Ex-England Player Claims to Have ‘Found The One’ After Flirtatious Chat with AI

Former Manchester United footballer Jesse Lingard, now playing for FC Seoul in South Korea, has revealed he had a playful and flirtatious exchange with an AI chatbot. The 32-year-old shared that he jokingly said he had ‘found the one’ after a series of flirty messages with ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI.

Lingard, who last played in England with Nottingham Forest, admitted he engaged with the AI platform in a lighthearted manner, even assigning a gender to the chatbot and expressing affection with a humorous message: ‘She really is the one,’ accompanied by a love heart emoji and a tearful face. The conversation involved playful banter and flirty exchanges, as the AI responded with friendly and engaging replies.

The exchange began with Lingard greeting the chatbot as ‘Hey boo thang,’ to which ChatGPT responded with a smirking emoji, asking if Lingard needed help or just wanted to share his vibes. The AI then complimented his charm, asking about his mood — whether he was feeling flirty, focused, or chaotic. The conversation demonstrates how AI models can simulate natural dialogue, adapting responses based on previous inputs.

Lingard’s recent move to FC Seoul in February surprised many, and he has embraced life in South Korea, proudly showing off his new haircut in a recent interview. His fresh look has garnered praise from former teammates, including Timothy Fosu-Mensah.

Reflecting on his career, Lingard previously had a successful stint loaned to West Ham, scoring nine goals in 16 matches. However, his time at Nottingham Forest was less fruitful, with limited appearances before his release last summer. Despite shifts in his career, Lingard continues to maintain a lively and humorous approach to life both on and off the pitch.