In a jaw-dropping twist that’s got fans buzzing, Married At First Sight UK star Leah has spilled the beans on her sizzling new romance with a top-tier footballer – and the timeline is raising eyebrows! The reality TV bride, fresh off her explosive split from hubby Leigh, is now head over heels with Maz Pacheco, a powerhouse defender for Women’s Super League club Everton. But here’s the kicker: Leah confesses they “bumped into” each other while she was still navigating her rocky marriage on the show.
Opening up in an exclusive chat with Nonchalant Magazine, Leah didn’t hold back about her whirlwind love story. “So I’m dating a girl I’ve known 13 years. She’s a footballer and yeah we’ve always kinda kept in touch ad hoc on like Instagram and stuff,” she revealed. “And yeah we kinda hooked up when I come out of the show properly and it’s been really, really nice.”
What makes this romance even sweeter? Leah gushes that Maz truly gets her vibe. “It’s nice because it’s somebody that she just gets me for me. She just wants to roll with it,” Leah shared. “She’s got a thing going on as well. So she’s always so busy with everything and she’s really, really supported me throughout this whole journey post show being aired as well.” Talk about a match made in post-reality TV heaven!
But let’s rewind to the drama that set the stage for this steamy rebound. Leah and Leigh’s MAFS marriage was a rollercoaster from day one – filled with constant clashes, zero chemistry, and Leigh even accusing Leah of flirting up a storm. Their on-screen blowouts had viewers glued to their screens, culminating in a bitter breakup that played out for all to see. Insiders say the new sparks with Maz ignited in the months after filming wrapped and the dust settled on Leah’s failed nuptials.
A source dished to The Sun that the pair’s history runs deep: “Leah and Maz have known each other for 13 years. Nothing happened between them until things ended with Leigh. Leah did bump into Maz, while she was with Leigh, in a public space, but nothing romantic took place until after the marriage ended.” Phew – sounds like perfect timing… or is it? That chance encounter while still technically hitched has tongues wagging about whether lines were blurred.
As for Maz? She’s no ordinary catch. The 26-year-old pro baller is currently shutting down opponents as a defender for Everton in the Women’s Super League. Her impressive career kicked off at just 17 when she signed with Liverpool, followed by stints at Doncaster Rovers, Reading, West Ham United, and Birmingham’s Aston Villa. A former England youth international, Maz isn’t just athletic – she’s brains and brawn combined, earning a law degree from the University of Sheffield in 2020 while juggling her pitch-perfect life.
Leah’s glow-up post-MAFS is undeniable, trading wedding woes for a supportive, high-energy partnership that’s got her beaming. Will this long-time connection score a lasting goal, or is it another reality TV rebound? One thing’s for sure – MAFS fans are eating up every detail of this caught-in-the-act love affair! Stay tuned for more updates on this pitch-side romance.