Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg has parted ways with his wife and indulged in a spa retreat with former flat jockey, Leonna Mayor — renowned as the “world’s s*xiest jockey”
This development comes shortly after Stuart’s ex-wife, Gillian Hogg, announced the birth of their fourth child. The 31-year-old British and Irish Lions player connected with Leonna Mayor while Gillian shared the news of their daughter’s arrival.
Stuart Hogg goes to spa retreat with jockey Leonna Mayor days after splitting with pregnant wife Gillian Hogg
#StuartHogg “When my son, who is seven, turns up to me, and I come home from training, and he’s like: ‘Dad, do you want to go outside and play football?’ And I’m like: ‘mate, I can’t. I genuinely can’t, like I’m absolutely beat pic.twitter.com/H0kCtNOl0D
— MarkDev (@MarkDev20) November 16, 2023
I understand people fall out of love and move on. But what an absolute c**t of a man to do that to your wife, let alone whilst pregnant. She gave her body for your family so you could give your body to rugby. Or other activities so it seems. Excellent role model 🙄 #StuartHogg https://t.co/d9NB6XFKmB
— Dan (@danireland7) November 16, 2023
Stuart, the former Scotland skipper, recently made the decision to step away from rugby union to prioritize his family. However, close friends reveal that his seven-year marriage has crumbled, leading to Gillian leaving their home with their children and relocating to her mother’s residence.
The couple has taken the step of removing terms like “husband” and “wife” from their social media profiles. Gillian, in a post featuring their newborn Phoebe, made no mention of Stuart, referring to the baby as “the final piece to my little family.”
Stuart Spotted with Leonna?
Shortly thereafter, Stuart was spotted with Leonna at Moddershall Oaks in Staffordshire. Leonna, now a pundit after her flat jockey career, shared on social media, “The least Mondayest Monday ever.” Sources close to the situation express Gillian’s heartbreak, emphasizing the difficulty of the timing, especially for a new mother.
One source remarked, “The last thing any new mum would want is to see the father of her children flaunting his new relationship on social media.” Another insider revealed, “She just can’t wrap her head around the timing of it all,” highlighting Gillian’s unwavering support for Stuart’s career until their return to their hometown, where issues escalated to a breaking point.
Although the circumstances of Stuart and Leonna’s meeting remain unclear, local reports from Hawick, Scotland, suggest they were seen affectionate in a pub, and it’s claimed that Stuart has introduced her to his parents.
Stuart Hogg, a full-back, boasts an impressive rugby career, having played twice for the Lions, 100 times for Scotland, and contributed to clubs like Glasgow and Exeter.
On the other hand, Leonna Mayor, who won 32 races from 2009 to 2013 as a flat jockey, retired after an ankle injury. She transitioned to work as a showjumper and gained recognition as the world’s sexiest jockey in a 2013 magazine shoot.