Springbok Jesse Kriel Confirms He Is Single in Skincare Brand Video
- Springbok Jesse Kriel dropped a surprise revelation about his relationship status during a video for a skincare brand he represents
- The 32-year-old rugby star had previously been in a long-term relationship with Hope Mortimer, a chartered accountant, since 2018
- Kriel's response came after a fan asked him directly, with the Bok initially being coy before giving a definitive answer
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Springbok winger Jesse Kriel has confirmed he is currently single, catching fans off guard after years in a high-profile relationship.
The 32-year-old made the revelation in a YouTube video produced by a skincare brand he endorses, in which he read and responded to messages from rugby supporters. The segment began with Kriel fielding comments about his physique, with several fans praising his legs and thighs.
"Thank you, I work hard to keep my legs in shape to perform well on the rugby field," he responded, visibly amused.
Jesse Kriel drops his relationship status
The conversation took a more personal turn when a fan drew a comparison between Kriel and fellow Springbok Willie le Roux, describing both players as handsome. Kriel was quick to deflect: "Willie is very handsome. Probably why he is married, and I'm not."
When another fan asked him directly whether he was single, Kriel initially hedged before coming clean.
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"Maybe, maybe not. Jokes, I am [single]," he said.
Watch the video below.
What happened to Jesse and Hope?
Kriel had been in a long-term relationship with Hope Mortimer, a chartered accountant, since 2018. Their relationship became public when he shared an image with her at an official Springbok event that year.
In 2020, Kriel expressed his feelings openly on social media, writing:
"A million times over. I will always choose you." The couple last appeared together on their respective social media profiles in 2024, and neither has publicly addressed the apparent end of the relationship.
Kriel is the twin brother of fellow professional rugby player Dan Kriel and is widely regarded as one of the more likeable personalities in South African rugby, known for his multilingual abilities and approachable manner.
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