...
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Alex Scott hits out as she's called a hypocrite over armband 'Not trying to hide anything'
 Alex Scott, 38, has blasted one critic on Twitter today in view of her 400,100 followers after a journalist insinuated she was a hypocrite for choosing to wear a One Love armband live on the BBC.The star wore the One Love token in support of the LGBTQ+ community, even after the England team decided to do a U-turn on wearing the armbands for the World Cup.FIFA’s decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar has caused massive controversy this year due to the country’s alleged treatment of women, migrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Alex made her stance clear when she wore her One Love armband live while fronting the BBC's coverage of England's opening match in the World Cup on Monday, following the announcement that the Three Lions wouldn’t be making a statement during Qatar’s tournament. Journalist Kelvin MacKenzie took to Twitter today to accuse Alex of double standards over her defiant move. He wrote: “BBC commentator @AlexScott wanted to appear defiant by wearing the One Love armband in Qatar. READ MORE: “But on @GBNEWS @danwootton produced a photo showing her enjoying herself a few years ago in Dubai where being gay is illegal. “What no armband! Well, there weren't any BBC cameras,” he added in the thinly-veiled dig.“Is that the strongest thing you have to try and take me down?” Alex fired back with a laughing emoji. “If you go through my Instagram and Twitter I’ve not removed or trying to hide anything… “I’ve also travelled to Iraq, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda the list is all there for you to see,” she added with a GIF of Kamala Harris looking unimpressed.A number of Alex’s fans and followers also took to the comments section to defend her, with Shane writing: “Bizarre that you are getting abuse for doing what the
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'Fear where there should be none' Fern Britton weighs into Fifa armband row after U-turn
Fern Britton, 65, is one of many who have weighed in on the controversy about wearing the OneLove armband at the World Cup in Qatar.The accessory is a gesture of solidarity within the LGBT community, in a country where homosexuality is punishable.Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Penal Code 2004, which criminalises acts of 'sodomy' and 'sexual intercourse' between people of the same sex.For months, captains have said they would wear the band and were willing to pay a fine as a punishment if it came their way.However, in a turn of events, the likes of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands today announced they had decided to backdown as the move could result in them not being able to play.The current FIFA equipment rules state that: "At FIFA tournaments, match staff must wear official clothing and equipment provided by FIFA, including FIFA event badges specified and provided by FIFA."Taking to Twitter, Fern voiced her thoughts on the matter.The author shared an article which had the headline, 'England and Wales decide not to wear OneLove armband at World Cup after FIFA threat'.In view of her 126,000 followers, she wrote: "Fear where there should be none."Many of her fans also weighed in on the controversy on her post.Jess Rocks wrote: "No there shouldn’t be, but the reality is this is the Middle East we are talking about... What did they expect Fern?"Mr Neale commented: "We should have boycotted the whole thing!"Pedro added: "Shame."The FA statement on Monday morning read: "FIFA has been very clear that it will impose sporting sanctions if our captains wear the armbands on the field of play.
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‘Stop lying!’ Alex Scott blasts critics over Qatar World Cup role and tells them: ‘Do one'
Alex Scott, 38, blasted her critics on Twitter today in view of her 400,100 followers after she became fed up with comments about her role in covering the 2022 World Cup.The huge footballing event has caused massive controversy this year due to Qatar’s harsh treatment of women, migrants and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Yesterday, journalist Sophie Corcoran accused Alex of hypocrisy over her role in the Qatar World Cup.She tweeted: “Not too long ago Alex Scott was trying to accuse the England women’s team of structural racism and downplayed their victory due to there being too many white players. “Now she’s in Qatar - a country where gays, women and migrants have no rights.Talk about doing a 180.”Alex retaliated this morning, as many fans also rushed to defend the One Show favourite. She penned: “You are getting boring now with your tweets about me...  “My documentary The Future of the Woman’s Game touches on so many subjects ranging from media rights, diversity, maternity rights and highlights the growth of the game. “So stop with the lies and do one…” she added defiantly. Express.co.uk have contacted Alex and Sophie for further comment. BBC pundit Alex recently revealed her reasons for choosing not to boycott the World Cup.Speaking on BBC Sport ahead of the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador, she explained she believes boycotting would have actually been the “easy option”.She said: “I totally understand their reasons as well as a whole heap of fans from the LGBTQ+ community around the world not wanting to.“And once again we reference Gianni Infantino, you are not gay, you will not understand travelling to a country where you are fearing for your life about your preference of who you choose to love.”She
