Love Island star Ayo Odukoya is seen with his new girlfriend who has a VERY famous England football icon as a father after confirming their romance
The reality personality, 26, is dating the daughter of a footballing legend and the two have now shared glimpses of each other on social media.
Alicia Scholes, 24, is the child of Manchester United icon Paul Scholes, 50, and his wife Clair Froggatt. They also share sons Arron, 25, and Aiden, 20.
Ayo and Alicia were seen outside a Manchester coffee shop this week waiting for a taxi to collect them, wearing sports casual ensembles.
The influencer was wearing a black T-shirt with grey shorts, adding black Birkenstocks and white socks.
Alicia, who plays for London Pulse in the Netball Super League and represents England at international level, wore a white vest and shorts.
Alicia Scholes, 24, is the child of Manchester United icon Paul Scholes, 50, and his wife Clair Froggatt. They also share sons Arron, 25, and Aiden, 20
Ayo was rumoured to be appearing on the next series of Love Island: All Stars, but it seems his plans have now changed as he is settled with Alicia.
Ayo split from his show girlfriend Jess Spencer shortly after series 11 ended in 2024.
He was rumoured to have moved on with Alicia after eagled-eyes fans noticed her soft launching him on Instagram.
Alicia shared a series of snaps, including one showing the back of a man's head, and another of her holding hands with someone wearing a black hoodie.
Fans were quick to point out that Ayo owns an identical hoodie, seen on his social media account, and that the man's distinct goatee resembles Ayo's.
Alicia, who boasts 100k followers on Instagram, also works as an influencer.
At the end of 2024, Jessica confirmed she had split from Ayo.
The stunner fell in love with the hunk during this summer's series and through things were seemingly going well between them, they were yet to make things official.
Ayo swapped out of his trainers and into his Birkenstocks as he carried them in his arms
However, Jess recently revealed the couple had secretly split when responding to a fan on TikTok questioning why they were not officially boyfriend and girlfriend.
Commenting on a video of Jess showcasing her outfit, the follower said: 'Girl he needs to ask you yesterday.'
However Jess, who recently shut down cheating rumours, confirmed they were no more as she responded: ''Girl' says who?? The internet??
'He doesn't need to ask me anything because we're not together. Let it go.'
Jess hit back at rumours she had cheated on Ayo, after he had removed all traces of her on his Instagram.
Jess clapped back at a troll on Snapchat who wrote: 'Cheater, you don't deserve Ayo.'
Furious at the accusation, she responded: 'These apps are full of absolute idiots. Where do you get your information from?'
He was rumoured to have moved on with Alicia after eagled-eyes fans noticed her soft launching him on Instagram
Fans were quick to point out that Ayo owns an identical hoodie, seen on his social media account, and that the man's distinct goatee resembles Ayo's
Ayo and Jess bagged fourth place in the villa, after she made a shock arrival during Casa Amor.
During the final episode, Ayo declared his love for Jess, saying: 'I am obsessed with you.. I know we say 'Love you' in passing, but the reality of it is that I do love you.'
Though the former couple didn't make an official announcement on the split, Ayo made the news clear on his social media as he removed all pictures of the fashion stylist.
He also edited a caption he wrote after leaving the Love Island villa in which he deleted any reference to Jess.
Jess has since moved on with TOWIE star Roman Hackett's cousin Braydon.
Braydon appeared in five episodes of TOWIE between 2021 and 2022, including the last Christmas special.
Outside of his reality TV appearances, he works in fashion as the founder of Blhack London and the creative director of luxury swimwear brand Lewis James.
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