Love Island star Montel McKenzie debuts romance with 'world's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann as the couple go Instagram official with sizzling snaps
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Love Island star Montel McKenzie has revealed he's dating 'the world's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann.
Swiss footballer Alisha manages a six-a-side team alongside Love Island host Maya Jama for KSI's Baller League - for which Montel plays.
Going public with the romance on Wednesday evening, Montel shared a sweet birthday tribute to his girlfriend as he shared a slew of snaps.
In the snaps, the couple were seen enjoying a sun-soaked trip to a mystery location, looking smitten as they shared a passionate smooch.
'Happy Birthday baby,' Montel captioned the snaps, in which the pair could be seen beaming at each other.
Semi-professional footballer and Love Island All Stars' Montel has been dating Alisha, who plays for FC Como as well as Switzerland's national team, since they met on Baller League.
Love Island star Montel McKenzie revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that he's dating 'the world's sexiest footballer' Alisha Lehmann
Going public with the romance on Wednesday evening, Montel shared a sweet birthday tribute to his girlfriend as he shared a slew of snaps
A source told The Sun of the romance: 'It hasn't been much of a secret within the Baller League set up.
'They hit it off straight away have been going on dates afterwards. Alisha has been flying him to her Como apartment for sneaky weekend breaks for a while now, I don't think Montel could believe his luck.'
The source added their relationship began as a casual thing but became more serious.
Montel's Love Island pals were quick to celebrate the news, with Sammy Root writing: 'Happy for you brother.'
'YEAHHH,' added Nas Majeed, while Tyrique Hyde added: 'HARD LAUNCH.'
Alisha previously dated Brazilian footballer Douglas Luiz from 2021 until their split last year.
They former couple were together during their time playing for the respective women's and men's teams at Aston Villa.
After breaking up in 2022, they rekindled their romance at the start of 2024, with both players signing a deal to move to Juventus ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Swiss footballer Alisha manages a six-a-side team alongside Love Island host Maya Jama for KSI's Baller League - for which Montel plays
'Happy Birthday baby,' Montel captioned the snaps, in which the pair could be seen beaming at each other
Semi-professional footballer and Love Island All Stars' Montel has been dating Alisha, who plays for FC Como as well as Switzerland's national team, since they met on Baller League
In the snaps, the couple were seen enjoying a sun-soaked trip to a mystery location, looking smitten as they shared a passionate smooch
A source told The Sun of the romance: 'It hasn't been much of a secret within the Baller League set up'
However, speculation that the couple had broken up was rife at the end of the last campaign, with the Italian press suggesting that they had been separated for some time.
During a girls weekend celebrating the Oktoberfest in Bavaria, Alisha was happy to share a little detail in an unusual way.
Sporting the traditional Bavarian dirndl, Alisha tied the bow of her outfit on her left side, which traditionally is done to show that the wearer is single.
A bow tied at the waist on the right side of the body shows that the wearer is taken and not interested in romantic attention, while tying the bow in the middle is reserved for those keen not to share details about their private lives.
Alisha gleefully posed for pictures with her friends as she celebrated the traditional event, downing a stein of beer and enjoying platters of Bavarian delicacies.
Montel's Love Island pals were quick to celebrate the news, with Sammy Root writing: 'Happy for you brother'
Alisha previously dated Brazilian footballer Douglas Luiz from 2021 until their split last year
Meanwhile Montel was last romantically linked to fellow Love Island's Kaz Crossley - who he met on the All Stars version in 2025 (Pictured)
Meanwhile Montel was last romantically linked to fellow Love Island's Kaz Crossley - who he met on the All Stars version in 2025.
Kaz confirmed they had split in June of last year as she appeared on Love Island Aftersun.
She told Maya when asked about Montel the pair were 'very good friends'.
However her pal Gabby Allen was quick to chime in saying 'With benefits!' before Kaz added: 'Well a girl’s got needs!'
