Tim Tebow announces romantic relationship with famous woman - 'I am very lucky'

It is, as the kids would say, “Facebook official.”

After weeks of swirling rumors, Tim Tebow has publicly acknowledged that he’s in a relationship with reigning Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters.

He confirmed the rumors to ESPN‘s Pedro Gomez.

“She is a really special girl and I am very lucky and blessed for her coming into my life,” Tebow told Gomez.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies outfielder/DH also acknowledged how difficult it was for him to put his private life out like that.

“I am usually very private with these things, but I am very thankful,” he said.

Tebow, 30, felt compelled to address the rumors after social media posts by his brother and sister sparked rampant speculation that he was dating Nel-Peters.

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Great dinner with family and friends last night and soooo many laughs with this amazing crew! I 👀 u Wendy…

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

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Nel-Peters, 23, is the 2017 Miss Universe winner and is from South Africa.

Tebow and Nel-Peters are both living in New York state. Tebow plays minor league baseball in Binghamton, New York.

Nel-Peters has yet to publicly acknowledge the relationship.

Her 1.1 million Instagram followers won’t find any images of the two together.

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That being said, on the surface, the two both seem to have a lot in common.

Both are patriotic despite neither being born in the United States. Nel-Peters is from South Africa and Tebow was born in the Philippines.

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It has been such an honor to learn about this country’s history and traditions. So happy I could celebrate the holiday with my stateside friends. #4thOfJuly #USA

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Grateful for all the American heroes who protect and defend our great nation. #GodBlessAmerica

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Both Tebow and Nel-Peters do extensive charity work. Tebow’s philanthropic work through his Tim Tebow Foundation is well-chronicled. Nel-Peters recently started to work with UFC to help women learn how to protect themselves and their children.

This isn’t the first time Tebow has been romantically linked to a Miss Universe. He was long rumored to be dating former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, although that relationship was never substantiated.

Now, the next question is, how does Nel-Peters feel about Tebow’s desire to adopt a child from every continent?

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