How swimsuit model Ashlyn Castro wooed Jude Bellingham on karaoke dates and sizzling £1m luxury superyacht holidays

IT’S long been said that Jude Bellingham’s biggest supporter is his mother, Denise, who has been by the England star’s side throughout his meteoric rise to football stardom.

But during this year’s World Cup, another woman has become a familiar face in the stands cheering him on – his glamorous American girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro.

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The 28-year-old influencer has been dating the Real Madrid midfielder since 2024.

While neither has spoken publicly in detail about their relationship, Jude has affectionately referred to Ashlyn as “my love”, while she has described him as “the most thoughtful, kind-hearted, hard-working, incredible human I’ve ever known.”

Despite boasting more than one million followers across Instagram and TikTok, and working with major brands including Clarins, Ashlyn keeps much of her private life out of the spotlight.

Instead she fills her social media pages with fashion, beauty and travel content.

However, there are subtle nods to her footballer boyfriend.

Her most recent picture, posted from Miami – where she was supporting him during the World Cup – was simply captioned: “Sunshine state.”

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Jude couldn’t resist responding with a string of heart-eyes emojis, while Love Island star Uma Jammeh, who is friends with Ashlyn, commented: “Princess.”

Ashlyn has slotted seamlessly into Jude’s life, after winning over his fiercely protective parents.

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In 2025, Ashlyn was photographed sitting alongside Jude’s parents at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, watching him play.

She has since become a regular fixture at both Real Madrid and England matches, and earlier this year was even spotted sitting next to Denise during an England World Cup qualifier.

Reports have claimed the pair have formed an “unexpected and special bond”.

Rumours surrounding Jude and Ashlyn’s romantic connection first gathered pace at the end of 2024, when fans spotted them posting on each other’s Instagrams.

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Then, in January 2025, they were photographed enjoying lunch together in Madrid following Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over RB Salzburg.

Weeks later, Ashlyn was seen in a private hospitality box alongside members of Jude’s family during Real Madrid’s match against Girona, further fuelling speculation.

Their relationship became increasingly public over the following months, with the pair attending the Madrid Open together before Ashlyn was photographed greeting Jude with a kiss after England’s opening World Cup match against Croatia in Dallas in June 2026.

Although they largely keep their romance private, fans have occasionally been given glimpses into their relationship.

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For Jude’s 22nd birthday, Ashlyn shared a series of Instagram Stories showing the pair singing karaoke, dancing together and sharing a kiss.

She sweetly described him as both her “best karaoke partner” and her “best dance partner”.

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Jude also shared a series of snaps of Ashlyn relaxing by a fire wearing a Real Madrid shirt emblazoned with Bellingham’s name and number.

Later that summer, they were photographed enjoying a romantic holiday in Italy while Jude recovered from shoulder surgery ahead of the new football season.

The Real Madrid star whisked his partner away to Sardinia, where they hung out on a £1million superyacht, which can also be hired for £25,000-a-week.

Pictures showed the pair embracing as they soaked up the sun on board the boat.

Ashlyn is frequently spotted in Spain supporting him during Real Madrid matches, while also maintaining a home in Los Angeles – making it easier to spend time with him during this year’s US-hosted World Cup.

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