Josie Gibson has made a surprising U-turn regarding her stance on relationships after sparking romance rumors with hunky farrier Sam Wolfenden.
Previously, Josie had revealed that she wanted to remain single in order to protect her young son, Reggie, but now, the This Morning star, 41, has been spotted getting cozy with Sam, leaving fans buzzing about their blossoming romance. Now, sources close to Josie say she’s “smitten” and has changed her perspective on dating.
Romance Rumors with Sam Wolfenden
Earlier this week, Josie appeared on This Morning, presenting a segment live from the Cheltenham Festival. She was joined by Sam, 32, a popular influencer and farrier with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram and 760k on TikTok.
When the cameras stopped rolling, their playful chemistry was undeniable. The two were later seen enjoying the races together, sharing laughs, gazing into each other’s eyes, and even holding hands.
Josie Gibson ‘Smitten’ with Sam Wolfenden
Now, it’s being reported that Josie is truly “smitten” with Sam, and is hopeful that this romance is “the real deal.”
“Josie has never felt happier than she does right now; she’s smitten. She’s hoping it’s the real deal with Sam. Anyone who sees them together notices they have a great connection and really make each other laugh,” a source told New Magazine.
This new relationship marks a significant shift for Josie. She had previously admitted that it felt “unfair” to have a partner because her time was consumed by raising Reggie and maintaining her TV career. In 2023, she told OK! Magazine: “The only man in my life is Reggie. I want to protect him.”
Josie had also said she wouldn’t introduce any new man to Reggie until they were firmly established in her life. “I’d have to be dating someone for a year before I’d introduce them to Reg. You’ve got to be careful that people are with you for the right reasons.”
Josie’s Change of Heart
However, it seems that Sam has caused Josie to reconsider her stance on relationships.
“She feels like she deserves this moment in her life,” the source explained. “Josie has been doing a lot of self-care recently, working out, focusing on her health after dealing with various health and weight struggles, and now she’s reaping the benefits.”
After shedding five stone, Josie now feels confident and comfortable “in her own skin.”
“She’s feeling really confident, and it shows. Everything is coming up rosy for Josie!” the source added.
