Grace Jackson reflects on her past fling with Marcus Rashford revealing how media attention and fan scrutiny impacted their short-lived romance.
Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford’s brief romance with Love Island All Star Grace Jackson might have ended months ago but the reality star is finally opening up about what went down between them.
After enjoying a short-lived fling in 2024, Grace called it quits in December, cutting ties with the footballer and moving on with her life.
Now, three months later, as she settles back into the Love Island villa, Grace is reflecting on the whirlwind romance and why things ultimately fizzled out.
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Speaking to fellow islanders on the show, she shared fresh insights into their time together and the challenges that came with dating one of England’s biggest football stars.
"It’s difficult because he can't go out and just go on a normal date," Grace admitted, shedding light on how Rashford’s high-profile status affected their dynamic as per The Sun.
"All these f*****g United fans were like commenting, thousands of comments on my pictures... they loved me. When the article came out, he scored two goals and he hadn't scored for like ages, so they said, 'You fixed him!'"
Grace and Marcus were spotted together on multiple occasions last year, enjoying dates in Cheshire, but it seems their romance never had the chance to fully blossom.
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Despite their chemistry, Grace realized that Rashford's lifestyle—and the constant public scrutiny—made dating too complicated.
"If it would have been a bit different, because he couldn’t really date so he’d be like, 'I wanna see you, just come to mine and chill with me' but I’m like, 'I don’t really wanna…'" she explained.
The reality star also suggested that media coverage played a role in their split, saying things "changed the vibe" once their connection became public knowledge.
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The pair had known each other for years, with Grace revealing she was friends with Rashford’s brother since she was 17.
"I think he did," Grace said when asked if Rashford truly liked her.
"I think it went a bit weird when all the articles were coming out but I've known his brother since I was like 17 so then he was like 'nah, don't worry about it, he knows it's not you' but it just changed the vibe a bit cause everyone knew and there wasn’t anything to know."
Though she initially downplayed the romance, it is clear that Grace and Marcus had something more than just casual chats.
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However, with Rashford's demanding football career—earning a reported £15 million a year—and the pressure of dating in the public eye, the relationship never had the chance to flourish.