Alex Scott took the opportunity to hilariously poke fun at his sleeping girlfriend Jess Glynne during their trip to Ibiza on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old former Lioness, who is now a BBC sports commentator, She relaxed by the pool in a green triangle bikini while the singer, 34, took a nap.
Sharing a clip on Instagram, Alex soaks up some sun while sipping on a cold drink, with Jess seen shrouded in shade.
Laughing to herself, she turned to the musician and wrote: “There you are fast asleep!”
In another clip, he zoomed in directly on Jess’s face and added: “She’s not going to be happy with me.”
Alex Scott took the opportunity to hilariously poke fun at his sleeping girlfriend Jess Glynne during their trip to Ibiza on Wednesday.
The former Leona, 39, who is now a BBC sports commentator, relaxed by the pool in a green triangle bikini while the singer, 34, took a nap.
The couple has been romantically linked since October 2023, after reports surfaced that they had been dating for months prior.
A source said at the time: “Alex and Jess have had a slow burn relationship and didn’t want to rush things or go public too soon.”
The getaway comes after Alex was absent from the presentation of the Olympic Games.
Instead, people like Gabby Logan and Clare Balding have been spearheading coverage for the BBC.
Just three years ago, Alex faced criticism on social media for his accent during his appearance on the BBC’s coverage of the Olympics.
The former England star was criticised by Lord Digby Jones, a former government minister, who suggested he needed “elocution lessons” because he speaks with a London accent.
In a series of tweets, the independent House of Lords lord said: “Enough! I can’t take it anymore!”
‘Alex Scott ruins a good job of presenting the BBC Olympic team with his notorious inability to pronounce the ‘g’ at the end of a word.
Sharing a clip on Instagram, Alex soaked up some sun while sipping on a cold drink, and Jess was seen shrouded in shade.
‘Competitors DO NOT participate, Alex, in fencing, rowing, boxing, kayaking, weightlifting and swimming.’
He went on to compare her to Sky’s Beth Rigby and the Home Secretary, adding: “Can’t someone give these people elocution lessons?… In the name of the English language… Help!”
But Alex, who was awarded an MBE in 2017 and has amassed 140 caps for England, played down the attack and said the negative tweets only motivate her.
She said: ‘I’m from a working class family from East London, Poplar, Tower Hamlets and I’m PROUD.
“I’m proud of the young woman who overcame obstacles and proud of my accent. It’s me, it’s my path, it’s my determination.”
She went on to urge young children “who may not have a certain type of privilege in life” to never let judgments about class, accent or appearance hold them back, adding: “Use your story to write your story. Keep striving, keep shining and don’t change for anyone.”
The TV presenter concluded: “Tweets like this give me energy to keep going. See you tomorrow… live on the BBC, darling.”
Alex seems to have put all that behind him and continues to delight his fans with adorable pictures from his vacation with Jess and his friends.
In one image, Alex and singer Jess, 34, look loved up as they flash their smiles and make silly faces for some poolside selfies.
Another image shows the couple, snuggled up on a sun lounger as they enjoy the warm Spanish weather.
A third blurry snap shows the pair were partying and relaxing at the same time, with the Hold My Hand singer winning over the BBC football pundit on a night out.
Alex recently revealed that he kept his relationship with Jess a secret for over a year because they both “knew their love was special.”
The getaway comes after Alex skipped the Olympics presentation.
Just three years ago, Alex faced criticism on social media for his accent during his appearance on the BBC’s Olympics coverage, but he responded defiantly.
The former footballer and her singer girlfriend made their public debut as a couple in March at the BRIT Awards, posing together on the carpet.
Alex explained how they wanted to protect it for as long as possible, he said: ‘It took us a while because we knew what we have is very special, so it was about trying to protect it and preserve it for ourselves in such a way that it remains beautiful.’
She recalled a sweet early memory when they first met and Alex admitted that he didn’t know how to act, prompting Jess to jokingly say, “Aren’t you going to put your arms around me?”
Alex shared that that awkward encounter is something they still laugh about now.
