Cole Palmer and Connie Grace (foto: Official TW/IG/FB account)
Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s rising star, and his girlfriend Connie Grace turned heads at the prestigious GQ Men of the Year Awards held at the Kensington Roof Gardens in London.
This marked the couple's first official red-carpet appearance together since rumors of their relationship surfaced last summer.
The 22-year-old footballer looked dapper in a classic black tuxedo and bowtie, while Connie, a Manchester-based nail artist and influencer, wowed in a daring cut-out black gown. The couple shared the spotlight with Palmer’s mother, Marie, and father, Jermaine, who brought their own elegance to the event.
Palmer’s England teammate and GQ cover co-star, Kobbie Mainoo, also attended the glamorous evening, sporting a bold leather-look suit paired with a casual white T-shirt. The duo's presence highlighted their growing stature both on and off the pitch.
Connie, who has over 17,000 followers on Instagram, has quickly endeared herself to fans with her chic fashion sense and warm personality. She has supported Palmer at several Chelsea matches this season and was also by his side in September when he celebrated winning the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
While Palmer recently withdrew from the England squad due to injury, he is expected to return for Chelsea’s match against Leicester on Saturday, adding to his already stellar season.