It was confirmed by Tim Tebow that he is dating 2017 Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. The former American footballer confirmed the news while giving an interview to ESPN.
He further said that he is very lucky that a special girl like Demi has come into his life. The baseball player said that he is too private with all these things but he is very thankful to what he has right now. It is rumored that both of them are spending time together and a photo shared by Tim’s sister put a stamp on these rumors. In an Instagram post shared by Katie Tebow, the duo was spotted together with the family.
While giving an interview with PEOPLE last year, Tim said that he was looking to start his own family. And in a pursue to grow his family, he is looking for a person who is in a relationship with God and had a good heart.
According to People magazine, Nel-Peters is currently living in New York and belongs to South Africa. She graduated from North-West University in business management and is fluent in both Afrikaans and English. According to some reports, she also dated Olivia Culpo a few years back and then broke up after a while.
The rumor of 30-year-old NFL player who switched from football to baseball, dating with miss universe 2017 was reported by PEOPLE magazine. In last few years, the magazine has spent a lot of time with the baseball player wither in his home, in a golf course or even during his tour to Haiti.
In this period of time, he spoke a lot of time about his search for true love. While giving an interview to PEOPLE last spring, he said he is looking for a sincere partner but can’t find one at the moment. He said that he wants to start his own family and don’t want to be single anymore. The NFL quarterback further said that he has so many things to do in life and he wants to have kids as well. When I will get the right person, no person will be happier than me, he added.
He said that he is in search of a person who has a kind heart and behave kindly to those people who have nothing to give in return. He says the most important thing in his life is his faith and said that he is looking for a person who can share this faith.
Back in 2014, Tim was announced as the most handsome men alive by PEOPLE and while giving an interview at that time he said that the person he is looking for should be deeper inside than outside. No doubt the person should have an attractive look but she also needs to be pure inside as well, he continued.
Now living in New York, Nel-Peters won miss universe title back in 2017. While receiving the honor in 2017, she said that she had a personal experience of women self-defense and she wanted to women how to defend themselves.
After being crowned Miss South Africa, Nel-Peters was carjacked and some people tried to force her into the car. But the 23-year-old fought bravely and punched one of them on the face and ran away.
What’s Next For Tim Tebow
It looks like the former football player will continue playing baseball with Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Previously, he was busy in writing his book “This Is The Day” which is expected to release in September. The theme of the book is to relive your dream and ignite your passion. Other notable tasks of Tim includes working for Tim Tebow Foundation, a charitable foundation.
In an interview to PEOPLE, he said that obviously, he wants to succeed in baseball but that doesn’t mean that he is not doing anything greater. He further said that the aim of our lives should be to bring hope and faith to those who need it in the darkest hours of their lives.