Reality TV personality Leisha Lightbody has sparked speculation that she is now dating a Premier League footballer, months after her emotional split from Married At First Sight UK husband Reiss Boyce.
From MAFS to Manchester: A New Chapter
The 32-year-old star, who found fame on the E4 social experiment, hinted at the new development by sharing a cryptic video on TikTok. In the clip, only the shoulder of a man seated beside her is visible. She captioned the post "Last plot twist of the year," sending her followers into a frenzy of猜测.
While Lightbody has chosen to keep the identity of her new partner a secret, a source has confirmed the romantic link to a top-flight player. "Leisha has spent the summer single but feels she's finally ready to get into another relationship," the insider told The Sun. "It's too early to tell whether this will work out, but she's hopeful and excited to see what happens."
Adding fuel to the fire, Leisha tagged her location as Manchester, a city home to two major Premier League clubs. When pressed by fans about her secrecy, she simply responded, "I honestly can't," before praising her mystery man: "We love and adore a man who knows what he wants."
Moving On From Past Heartbreak
This potential new romance comes after a painful split from Reiss Boyce, whom she met on the Channel 4 show. Despite choosing to continue their relationship after the final vows, the pair parted ways several months later following a heated argument during a visit to Leisha's home in Scotland.
Reflecting on the breakup, Leisha admitted to feeling misled. "When we left after final vows, I genuinely thought that we were in this fairytale," she told the Mirror. "I honestly thought that he really did like me... but obviously they picked up things that he said on camera that he didn't necessarily say too much to me." She concluded that Boyce may not have been emotionally available.
Fan Support and Future Hopes
Followers have been quick to offer their support to Leisha in her new chapter. One fan commented, "I really hope you've found someone that appreciates your excitement about the future and your intensity about life." To which Leisha replied, "Me too. Thank you so much. 2026, let's pray."
Another supporter added, "As long as you're happy that's all that matters," prompting Leisha to confirm her current joy: "Yes I am happy. Neeeded the summer to be alone but now things are so good."
The news also follows brief rumours earlier in December linking Leisha to Love Island winner Jack Fincham, after the pair were allegedly seen sharing a kiss at an event. However, it now appears her affections lie firmly within the world of professional football, potentially fulfilling a wish she hinted at during her time on MAFS UK, where she revealed she had received direct messages from a footballer.
