GARY Lineker's brother Wayne came into the public spotlight after appearing on Celebs Go Dating in 2021.
Shocking footage of the nightclub owner being assaulted by thugs in Ibiza emerged in June 2024.
Who is Wayne Lineker?
Wayne is the younger brother to football legend Gary Lineker.
The 62-year-old is known for owning Ibiza's famous O Beach Ibiza, which has a big celebrity following.
He kicked off his nightlife empire in 1988 with his own brand of sports bars called Lineker’s Bar.
Lineker’s Bar now has branches in the Costa del Sol, Majorca, Puerto Banus, as well as Ibiza.
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In January 2021, Wayne took part in Celebs Go Dating during pandemic restrictions.
In order to make sure the set-up was Covid-secure and the celebs were as safe as possible, the celebs are stayed in a nine-bed Surrey Mansion for the four-week duration of the show.
This is a departure from previous series' in which celebrities were free to otherwise go about their lives.
During Wayne's time on the show he dated Billie Jean, after first going for Jodie.
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He also confessed that he had never dated a woman older than 30.
You can follow him on Instagram at @waynelineker where he has amassed over a million followers.
Is Wayne Lineker married?
As of June 2024, Wayne is reportedly single.
In November 2018, he split from 26-year-old model Danielle Sandhu.
The pair, who were engaged, enjoyed a four-year relationship.
In February 2021, Wayne claimed he was engaged to Chloe Ferry by saying "she said yes" alongside a photo of the pair together and her wearing a ring.
The millionaire club owner starred on Celebs Go Dating series with Geordie Shore star Chloe.
It was unclear whether the announcement was a practical joke and publicity stunt — or if the pair were really engaged.
But Wayne later told Access All Areas on FUBAR Radio it was an elaborate prank.
He explained: "Me and Chloe just have a laugh all the time.
"We're in the mansion and she had a wedding ring. She went, "Come on, Wayne, let's pretend we're getting married".
"Because, I mean, we are seeing each other a little bit and having a bit of flirtatious banter."
How many kids does Wayne Lineker have?
Wayne has four children has three sons — Duane, Sean, and Freddie — and a daughter named Tia.
Duane followed in his father's footsteps and runs O Beach Ibiza with his partner Megan.
His brother Sean also reportedly helps him and Wayne out at the lavish beach resort.
Tia is a model who has worked with big brands including PrettyLittleThing, and an influencer with over 656K followers on Instagram.
What is Wayne Lineker's net worth?
As of 2024, Wayne reportedly has a net worth of around £30million.
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Even though Wayne saw many of his clubs and bars having to close their doors during the pandemic, he has still earned an impressive fortune from his empire.
The entrepreneur's wealth has largely come from his club franchise.