Jermain Defoe’s personal life has become even more complicated after he has been linked to wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson.
Paige, 28, is the wedding co-ordinator at swanky five-star Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley.
The former footballer, 40, is said to be in a relationship with the busty brunette just weeks after sparking engagement rumours with personal shopper and model girlfriend Alisha LeMay, 31.
Alisha has been linked to Jermain since the start of the year, just weeks after his marriage to Donna Tierney fell apart – with Donna since accusing him of cheating on her during their short-lived union.
As the drama in the former striker’s love life continues to unfold, we take a look at his turbulent relationship history with his growing list of beauties throughout the years.
Joanne Beckham – 2001
Off pitch: Jermaine reportedly had an on-off relationship with David Beckham’s younger sister Joanne between 2001 and 2003, a period in which the striker played for West Ham
The Mirror reported in 2016 that Jermaine had an on-off relationship with David Beckham’s younger sister Joanne between 2001 and 2003, a period in which the striker played for West Ham.
A few years after the pair reportedly first met in Essex, Defoe was allegedly keen to focus on his career, and so called time on their romance, according to The Daily Star.
Joanne, 40, is a former hairdresser and entrepreneur, who has gone on to set up concierge service, WeAreYourCity with former Aston Villa midfielder Jay Smith.
Charlotte Mears – 2006
Defoe became engaged to Charlotte Mears, 36, who he proposed to in the summer of 2006 – splashing £63,000 on an engagement ring, according to The Mirror.
Charlotte Mears is a model, and, prior to her modeling career, was a manager in high street store Oasis for two years.
But Mears, who propelled to fame after she appeared on ITV’s hit show WAG’s Boutique, was dumped by Defoe in November 2007, for her friend, glamour model and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant Danielle Lloyd, 25.
Danielle Lloyd – 2007
Switching friends: Defoe began dating Danielle Lloyd shortly after dumping her friend, Charlotte, but was later dumped over rumours he cheated with single mum Stephanie Moule
Defoe began dating Danielle Lloyd shortly after dumping her friend, Charlotte Mears.
Danielle, 32, later dumped the striker over allegations he cheated with single mum Stephanie Moule, according to The Mirror.
Lloyd, who would go on to start a family with Jamie O’Hara, spoke openly about the breakdown of their relationship – but didn’t reveal too many details.
According to The Daily Star, she said at the time: ‘Yes, it’s true. I’ve told Jermain our relationship is over. If you want to know the reason, you’d better ask him.’
Chantelle Houghton – 2008
Cheating fears: Defoe later dated Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton, but the pair split in March 2009 after a four-month relationship following Chantelle’s cheating fears
Defoe later dated Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton, but the pair split in March 2009 after a four-month relationship.
It was later revealed Chantelle found it difficult to trust the footballer because she feared he was cheating on her.
But after the split, Jermain attempted to set the record straight about his personal life.
He said: ‘I just don’t understand what I’ve done wrong. I’m a good Catholic boy. I go to church.
‘I don’t deserve this love rat tag. It’s all a load of rubbish – and it’s doing my head in.’
Imogen Thomas – 2009
Football star meets reality star: From July to October 2009, Defoe was in a relationship with reality TV and former Nuts magazine star Imogen Thomas
From July to October 2009, Defoe was in a relationship with reality TV and former Nuts magazine star Imogen Thomas, who told the Daily Star that she ended things on her own terms.
She said: ‘He wasn’t cheating. We were together every day so I don’t see how he could possibly have been. There were no signs.
‘I like to stay in a lot, watch DVDs, make dinner and chill out.’
Alexandra Burke – 2012
Ex Factor: Alexandra Burke, who won The X Factor in 2008, started dating Defoe in 2012, but their relationship also ended on sour terms.
Alexandra Burke, who won The X Factor in 2008, started dating Defoe in 2012, but their relationship also ended on sour terms.
Despite that, Defoe told The Mirror in 2017 that he was backing his ex-girlfriend to win Strictly Come Dancing, he said: “It would be amazing ‘cos she won The X Factor and if she wins Strictly too that will be a big thing.”
Although she did make the final, Burke finished as runner-up to Holby City actor Joe McFadden.
According to The Mirror, Alexandra ended the relationship in May 2012 after Jermain was caught having an affair with yet another model, Laura Brown.
