BBC Presenter Alex Scott Reveals Hopes for Family with Popstar Partner Jess Glynne
BBC sports presenter and former Arsenal and England footballer Alex Scott has opened up about her personal life, giving a rare and candid insight into her relationship with chart-topping pop star Jess Glynne. The 40-year-old broadcaster recently revealed her happiness and desire to start a family in an exclusive interview, having overcome a challenging upbringing and found love with her new partner.
Scott and Glynne, both prominent figures in British sport and music respectively, made their relationship public last year after much speculation. The couple, frequently spotted together at high-profile events, maintained a low public profile during the early days of their romance. Their relationship became official when a photograph of the pair sharing a kiss surfaced, confirming what fans had suspected for months.
Scott’s journey to this point has been marked by both sporting triumph and personal struggle. A stalwart of women’s football, she played close to 150 matches for Arsenal and accumulated 140 caps for the England national team before stepping into the world of media. Her post-football career has been equally groundbreaking, hosting shows such as Final Score, Match of the Day, and The One Show, as well as impressing audiences with her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing.
Jess Glynne, Scott’s partner, has also made a formidable impact, becoming the only British female solo artist to achieve seven UK number one singles. Her energetic hits, from ‘Rather Be’ to ‘I’ll Be There,’ have earned her a special place on the British charts and strengthened her profile as a star.
In a recent conversation with The Big Issue, Scott spoke openly about the changes she had undergone to make space for love in her life. Admitting that she previously struggled with vulnerability, she explained, “I always felt I was troubled and complex and wouldn’t let anyone in. I was fearful of hurting them.” She credits her new-found openness to significant personal work, adding that this has now left her happy and in love.
Scott even touched upon her hopes of having children in the future. Expressing a wish to use her platform for positive change, she stated, “There’s so much more to fight for to help that next generation—and I feel like I’m in a fortunate enough position to support them, so that when I eventually have children, they won’t face the same battles I did.”
Behind this sense of contentment lies a difficult backstory. Scott has previously alleged that her father was physically and emotionally abusive during her childhood—a claim he firmly denies. She says that this environment made emotional openness challenging, impacting her adult relationships, including those with Glynne. “We weren’t allowed to express emotion or affection,” Scott shared in a past interview, recounting how even a simple hug initially felt unnatural to her.
Yet, it is Scott’s willingness to break the silence around her upbringing that has resonated deeply with the public. One fan reached out with a heartfelt letter after reading Scott’s autobiography, ‘How (Not) to Be Strong’. In the note, the admirer described how Scott’s courage inspired her own mother to leave an abusive marriage after over four decades. The fan wrote, “Your letter to your mum brought such strength to us. My mother found the courage to leave my father after 43 years, and she has flourished at 78 years old.”
While Scott’s father maintains his innocence, saying, “I never beat Alex or anyone else in the family,” the emotional scars Scott describes have clearly shaped her approach to life and love. Still, she credits overcoming them as crucial in her journey towards happiness and fulfilment.
As Scott continues to thrive in her professional and personal life, her honesty about her struggles and aspirations stands as an inspiration for many. Her story highlights the complexities behind public figures and serves as a reminder of the broader societal conversation around family, love, and personal healing.