Know all details about Joe Westerman’s engagement with his girlfriend, real estate agent Alison Hopkinson and his history with ex-wife Lauren
Joe Westerman, the rugby league star who made headlines after being filmed performing a s*x act on a friend’s wife behind a Greggs store, has found love again. The 34-year-old is now engaged to local estate agent Alison Hopkinson. This comes after Westerman was thrust into the national spotlight following the release of his graphic video in 2023.
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The incident took place last February, when Westerman, after a drunken night out in Pontefract, was filmed in a compromising position. The seven-second video went viral, causing the rugby star significant public humiliation. As a result, Westerman was fined by his Super League club, Castleford Tigers, and ordered to do community work. The fallout from the scandal was swift, with his wife, Lauren, immediately ending their nine-year marriage upon learning about the video.
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A scandal gap is opening up. We can’t compete.— Big Jez (@THE_REAL_BIGJEZ) February 15, 2023
Westerman attempted to make amends, sending multiple texts to his ex-wife Lauren expressing deep regret and claiming he had no memory of the events. However, Lauren rejected Westerman’s apology, emphasizing that she couldn’t set such an example for their children, particularly her daughters. She also expressed disgust at the thought of reconciling with him, stating that the only reason he admitted to the incident was because the video had gone public.
Lauren’s stance was firm: she would never take him back, and she had to focus on rebuilding her life with her children. Despite the public fallout, father of three, rugby player Westerman eventually found a new relationship with age 35 Alison Hopkinson, a mother-of-two who is divorced and local real estate agent. The couple began dating six months after the scandal, and they recently got engaged. Alison shared celebratory photos of their engagement on social media, including a heart-shaped balloon, a bottle of champagne, and the sparkling engagement ring.
To anybody who has seen the video of my dad Joe Westerman I’d just like to say it is not my mum is not the scruffy bastered with the tramp stamp and I’d appreciate it if the video can be taken down and not put up again as people don’t understand how it feels watching the sick vid
— Westerman Brooke (@WestermanBrook1) February 12, 2023
As for Westerman, he continued his career with Castleford Tigers, despite facing public scrutiny. The rugby player will soon be honored with a testimonial match against Hull, marking 17 years of his career. In the meantime, he and Alison were seen together at Pontefract races, where Westerman posted a heartfelt tribute to her, complete with a love heart emoji.