Chloe Green – 2012
Shopping for love: Although a relationship had never been confirmed, Topshop heiress Chloe Green had been spotted later in 2012 hugging Jermain on a busy road in London
Although a relationship had never been confirmed, Topshop heiress Chloe Green had been spotted later in 2012 hugging Jermain on a busy road in London.
Chloe – daughter of Topshop billionaire Sir Philip – spent around an hour with the Tottenham Hotspur striker in West London in late May 2012, chatting to him in her car and on the street.
Until earlier that month, Defoe was in a relationship with X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.
One observer said: ‘They were on one of the busiest roads in London, on one of the hottest afternoons of the year during rush hour.’
Anne-Marie Moore – 2013
Defoe had a brief relationship with Anne-Marie, but was left devastated after receiving the results of a DNA test.
Anne-Marie, who gave birth to a son Joshua-James in February 2013, agreed to a paternity test test for the tot, which revealed Defoe was not the father.
A spokesman said at the time: ‘Following a paternity test, Jermain Defoe has confirmed that he is not the father of the baby.’
‘Jermain vowed to support the mother after she claimed she was expecting his child but DNA test results have proved the baby is not his.’
Donna Tierney – 2021
Happily ever after? Defoe settled down in a whirlwind romance with Scottish beauty therapist Donna Tierney in 2021, before marrying in a £200K ceremony at Cliveden House in June 2022
Fast forward to his time at Rangers, Defoe settled down in a whirlwind romance with Scottish beauty therapist Donna Tierney.
Jermain first became acquainted with 40-year-old Donna by ‘liking’ her pictures on social media.
They met in person for the first time in January 2021 at a charity do, where she asked him for a signed shirt.
Just seven months later he got down on one knee and proposed to Donna at a £2,500-a-night Glasgow hotel that was decked out with light up ‘Marry Me’ letters and rose petals.
The couple then married in a £200,000 ceremony at Cliveden House in June 2022, with some of the 250 guests including Tottenham assistant first team coach Ledley King and ex West Ham player turned TalkSport pundit Carlton Cole.
Just six months later, in January 2023, the couple had split, after Jermain had been spotted posting pictures of himself without his wedding ring and with no mention of his wife.
Donna claimed only a couple of months later that the footballer cheated on her after finding a love note sent to him.
In October 2022, Defoe reportedly messaged a nurse begging for sex just one month after a lavish wedding to his wife Donna Tierney.
He was alleged to have messaged a woman via Instagram and invited her to join him in his Range Rover.
The Sun reported that the youth academy coach began contacting the 40-year-old mum in July, having just got married the month before – though Defoe denied any wrongdoing.
Alisha LeMay – 2023
Moving on: Defoe began to find comfort with Instagram model Alisha LeMay, just weeks after the collapse of his marriage to estranged wife Donna in January 2023
Defoe began to find comfort with Instagram model Alisha LeMay, just weeks after the collapse of his marriage to estranged wife Donna in January 2023.
The ex-Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham star had been secretly seeing blonde influencer Alisha, who was once tipped to star on Love Island, for several weeks, said sources close to the pair.
Friends said they became close as the millionaire star’s short-lived marriage to Donna Tierney began to unravel.
According to The Sun, Defoe had even set up home with the influencer in May 2023, moving into a £3million five-bedroom home in Herts near Spurs’ training ground, where Jermain coaches at the academy.
After months of dating, the couple looked more loved-up than ever as he locked lips with his girlfriend Alisha LeMay in early September as they attended a friends wedding in Bali.
Personal shopper Alisha, 31, took to Instagram to share a gallery of snaps of the couple as they attended the ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort.
But the pair’s relationship seems to have come to an end following reports of Defoe taking a recent interest in wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson.
Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson – 2023
New beau: Defoe is now allegedly linked to wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson, from Accrington
Defoe is now allegedly linked to wedding planner Paige Bethany Mallabourn-Edmondson, from Accrington.
On September 22, Paige’s mum confirmed to The Sun: ‘Yes, they are in a relationship together.’
Brunette Paige, 28, is a wedding co-ordinator at the luxury five-star Crow Wood Hotel and Spa in Burnley.
She can be seen on their YouTube channel talking about how fulfilling her role is in helping couples cement their love for one another on their wedding day.
It has not been confirmed how or when she met Defoe, but a source said: ‘Paige has been talking about seeing him for a few weeks now. She seems very happy and relaxed about it all.’
