Former England footballer and I'm a Celeb star Alex Scott had a One Direction member secretly backing her on Strictly in 2019, sparking rumours of romance between the pair

Lionesses legend Alex Scott remains one of the most recognisable figures in England women's football. She's also made a name for herself in celebrity circles, with a rumoured romance involving a member of One Direction.

In 2019, during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing , an unexpected revelation surfaced: a One Direction member had been secretly rooting for her. The moment unfolded on a live show when presenter Claudia Winkleman revealed the pop star's support.

A flustered Scott nudged Winkleman and lightly scolded her - seemingly eager to avoid being swept into a whirlwind of boyband gossip and fan excite

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