Alex Scott’s net worth, relationship with Jess Glynne and rise as a trailblazing pundit

From the streets of East London to the heights of international football and primetime television, Alex Scott has embraced one challenge after another without any hesitation.

As a stalwart for Arsenal and England, she won numerous trophies, including multiple Women’s Super League titles and the UEFA Women’s Cup, but her impact has now stretched far beyond the pitch. Transitioning into sports media, she shattered glass ceilings, becoming the first female pundit on Sky Sports Super Sunday and a regular presence on BBC football coverage.

Yet, Scott’s success has always been accompanied by personal struggles. In her memoir, she peeled back the layers of fame to reveal her battles with domestic abuse, heartbreak, and public scrutiny. From finding love with pop star Jess Glynne to standing firm against acid attack threats, Scott’s story has been one of fortitude.

Alex Scott’s net worth

From football stardom to television success, Scott has built an impressive career and an equally impressive fortune. As of 2025, her net worth stands at an estimated £2million, according to The Sun.

While her BBC salary for 2023-24 ranged between £220,000 and £225,000, Scott's income extends far beyond broadcasting. Appearances on Strictly Come Dancing, brand partnerships, and her bestselling memoir have all contributed to her wealth.

Yet, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Despite being a prominent face on Football Focus, dwindling viewership has cast doubt over the show’s future — and, by extension, Scott’s role within it, according to The Sun. She was also notably absent from the BBC’s Paris 2024 Olympics coverage and overlooked for the revamped Match of the Day lineup.

Alex Scott’s personal life

Scott’s love life, once fiercely private, now feels like a story she’s finally ready to share. After years of speculation, she confirmed her relationship with pop star Glynne in late 2023.

An affectionate Instagram post celebrating Glynne’s birthday, paired with the singer’s track Friend of Mine, made things official. "I'm in this bubble at the moment," Scott told Women's Health in May 2024. "I am more open to accepting and being more vulnerable, and I’m absolutely enjoying this stage."

Before Glynne, Scott’s most significant relationship was with her former Arsenal and England teammate Kelly Smith. In her memoir, she described Smith as her “first love,” a relationship that spanned from 2005 to 2013.

"For me, it's like that first love story," Scott shared during a FANE talk. "I fell madly and deeply in love… It’s a huge part of my life, and I wouldn’t go back and change that."

Confronting childhood trauma

For much of her life, Scott carried the weight of a childhood shaped by domestic abuse - a truth she kept buried until the release of her memoir. In How (Not) To Be Strong, she wrote about her father's violent behaviour towards her mother, recalling nights spent praying her mother would survive until morning.

"It's all still so raw. I can visualise it like it was yesterday," Scott told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour in 2022. Her father, Tony, denied the claims, telling the Daily Mail: "I was never violent, perhaps she is judging me by today's standards."

However, Scott stood firm and responded, saying: "If you are saying that being beaten with a belt is just being strict… I really don't care about me. What I do care about is my mum and the fear and terror she had to live in.".

Determined to turn her pain into purpose, Scott pledged all proceeds from her book to organisations supporting women affected by domestic abuse. "What he has done - he lit a new fire in me," she said. "I will do all I can to help women in this position."

Standing tall against threats

In 2022, Scott revealed she had been targeted with acid attack threats - a chilling reminder of the abuse high-profile women often face. Speaking at the Women’s Football Summit, she described the fear she felt after receiving an email detailing how someone planned to harm her on the way to work.

“I’d just finished presenting, feeling proud of what I’d achieved,” she recalled. “Then I checked my phone and saw the threat. My heart sank.”

The experience left her shaken but undeterred. Rather than retreating, Scott leaned on her support network and continued to advocate for women’s safety. "You can't let fear win," she said. "If I stop doing what I love because of threats, they win. And I won't let that happen."