Who Is Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Tim Tebow’s New Girlfriend?

Tim Tebow has confirmed there is a new lady in his life, but who is Dem-Leigh Nel-Peters?

In an interview with ESPN, the former NFL star turned MLB star confirmed his relationship with Nel-Peters. “She is a really special girl and I am very lucky and blessed for her coming into my life,” he shared. “I am usually very private with these things but I am very thankful.”

But who exactly is Dem-Leigh Nel-Peters?

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She is a 23-year-old South African model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe in 2017. She is the second ever Miss South Africa to win Miss Universe.

From France to South Africa (@irismittenaeremf get it …. 😉) This one is for every single girl and boy that has a dream! Nothing is ever impossible! South Africa I ❤️ you. @missuniverse #missuniverse Dress by @anelbothac

A post shared by Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (@demileighnp) on Nov 27, 2017 at 6:34am PST

Nel-Peters was born in the Western Cape of South Africa to her parents Bennie Peters and Anne-Marie Steenkamp. She is an Afrikaner of French, Dutch and German origin.

 

Dad and mom nr. 2 in the house 🤗🤗 #missuniverse #southafrica #rehearsals

A post shared by Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (@demileighnp) on Nov 22, 2017 at 1:01pm PST

Nel-Peters wen to North-West University to earn her bachelor’s degree in business management, she is also fluent in both English and Afrikaans.

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Even though she was born and raised in South Africa, she now lives in New York City.

Warmer weather ☀️

A post shared by Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (@demileighnp) on Jun 14, 2018 at 11:47am PDT

The couple do not have any pictures together on their social media, however Tebow’s sister, Katie Tebow, shared a photo of all of them together, which caused speculation.

Fun hanging on the set of the heisman shoot! @timtebow @robbytebow @demileighnp

A post shared by Katie Tebow (@katie_tebow) on Jul 10, 2018 at 2:34pm PDT