Stuart Hogg leaves the gym with ‘world’s sexiest jockey’ Leonna Taylor after couple went public with romance following his split from pregnant wife

Stuart Hogg spent some quality time with Leonna Mair as they went to work out together at a gym in Cheshire on Thursday.

The former Scotland rugby captain, 31, and the former jockey, 32, have been dating since Stewart left his wife Gillian Hogg, 36, for her while she was pregnant with their fourth child.

Stuart went for a walk with Leonna wearing a purple long-sleeve top and gray trousers.

The jockey opted for a casual look in a red top, which she paired with black leggings, matching sneakers and a Christian Dior handbag.

The couple, who recently enjoyed a luxury spa trip to Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat in Staffordshire, left with Leonna behind the wheel.

The outing comes after it was revealed Gillian was left “devastated” after he left her for Leonna while she was pregnant.

After news of the split broke, Stewart shared a cryptic Instagram post with a quote that said, “Stop being afraid of what can go wrong and start enjoying what can go right.”

A source told MailOnline that Gillian was “completely blindsided by this”, adding: “She is devastated and heartbroken at the end of her marriage. Despite all this, she still loved Stuart.

“They were together for seven years, so it’s very difficult for her to realize what’s happening. Emotionally, she’s all over the place.”

The friend continued: “She’s broken into a million pieces. The birth of their fourth child should have been a happy time for them as a family, but instead her life was cut short.”

Neighbors of the couple, who lived in Howick, Scotland, said there were rumors that Hogg and Gillian had split several weeks ago after he was rarely seen at the family home.

One said: “Gillian is a lovely woman and they seem like the perfect couple.”

“But we had a strange feeling that something was wrong because he hadn’t been here for a long time. And when we asked, Gillian said he was away working on something.

“But even at that moment it was a little strange because she was pregnant, so he would probably want to be here as long as possible for her sake.

“He’s very stupid and selfish for doing this.”

Scotland’s record goalscorer and former captain retired earlier this year and thanked his wife and “loving family” for supporting his career.

It’s unclear how Stuart and his new love Leonna met – or when the couple first met – but residents of Hawick Scotland reported seeing the duo “canoodling” in a local pub.

A source close to Gillian also reported this. Sun The mother of four is “heartbroken” and appears to be disappointed that her children’s “father is flaunting his new relationship on social media.”

“She just can’t wrap her head around the timing of it all,” the source added.

In announcing Phoebe’s birth on Sunday, Gillian made no mention of Hogg, writing “one last bit for my little family.”

Another source told The Sun that Stuart and Gillian’s marriage broke down when they returned to their hometown.

Defender Stewart made exactly 100 appearances for Scotland and played 11 Tests for the Lions. He was captain of both teams.

During his illustrious career he also played for Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs, making almost 200 appearances for both teams.

Announcing his retirement in July, which meant he would not play in a third Rubin World Cup, he said: “It is difficult to begin with, but it is with great sadness and great pride that I announce my retirement from the game of rugby with immediate effect.” . .

“I fought tooth and nail to get to the Rugby World Cup, but this time my body couldn’t do what I wanted and needed. We knew this day would come sooner or later, I just never thought it would happen so soon.

“It’s hard to put into words how much the game has impacted my life. I will retire knowing that I gave my body and heart to rugby.

“I will be forever grateful to this amazing community and look forward to beginning my journey as a proud fan of the team.”

His new love Leonna won 32 races between 2009 and 2013 but retired with an ankle injury.

She was dubbed the “world’s sexiest jockey” when she posed in lingerie for a Zoo magazine photo shoot in 2013.

Speaking about her 2021 cover appearance, she told Racing Post: “I know the reasons why I did it and I think they were the right reasons. It didn’t hurt anyone and I don’t regret it.

“I didn’t take my breasts out and I would never do that. I hope to have children in the future and they didn’t find anything on the Internet that I would be ashamed of, nothing at all.

“I think because I am a girl with a certain image, I will have to work harder. I still believe that people look at someone like me and think, “That’s stupid.”

“It really upsets me when people say that I get work on television just because I’m beautiful. I don’t just stand in front of the camera and do nothing.

“We all know people who have taken a job for the wrong reasons. I have a job because I worked hard, proved myself and became successful.”

After her racing career ended, Ms Mair turned to the experts, working for the likes of Sky Sports and ITV.