Is Jennifer Metcalfe Dating Footballer Chris Eagles? More Details Here

Following an amicable split with her boyfriend this August, the Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe seems to have found her love interest again. Metcalfe, who formerly was in a relationship with Geordie Shore star Greg Lake is said to be dating footballer Chris Eagles as the duo are spending time together these days.

Just 2 months after, the mother of one, took to Instagram to announce her split with Lake, the former Manchester United winger, in October 2020, made highlights after his engagement with then-fiancee Danielle Mitchinson was called-off.

So, what's up with Jennifer Metcalfe and Chris Eagles' dating story? Did they move on already? Get details on their relationship.

Are Jennifer Metcalfe and Chris Eagles Dating?

37 years old Bradford-born actress & fitness instructor Metcalfe is raising her only son Daye Colmic Lake in joint-custody with (ex-boyfriend) Greg Lake. On the other, Eagles who share 2 children with then-fiancee Danielle Mitchinson in the support bubble.

Whilst Jennifer and Chris are going through their respective post-split trauma, they seem to have got along already.

Chris Eagles, 37, who played for Manchester United (2002- 2003) is reportedly spending evenings with the Soap Opera star; they started dating secretly in November.

CAPTION: Soap opera actress Jennifer Metcalfe is dating footballer Chris Eagles since November 2020 SOURCE: The Mirror

As reported, the 6 feet tall English football often visited her at her home in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Even though none of the parties are official yet with their relationship, online sources already have tagged them as a couple. Moreover, The Suns report that a close source to the couple told:

"They’re really smitten with each other. They’ve known each other for a while but only very recently started dating. The relationship is in its very early stages and things are going well. Who knows where things could go?"

No further details on how the duo met or their relationship beginning are out at the moment. It is alleged that Jennifer came to knew Chris after being friends with Danielle (Chris' ex-fiancee) earlier this year.

Welcomed A Son With Boyfriend Greg Lake- Relationship Detail & Reason For Split

Jennifer and the reality star Greg Lake began dating in late 2012 after they have met several times at celebrity parties. The news came shortly after she ended her relationship with Dancing On Ice star Sylvain Longchambon.

After dating for 5 years, 5 feet 4 inches tall English actress moved in together with Lake in Newcastle in 2017.

In February 2017, the duo announced their pregnancy and welcomed a son named Daye Colmic Lake on June 20, 2017.

CAPTION: Metcalfe with her boyfriend Greg Lake and son SOURCE: Ok Magazine

Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, the family of 3 shared adorable snaps on Instagram.

It was until August 24, 2020, when Metcalfe came up with a Twitter statement that she and Greg had split a couple of months ago. She shared the same on Instagram stating their split was amicable & would remain friends.

CAPTION: Jennifer announced her split with boyfriend Greg via Instagram SOURCE: Instagram@missjenjomet

However, the actual reason behind their break-up is still a mystery.

Previous Relationships

Prior to Greg, Jennifer who plays Mercedes McQueen in Hollyoaks already went through relationship failures. In 2006, she was in a relationship with Sean Stevens. Then from 2007 to 2008, Metcalfe dated soccer player Jermaine Pennant.

In 2010, she began dating a French ice dancer Sylvain Longchambon but broke up 2 years later.

Jennifer's Alleged Boyfriend Chris Eagles Fathers 2 Children

Eagles, who made 5 Premier League seasons with Manchester United was engaged to then-fiancee Danielle Mitchinson. Reportedly, the parents of 2 children, called-off their engagement in October 2020, after 8 years of relationship.

They lived in a £3million Cheshire mansion before Mitchinson walked out following their split.

As per The Sun, Chris paid up the six months rent for Danielle's three-bed apartment and gives her an allowance of £500 per month.