Anita Rani confirms romance with Alex Lavery at London Fashion Week Burberry afterparty
Countryfile presenter seen hand-in-hand with Frqncy Ldn founder during Burberry event following 14-year marriage split
Anita Rani has confirmed she is dating again, stepping out hand in hand with her new boyfriend, Alex Lavery, at a London Fashion Week Burberry after‑party. The Countryfile presenter appeared upbeat as she arrived at the Chiltern Firehouse with Lavery after attending Burberry’s runway show earlier in the evening, signaling a new chapter after her split from tech executive Bhupinder Rehal in 2023.
Rani, 47, was dressed for the occasion in a trench coat as she headed to the gathering with Lavery, who is known for leading an immersive sonic experience company that explores the effects of sound and mind on the body. The pair were photographed arriving together and appeared to be enjoying the moment, pausing to exchange smiles as they walked into the venue holding hands.
Lavery is the founder of Frqncy Ldn, a company that develops immersive sound experiences aimed at influencing mood and perception. He has previously performed sound meditations as part of Glastonbury Festival’s wellness programming, a detail that underscores the couple’s public embrace of wellness‑oriented events in recent months. The Sun has reported that the pair were also seen together at other social occasions this summer, including the Green Man Music Festival and a stop at a B&Q homeware store, suggesting a growing closeness outside of formal industry events.
Rani’s romance comes two years after her split from Bhupinder Rehal, with The Mirror noting in 2023 that the end of the 14‑year marriage had followed a period in which their hectic schedules had pulled them apart. The presenter has since spoken candidly about rebuilding her life post‑divorce, describing a period in which she felt she was entering a new phase and calling it Chapter Two. In conversations at the time with The Sunday Times via Love Sunday Magazine, she discussed finding freedom after divorce and reasserting her own wants and boundaries, highlighting a shift from a life historically framed by family duties to one focused on personal growth.
Rani’s background—born and raised in Bradford to Indian‑born parents—has shaped her approach to life and career. She has spoken about the cultural expectations she faced and the tension between duty and personal ambition, noting that divorce had long been viewed with gravity in her family. Her reflections have emphasized the importance of autonomy and self‑definition, themes she has pursued publicly as she embarked on what she described as a new chapter in her forties.
The public appearance at the Burberry after‑party marks what appears to be Rani’s first confirmed outing with Lavery since their relationship became known, and it follows earlier reports of a summer together at music and cultural venues. While neither party has issued a formal statement beyond the sighting, the couple’s hand‑in‑hand arrival at the event signals a confident, affectionate public step forward. As fashion week continues, observers will be watching to see how Rani’s personal life intersects with her high‑visibility role on television and her ongoing commitments in the cultural and entertainment spheres.