Louis Rees-Zammit is coming back to the UK — and he’s not coming alone.
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The former Wales flyer may have left for the NFL pathway single, but he’s returning with a new partner in tow. The 23-year-old is dating TikTok star Drew Knotts, and the pair have been quietly seeing each other for several months.
Knotts, 26, went public with their relationship in April, sharing a series of snaps of the couple looking loved-up. Rees-Zammit even reposted the pics to his own Instagram story with a heart emoji — subtle, but fans noticed.
The couple recently made a red carpet appearance at the 51st Annual Strawberry Ball (yes, that’s a real thing) in Florida, before the winger returned to the States for the final stages of his NFL experience.
But with the NFL dream now on hold, Rees-Zammit is back on familiar turf after signing a headline-making deal with Bristol Bears — a move Knotts herself celebrated on social media.
The pair reportedly spent time together in Dubai back in February, where they were spotted sandboarding and enjoying a romantic dinner.
It might not have been the touchdown Rees-Zammit dreamed of across the pond, but he’s returning to rugby with a big contract, a big future — and a big romance to boot.
Louis Rees-Zammit’s dating history includes Premier League legends daughter and famous YouTuber
Rees-Zammit’s personal life has also been a hot topic, featuring relationships with high-profile personalities, from a Premier League legend’s daughter to a famous YouTuber and a notable model/DJ.
Rees-Zammit's personal life has also been a hot topic, featuring relationships with high-profile personalities, from a Premier League legend's daughter to a famous YouTuber and a notable model/DJ.
Alicia Scholes
In December 2019, before his international debut for Wales, Rees-Zammit posted a photo of himself playing for Gloucester. Alicia Scholes, daughter of football legend Paul Scholes, humorously suggested an England debut was imminent, despite Rees-Zammit’s Welsh roots. He firmly replied, "Wales*".
In a BBC interview, Rees-Zammit spoke about his past relationship with Alicia, a professional netball player for London Pulse. He revealed the light-hearted attempts by her father to sway him towards England, which he steadfastly resisted.
Alicia and her father Paul found themselves in the spotlight in 2021 due to a viral video that led to playful banter among rival supporters.
Saffron Barker
Following his NFL trial day, Rees-Zammit ended his relationship with influencer Saffron Barker. The couple had gone public after the Rugby World Cup, but their relationship faced challenges with his move to the US.
Saffron addressed the breakup on social media, expressing gratitude for the support from her fans and hinting at a positive future.
She wrote to her fans: "Hi everyone. I have so much exciting news to update you on, and I promise to keep you all posted on that."
"For now though I wanted to address some of the questions re my relationship. Whilst I won't be going into any detail, I am no longer in a relationship. I am fully focused on my well-being, wonderful family, & career," she further commented. Saffron continued in the recent post:
"I want to thank all of the incredible people who have sent me messages of love & strength over the past few weeks. I have read every single one & I can't tell you how much it has meant to me."
Saffron - who has more than two million subscribers on her YouTube channel - concluded by writing: "I know good things come to good people so I hold onto the hope that 2024 is going to be a positive year for me. Lots of love."
Xandra Pohl
Recently single, Rees-Zammit has been spotted with Sports Illustrated model and TikTok sensation Xandra Pohl. The pair were seen enjoying a day out at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, sparking rumors of a new romance.
Xandra, a successful DJ who has played at high-profile venues including Ushuaia Ibiza, is set to perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago this summer.
Alongside his new relationship, Rees-Zammit has also been embracing the Kansas City lifestyle, attending Travis Kelce's 'Kelce Jam' festival and sporting a new ear piercing.
As Louis Rees-Zammit continues to make waves both on and off the field, his journey in the NFL is one to watch closely.
