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Ex England star splits from wife and 'goes official' with snooker icon's ex

Emile Heskey has gone Instagram official with his new partner following the breakdown of his marriage to ex-wife Chantelle Heskey

Emile Heskey and Jade Slusarczyk

Emile Heskey and Jade Slusarczyk(Image: @jade_slu/Instagram)

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Former England striker Emile Heskey has revealed his new relationship as he goes Instagram official with his new partner. The ex-Liverpool star confirmed his new status after splitting from his wife Chantelle Heskey.

Now, the 48-year-old former sports star he has been showing off his newfound love with former Miss Blackpool Jade Slusarczyk in the posts on Instagram. Jade is a Sky Sports Walk-on Girl and has featured on Snooker Shootout, Mosconi Cup Pool and Darts.

Jade, 40, had previously been dating another sports star in ex-snooker world champion Jimmy White, 63. But it appears Emile and Jade are enjoying their time together after first being spotted together on the red carpet at the Ricky Hatton tribute event at Manchester's AO Arena in June. At the time, the arrived to the event hand in hand.

Emile Heskey with his ex wife Chantelle

Emile Heskey with his ex wife Chantelle(Image: Manchester Evening News)

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Emile Heskey with Jade Slusarczyk

Emile Heskey has gone Instagram official with Jade Slusarczyk(Image: @jade_slu/Instagram)

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Now, Jade has tagged Emile in her social media posts and the duo sent each other love heart emoji comments. Sharing a snap of Emile with his arm around her waist, Jade wrote: "Great night as always with this one @theemileheskey [two red love heart emojis]. Supporting Operation Bullseye II. Darts Players V Military."

Her sister was among those sharing sweet messages on the post she had tagged Emile in. Lucia wrote: "Stunning as always Sis … Lovely photo of you both … We love you more xxxxxxx

It comes a year after Emile's split from his wife of over 20 years, Chantelle, 43. It's claimed the duo are currently in the process of divorcing after keeping their split private. A source told the Manchester Evening News the couple had simply "grown apart" due to work commitments.

The couple had first met when Chantelle was a waitress in Liverpool aged 18. At the time, Emile, then 23, was playing for Liverpool following a spell at Leicester City. Emile was dating Kylee Pinsent, with the pair sharing three kids.

Jimmy White (L) and Jade Slusarczyk

Jade previously dated Jimmy White(Image: Getty Images)

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Jade Slusarczyk with Emile Heskey

Jade Slusarczyk with Emile Heskey(Image: @jade_slu/Instagram)

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Emily and Jade have gone Instagram official

Emily and Jade have gone Instagram official(Image: @jade_slu/Instagram)

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But a year later, after their split, Emile and Chantelle reunited. Two years later, in 2006, the pair got engaged and finally tied the knot in 2014 at a lavish wedding ceremony in Cheshire.

Now, though, after going their separate ways, Emile appears to be enjoying his situation with Jade. She had been dating Snooker legend Jimmy since 2018, with Jimmy admitting in 2021 their age gap was irrelevant.

He told The Sun in 2021: "It's a miracle she fancies me. But she doesn't care about the age difference, so why should I? She's my girlfriend and she's fit so I'm happy. She's a beautiful girl, inside and out."

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