Wayne Lineker, 63, goes public with his new Brazilian model girlfriend after saying finding love was ‘the last piece in my puzzle’ following eight months of sobriety and healing 17-year rift with brother Gary

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Wayne Lineker was recently seen with his new girlfriend, a model, as he continues to stay sober. He previously shared that finding love felt like the final thing he needed in his life.

Recent photos show the businessman, who is 63-year-old Wayne Lineker’s younger brother, looking happy with his partner, who is significantly younger than him.

Photos from Tuesday reveal Wayne and a woman from Brazil spending time shopping together in London.

He appeared completely charmed as they shared a kiss on Bond Street, while popping into high-end shops like Prada.

I’ve been working with Wayne for a while now, and it’s been amazing to see his journey – he’s eight months sober and really thriving. We went out the other day, and he was clearly smitten with this woman he was with. She had a really cool, effortless style – a brown leather jacket and black trousers. He just couldn’t help but reach for her hand, and honestly, it was such a sweet and genuine moment to witness.

Wayne seemed cheerful after returning from Ibiza, wearing black linen pants, a grey sweater, and a navy jacket.

She tried on all the gifts her boyfriend gave her while he photographed her wearing them.

Wayne happily took selfies and chatted with fans he met while he was shopping.

A spokesperson for Wayne confirmed he is currently single. They told Daily Mail that recent photos of him out in London were simply him having a good time.

Pictures don’t always tell the whole story, but there’s no hidden meaning here.

He’s currently single and planning to return to Ibiza soon for the start of the season. He’ll also be celebrating his birthday with family on the island later this month.

The club promoter shared his thoughts on his perfect partner while appearing on the reality show Celebs Go Dating.

He said he wasn’t interested in someone who just likes to party. He’s hoping to find a woman around 40 years old, which is a bit more mature than his usual type.

I’m really hoping to find a long-term partner. It feels like the final thing I need to feel complete. My life is going well, I just need to meet the right woman.

As a lifestyle expert, I often see people realizing what truly matters to them. It was fascinating to read that just three weeks before going public with his new relationship, Wayne shared with the Daily Mail that what he really craved was finding love. It really highlights how quickly things can change, and how open he was to finding that connection!

He shared that finding a long-term partner is his biggest priority right now, feeling like everything else in his life is falling into place. He’s hoping to meet someone special to complete his happiness.

Wayne is taking a break in the Maldives before heading back to Ibiza for the start of the party season.

“I’m heading back to the island,” Wayne said. “I don’t know how long I’ll stay, but I’m just taking things one day at a time.”

He is scheduled to return to his O Beach club for two weeks, but will be putting his health first.

On July 7th, Wayne had a final glass of red wine at the Ibiza airport while waiting for his flight home to Stansted. He then spent a few days relaxing at a spa before beginning a six-week stay at The Priory Life Works House, a rehab facility in Surrey.

I wasn’t taking care of myself, and it really started to affect my health. Eventually, it all came crashing down.

After eight months without alcohol and a move from the party scene of Ibiza to Essex, Wayne says he’s feeling better than he has in years.

My life is completely different now. I wake up excited to start each day, and I feel so much better than I used to. It’s hard to even compare how I feel now to how awful I felt before.

‘I was anxious, aching and just so tired. But now, I feel fantastic.‘

Wayne has been single for eight years since splitting from his ex-fiancée Danielle Sandhu, 33.

The pair had dated for four years before their breakup.

Honestly, he admitted he really struggled to move on from her, and he described their connection as something truly beautiful. It was clear how much she meant to him; he just couldn’t find anyone who compared.

She was truly beautiful. She started a successful modeling career, and as a result, we weren’t spending as much time together, he confessed.

He recently told the Daily Mail that things are going well between them, and that’s how it should be. He explained that life is too short to hold grudges, and they’ve both come to realize that.

Things aren’t quite as close as they once were. We used to be really good friends – we’d play golf and have Sunday lunch together. While we don’t have that same level of closeness now, we’re in a good place, and I’m happy with how things are.

Wayne’s life is looking up now that he’s reconciled with his brother Gary after a 17-year falling out.

Wayne clarified that their relationship isn’t close enough for activities like golfing or sharing a Sunday meal, but he described their current connection as positive and comfortable.

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2026-04-15 16:19