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A rugby star who was divorced after a video of him engaging in "lewd acts with his wife's friend in an alleyway" went viral, but now his new wife is also a "friend's ex-wife"... "The ultimate scandal"

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Joe Westerman (left) and Alison Hopkinson. /Photo=Joe Westerman SNS
Joe Westerman (left) and Alison Hopkinson. /Photo=Joe Westerman SNS

British rugby star Joe Westerman (36), who was divorced after being caught engaging in inappropriate behavior with his wife's friend on a street during the daytime, has remarried the ex-wife of another friend.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 28th (Korean time) that "Westerman, who was released from his team following a past affair scandal, recently held a wedding ceremony with Alison Hopkinson after an engagement period of about two years."

Westerman posted photos of his wedding, which took place in Scarborough, Canada, on his social media (SNS). Wearing a beige suit, he left the caption "A day we will never forget" alongside Alison in her wedding dress. The couple has departed for their honeymoon with their children. The new bride, Alison, is known to be a local real estate agent and the ex-wife of another friend of Westerman's.

A scene from Joe Westerman's (center) wedding. /Photo=Joe Westerman SNS
A scene from Joe Westerman's (center) wedding. /Photo=Joe Westerman SNS
Wedding photos of Joe Westerman and Alison Hopkinson. /Photo=Joe Westerman SNS
Wedding photos of Joe Westerman and Alison Hopkinson. /Photo=Joe Westerman SNS

Westerman caused a major scandal just before the start of the Super League season in 2023. A video of him having sex with a woman in an alleyway behind a shop called "Greg's" in Pontefract, England, spread on SNS. The player, who has a robust build standing at 193 cm tall, committed this act immediately after drinking alcohol for 15 hours.

Ultimately, he had to issue a formal apology to his family, friends, the club, and the entire rugby league. In particular, it caused great shock when it was revealed that the woman involved was a friend of his then-wife, Lauren Boyd (38), and his team, Castleford Tigers, immediately released him despite his status as an England national team player.

A scene from the video showing Joe Westerman's inappropriate behavior. /Photo=The Sun
A scene from the video showing Joe Westerman's inappropriate behavior. /Photo=The Sun

His ex-wife Lauren, whom he had dated since childhood and married in 2014, ended their nine-year marriage immediately after the video was released. At the time, Lauren drew a clear line, stating, "The woman in the video is not me. My children have no reason to see such a video on SNS."

Westerman sought forgiveness via text message, saying, "I was drunk and don't even remember it. I did something disgusting that I will have to carry for the rest of my life," but he was ultimately kicked out of the house. However, Lauren had previously expressed her feelings, stating, "After that video, just thinking about kissing him made me feel disgusted."

Meanwhile, ex-wife Lauren has also found new love. Just a few weeks before Westerman's remarriage, Lauren held a wedding ceremony with her new partner, Carl Holmes (38), and posted honeymoon photos on SNS.

Joe Westerman (left) and his ex-wife Lauren Boyd. /Photo=The Sun
Joe Westerman (left) and his ex-wife Lauren Boyd. /Photo=The Sun

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