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Alex Scott feared walking home after death threats trying to force her to quit
“Like, we've seen in the past of some presenters what's happened.Stalking… All of that stuff.“So, all of that anxiety goes through my head, like, I want to just be safe, like I’m just going to work.”Alex had previously addressed the mental health struggles she had faced throughout her life and how at one point she even turned to alcohol.Having had a successful career playing for the Arsenal Women's Team, the retired football star turned to presenting, which came with horrifying trolling on social media and led her to seek therapy.In a candid admission, the sports star said she turned to drink and added no one had any "idea what [she] went through".Alex spoke out in an interview earlier this year while promoting her book How (Not) To Be Strong.She said: "I’ve lived my whole life putting on an act, and there's a lot of things in it that people will have no idea that I went through."I'm at a stage in my life where I just want some freedom, and I've managed to feel like it's a time where I can [be open.]"I think everyone will be shocked at the stories in the book", she told Time Out London.Alex also candidly opened up about her drinking habit that formed due to serious online abuse.Alex said: “When I retired, getting trolled, I found that I was turning to drink to try and hide everything, hide what I was feeling."Looking at my daily life, many would wonder how I could be ‘depressed’. But mental illness doesn’t work like that."It’s so easy to think there are people worse off than us and we have no right to feel sorry for ourselves.
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Jeremy Clarkson makes dig at Michaela Strachan's flight journey after climate change plea
Jeremy Clarkson, 62, had a few words to say about Michaela's trip from South Africa to the UK. The presenter has been living overseas since 2002 and flies from Cape Town to the UK to film the shows.For years, the 56-year-old has been an advocate for climate change and has urged the Government to get behind curbing the issue.During an episode of the show this week, Chris delivered a lecture about how moths had been affected by warmer weather.His words were picked up on by Jeremy, who shared his opinion in his latest column with The Sun.James Martin insists he has 'no interest' in marriage or kidsUnder the sub heading 'Plane stupid', he wrote: "Now that Sir Attenborough has finished his weekly lectures on climate change, the BBC global warming baton has been passed to Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan, who’ve spent the week in a wood, hosting Autumnwatch."On Thursday, Chris delivered a lecture about moths and how they are affected by warmer weather."And all I could think is how much cooler the planet would be if the producers didn’t have to fly Michaela to the wood from her home... in South Africa."It's not the first time Michaela has been criticised for her flight journey. Earlier this year, she hit back at viewers who said she couldn't claim to be green, when she flies from her home to the UK. Speaking to Platinum Magazine, she said: "People are so quick to point out people's negatives without supporting their positives."We've got solar panels [in our home], I don't drive an electric car because South Africa has an electricity crisis, but I have a Fiat 500 that's particularly good on fuel."I do not buy bottled water unless it's absolutely desperate, and I've been vegetarian since I was 18.Alex Scott unrecognisable in
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Jay Blades avoids question on whether he'll work with King again after 'breaking protocol'
Jay Blades has refused to answer whether or not he will be working with King Charles III, 73, again, following their meeting on The Repair Shop earlier this year.The pair were set up to meet after the 52-year-old became a Building Crafts ambassador for the Prince's charity in 2020.King Charles, who was still the Prince of Wales at the time of filming, tasked the workshop team to help restore a couple of his items at Dumfries House in Scotland.Fans were quick to praise how well Jay and the now King got on, leaving many hopeful that the pair could reunite again. In a Q&A with his followers however, the furniture restorer remained tight-lipped about working with the monarch in the future.Jay told fans he wasn't sure if the royal would come back on the show, but refused to answer whether or not he'd personally work with him again.Alex Scott teases very racy sheer jumpsuit to film Graham Norton ShowAs many more of his followers joined the chat, he was asked the question again. "Erm, lets move on to another question," he said prompting his wife-to-be to swiftly go to the next one on his Instagram Live. Viewers did however notice that towards the end of the show, Jay said to Charles: "Don't be a stranger," as their meeting came to an end.Addressing the comment, the presenter laughed: "He said he won't be."While he remained quiet about a possible reunion, he went on to say that he liked the idea of the pair learning pottery together one day.Another viewer told Jay how the royal seemed to "genuinely" like him as their on-screen banter was praised.The BBC star thanked fans for their kind words and said the monarch was "a funny, down to earth guy". He went on to address whether or not he "broke royal protocol" by touching the royal
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