Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass reunite with £2m decision made ahead of quitting UK

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass reunite with £2m decision made ahead of quitting UK
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is said to have rekindled his relationship with former fiancee Laila Rouass just nine months after the couple announced their split
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass are claimed to have rekindled their relationship
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Snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan has reportedly rekindled his romance with former fiancée Laila Rouass, just months after their separation.
The snooker ace, known as 'The Rocket', parted ways with the Strictly Come Dancing star last year after a 13-year relationship. Their breakup coincided with what many consider to have been O'Sullivan's toughest period professionally, having played sparingly in 2025 before entering this year's world championship.
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However, it seems the couple have now reunited, with reports indicating they are back together. The Sun claims that O'Sullivan and Rouass are not only reuniting but also planning a move to Dubai and have put their £2m home up for sale ahead of relocating.
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A source said: "They have been back together for a while. The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them - and that is being together.
"Ronnie is moving to the Middle East and Laila is going with him. They've talked about living in Dubai, which is just a two-hour flight from where Ronnie has his snooker academy in Saudi Arabia.
"He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and Laila. They have had their issues in the past but Ronnie and Laila have worked through it and seem really happy again.
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"The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life.
"They've been on and off before but Ronnie really wants to make it work with Laila. She will be joining him in the Middle East and they'll see how it goes."
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Earlier this year, they listed their £2million property in Epping Forest for sale in preparation for their relocation. A source told The Mirror: "The property has now been sold, subject to contract."
The news of the couple's reunion comes after Rouass broke her silence on their original separation back in March. Taking to Instagram, she said: "Break ups can strip you down to your essence," she wrote.
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass are reportedly moving to Dubai
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"I got through mine by using pain as fuel to take control because no matter what, we will lose parts of ourselves in relationships. It's normal, don't beat yourself up.
"One thing I'm conscious of not doing is trying to get back where I was. No, I'm discovering who I've become. I've gone through various emotions... hurt, pain, anger but what I've realised about anger is that it's bottomless."
O'Sullivan reached the World Championship semi-finals in May, where he was defeated by eventual champion Zhao Xintong at the Crucible.

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