After months of emotional upheaval, Jesse Wood seems to be moving forward with a new spark in his life.
The 48-year-old musician and estranged husband of Fearne Cotton appears smitten with his new girlfriend, actress and former Made in Chelsea star Gemma Gregory.
The couple, who went public just two months ago, are already looking cozy and close, as shown in a series of sweet Instagram photos posted by Gemma.
One snap, taken in a sunlit field, shows the pair cuddling and laughing, with the caption: “Love is the frequency of magic,” followed by a star and heart emoji.
Friends Notice a New Glow in Jesse’s Life
The romance seems to be moving quickly.
Friends close to the couple say it’s more than just a post-breakup fling.
“It’s getting serious now,” one insider told MailOnline.
“They’re spending loads of time together and really connecting.
Jesse’s been through a rough patch, but Gemma has lifted him emotionally.
They just click – she makes him laugh, and he feels relaxed around her.”
The chemistry between them has been evident since April, when Gemma first shared a sunny snap of Jesse hugging her with the caption: “Bloody love this one.”
Life After Fearne: How It’s Been for Both
Jesse’s blossoming romance comes on the heels of his split from Fearne Cotton, who confirmed their separation last December after ten years of marriage.
Just weeks before Jesse and Gemma went public, photos emerged showing Fearne kissing her new partner, TV director Elliot Hegarty.
Fearne later opened up about the breakup on Lorraine, calling the split “very amicable” and sharing that their children, Rex (11) and Honey (8), were coping well.
She also revealed she had undergone surgery last year to remove two benign tumours from her jaw.
A Family Reaction and Looking Ahead
While Jesse has kept quiet publicly about the breakup, his stepmother Jo Wood, the former wife of Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood, offered her take earlier this year.
“I was shocked, actually,” she said.
“I didn’t expect Fearne to have a new boyfriend. And Jesse was devastated.
But these things happen – I’m sure he’ll be happy again. Their time was up.”
Jo also mentioned she was looking forward to meeting Gemma, though at the time the relationship was still very new.
Who Is Gemma Gregory?
Gemma isn’t new to the spotlight. She once played young Estella in the 1999 adaptation of Great Expectations and made a brief appearance in Made in Chelsea in 2012, thanks to her long-standing friendship with Hugo Taylor.
She’s also been romantically linked to some notable names, including Prince Charles’ godson Nicholas Knatchbull and England polo captain Henry Brett.
Despite her glamorous past, Gemma has kept a low profile in recent years – but friends now say she’s “glowing” with happiness since reconnecting with love.
Fearne’s New Chapter
As for Fearne, she’s embracing the next phase of life with enthusiasm.
In a recent chat with BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills, she shared that she’s feeling more vibrant than ever in her forties.
“I’m really happy,” she said. “I’m springing out of bed in the morning ready for life.
I just want to have fun now.”