A former Manchester United standout reportedly was unfaithful to his model partner, who eventually moved on to have a child with a global pop sensation.
Jesse Lingard, who celebrated his 33rd birthday this past Monday, is best remembered for his winning goal in the 2016 FA Cup final and his role in England's 2018 World Cup campaign. However, the creative midfielder is currently without a club following his departure from South Korean side FC Seoul.
The United academy product rose to prominence under Louis van Gaal and embraced a high-profile lifestyle, establishing his "JLingz" brand and dating the high-fashion model, Jena Frumes.
Jena boasts an Instagram following of five million
Jena, 32, began her romance with Lingard in 2016, a relationship that remained largely under the radar for its 15-month duration.
However, the partnership collapsed shortly after tabloid reports surfaced alleging that Lingard had been unfaithful with another woman.
The American social media star—who has previously been linked to Nick Cannon and NFL's Antonio Brown—confirmed the breakup through a social media update that has since been removed.
The striking Jena Frumes was previously in a relationship with Jesse Lingard
With a massive audience of five million on Instagram, the model posted: "At least I can say I gave it a shot and enjoyed the journey. Wishing you nothing but the best, Jesse Lingard."
She added a few days later: "I have deep affection for Jesse, but sometimes the stars just don't align."
Back in 2018, reports claimed the England international had an encounter with a single mother just days before markng his birthday with Jena.
Jena Frumes is famous for her captivating social media content
It was alleged that Lingard pursued the woman online and later gifted her a pair of autographed football boots featuring his number 14 as a souvenir.
Following her split from the footballer, Jena entered a relationship with American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.
The "Ridin' Solo" artist is a global heavyweight, with over 250 million singles sold and multiple UK chart-toppers like "In My Head" and "Talk Dirty."
Jena showcases her glamorous style to her millions of followers
The pair hit it off quickly and soon welcomed a baby boy. However, their romance soured in September 2021, only months after the birth, with Jena citing "disrespectful" behavior as the cause for their separation.
During an appearance on the In Depth With Graham Bensinger podcast, Derulo explained: "The pandemic accelerated everything because we were living under one roof immediately.
"Usually, you date for years before moving in. But because of the lockdown, we had to choose between being apart or coexisting. We decided on the latter."
The model frequently highlights her physique on her social channels
"We collaborated on a lot of social media content and started talking about starting a family. I realized I wasn't getting any younger and decided I wanted a child, and she felt the same. One thing led to another, and the pandemic just pushed everything into high gear."
A year after the split from Derulo, Jena took to Instagram to share her perspective, writing: "Perhaps it is better to be on your own than to stay in a relationship where you are constantly lied to and disrespected. Or should I stay silent just to keep up appearances for others?"
