Chelsea’s poster boy showed his romantic side by spoiling his new girlfriend with gifts.
Cole Palmer has been making waves on social media following his recent holiday in Dubai, as the Three Lions star jetted off to the Middle East alongside several of his Chelsea teammates to unwind during the short league break.
While much of the focus online centred on the squad’s warm-weather reset, attention quickly shifted to posts shared by his girlfriend, Olivia Holder, who documented what appeared to be a private Valentine’s celebration layered into the getaway.
Palmer’s new girlfriend shows off Valentine gifts she received from Chelsea star
Holder appeared to reveal she had received not one but two bouquets for Valentine’s Day.
The first, a large mixed floral arrangement, was displayed across the bed inside their hotel room. She later posed with it for a mirror selfie.
In later slides, a second and more elaborate presentation appeared: a dome of red roses featuring the letter “L” picked out in white flowers, seemingly a nod to her name. A Chanel shopping bag could also be seen positioned nearby, hinting at an additional luxury gift as part of the romantic gesture.
Other clips showed the pair enjoying Dubai’s beachfront during the day.
Olivia also shared mirror selfies from inside their accommodation, posing with the bouquets in neutral-toned outfits.
Most recently, she posted a dinner date snap from a waterfront venue at night, with the pair seated side by side and Palmer’s arm wrapped around her.
Cole Palmer’s love life
Cole Palmer officially went public with his relationship with new girlfriend Olivia Holder in December 2025.
The couple made their relationship known when they were spotted on a public date at Winter Wonderland in London's Hyde Park on December 18, 2025.
During the outing, Palmer attempted to remain incognito by wearing a balaclava, but the pair was photographed enjoying the attractions and winning stuffed animals together.
Before his romance with Holder, a Bromley-based beautician, Palmer dated Connie Grace, a Manchester-based nail tech, for approximately three years.
The couple officially split in July 2025.
Unverified claims at the time suggested the breakup followed a period of tension after Palmer allegedly turned down a marriage proposal from Connie, citing that he was too young and wanted to focus strictly on his football career.
However, Connie later addressed these claims on social media, stating she had never proposed and urging followers not to believe everything they read.
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