Jermain Defoe and girlfriend Alisha LeMay made a rare public appearance in London on Monday evening as they attended the 60th anniversary dinner for Chelsea's iconic restaurant, Daphne's.
The ex-Tottenham Hotspur and England striker, 41, posed for photos alongside LeMay, 31, as they celebrated the milestone event.
The former footballer looked relaxed in a dark sweatshirt paired with beige trousers and trainers while mingling with guests at the exclusive event.
The couple were all smiles as they sipped on champagne and posed for photographs while rubbing shoulders with Donna Air and Spanish model Elen Rivas.
Also in attendance was Lady Sabrina Percy, who looked chic in a black jacket dress.
During the evening’s festivities, guests enjoyed delicious offerings from Daphne’s kitchen, including wagyu beef tartare with truffle, seared blue fin tuna with caponata and tiramisu chocolate truffles.
To complement the evening’s dishes, guests enjoyed an exquisite selection of drinks, including bespoke cocktails, and champagne, all while guests were entertained by Francesco & the Rivieras.
Defoe and LeMay’s rare outing follows reports that the couple had taken a make-or-break holiday to the Dominican Republic, after their relationship was shaken by a cheating scandal.
Sources reported in February that tensions remained between them, although they vowed to give things another shot after he was caught kissing a different woman.
The footballer knew he had "a lot of work to do" to regain the influencer's trust. Photos obtained by The Sun at the time showed them preparing to jet off on a Caribbean getaway in a bid to rekindle their romance.
They were first linked romantically last year, just weeks after his split from wife Donna Tierney in January, only seven months after their wedding.
The couple made their red carpet debut in October 2023, sparking engagement rumors when LeMay was seen wearing a large diamond on her ring finger. However, just days later, the sports star was spotted kissing wedding planner Paige, 29.
After being seen with the wedding planner on multiple occasions, LeMay posted a message on Instagram hinting at "everything happens for a reason" and "finding better," though the post was later deleted.
However, their appearance at the event suggests the couple are moving forward, enjoying a night out together at one of London’s most beloved dining spots.
