Love Island’s Ayo Odukoya Confirms Romance with Netball Star Alicia Scholes, Daughter of Football Legend Paul Scholes.

Manchester, UK – Former Love Island star Ayo Odukoya, 26, has officially confirmed his new relationship with Alicia Scholes, 24, the accomplished netball player and daughter of Manchester United icon Paul Scholes. The couple, who first hinted at their romance on Instagram this month, were recently photographed together in Manchester, marking a clear step forward in their relationship.

The reality TV personality and the England international netball player were spotted outside a Manchester coffee shop, waiting for a taxi, both sporting casual athletic wear. Odukoya, known for his style, wore a black T-shirt with grey shorts, complemented by black Birkenstocks and white socks. Alicia, a prominent figure in the Netball Super League playing for London Pulse, was seen in a white vest and matching shorts, showcasing her own athletic style.

The new romance effectively puts to rest speculation that Odukoya might be joining the cast of the upcoming “Love Island: All Stars” series, as he now appears settled with Alicia.

From Villa Romance to Real-Life Love: Ayo’s Journey After Love Island

Ayo Odukoya’s public confirmation of his relationship with Alicia Scholes follows his split from his Love Island partner Jess Spencer. The former couple, who secured fourth place in Season 11 of the popular dating show in 2024, parted ways shortly after the series concluded.

Rumors of Ayo and Alicia’s connection first began circulating after eagle-eyed fans noticed Alicia “soft launching” their romance on her Instagram. Her posts included a snap showing the back of a man’s head and another featuring her holding hands with someone wearing a black hoodie. Fans quickly pieced together the clues, recognizing the distinct goatee and identical hoodie from Ayo’s own social media accounts, leading to widespread speculation.

Jess Spencer, 26, eventually confirmed her split from Ayo at the end of 2024. Despite their seemingly strong connection in the villa, where Ayo famously 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,” their romance didn’t translate into an official, long-term commitment outside the villa.

When a fan on TikTok questioned why she and Ayo weren’t officially boyfriend and girlfriend, Jess responded directly: “Girl’ says who?? The internet?? He doesn’t need to ask me anything because we’re not together. Let it go.” This statement publicly acknowledged the end of their relationship.

Jess also took to social media to shut down cheating rumors that emerged after Ayo removed all traces of her from his Instagram, even editing a past caption that referenced her. Responding to a troll on Snapchat who accused her of cheating, Jess defiantly wrote, “These apps are full of absolute idiots. Where do you get your information from?”

Since her split from Ayo, Jess Spencer has also moved on, reportedly dating Braydon, the cousin of “TOWIE” star Roman Hackett. Braydon, who has made appearances on “The Only Way Is Essex,” is also involved in the fashion industry as the founder of Blhack London and creative director of luxury swimwear brand Lewis James.

Meanwhile, Ayo Odukoya and Alicia Scholes’ relationship marks a new and exciting chapter for both personalities. Alicia Scholes, with her impressive netball career for London Pulse and England, and a significant following of 100k on Instagram where she also works as an influencer, brings her own spotlight to this budding romance. The couple’s public appearances suggest a blossoming relationship that fans of both Love Island and English sports will undoubtedly be watching closely.