Football legend and broadcaster Alex Scott is trading the sports studio for the Australian jungle as she enters I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025. The former England defender, who received an MBE for services to football, will be testing her mettle against bushtucker trials and camp life in the hit ITV reality series.
From Football Pitch to Jungle Camp
While modern audiences know her best from television screens, Alex Scott built an impressive sporting career before moving into broadcasting. Her professional journey began with Arsenal, though she briefly played for Birmingham City between 2004 and 2005 before returning to her home club.
During her second spell with Arsenal, Scott made 72 appearances over four years, followed by a two-year stint with American team Boston Breakers. She returned to Arsenal in 2012 and remained there until her retirement in 2018, playing 76 additional games in her final six-year period.
Internationally, the defender earned 140 caps for the England Lionesses and represented Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics, playing five matches during the home games.
Life After Football: Media Career and Strictly
Since retiring from professional football, Scott has established herself as a leading sports presenter and pundit. She has appeared on multiple major networks including BBC Sport, BT Sport, and Sky Sports.
In 2021, she made broadcasting history when she replaced Dan Walker as the main presenter of BBC's Football Focus. Her dance skills were also tested when she competed in the 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing, ultimately finishing in fifth place.
Personal Life and Royal Honour
Scott has been in a public relationship with singer Jess Glynne since 2023. The couple previously appeared together on Celebrity Gogglebox earlier this year.
In her memoir, the former footballer explained that she has not explicitly labelled her sexuality, noting she has had relationships with both men and women. She previously described being 'madly' in love with former Arsenal teammate Kelly Smith.
Scott received her MBE in the 2017 New Year Honours for her services to football, recognizing both her playing career and her work promoting the women's game.
As she prepares to face jungle challenges, Alex Scott brings not only her competitive spirit from the football pitch but also her experience as a media personality. Viewers will be watching to see if she can add the reality show crown to her impressive collection of achievements.
