Ronnie O'Sullivan and Laila Rouass Move On: £2 Million Home Sale Seals the Split
Ronnie O'Sullivan, one of snooker's biggest stars, and actress Laila Rouass have agreed to sell their former home for a hefty £2 million. After more than a decade of public ups and downs, the pair decided to call time on their relationship at the end of 2024. For anyone following the UK celebrity scene, their romance was often in the spotlight—sometimes for the wrong reasons.
The east London property that brought them together is now officially up for sale. This is more than just a business move—it's a signal that both are ready to close a major chapter. The spark first flew back in 2012 when Rouass, known for her role as Doctor Sahira Shah on Holby City, viewed O'Sullivan's place through a mutual connection at an estate agency. The snooker legend wasted no time; he reached out through their shared friend, and things quickly turned romantic. Not long after, they were engaged by 2013, though they never made it down the aisle.
Their story is full of twists—public breakups, scattered reconciliations, and long periods of uncertainty. In February 2022, they parted ways for a time, only to reconcile shortly after. This familiar cycle of splitting up and getting back together kept fans guessing. But by December 2024, both agreed to move forward separately for good.
Life After Love: New Directions for O'Sullivan and Rouass
After the breakup, Laila Rouass didn't hide from the public eye. Instead, she used social media to open up about the split, posting on Instagram about how breakups can “strip you down to your essence.” She shared her personal approach—viewing pain as a tool for positive change and new adventures, not just something to get over. Rouass, who embraces her Moroccan and Indian roots, emphasized how struggle can drive personal growth. It's a sentiment that resonated with many of her followers who saw authenticity rather than a carefully managed PR message.
Meanwhile, O'Sullivan, the six-time world snooker champion, is reportedly mulling a major relocation. Word has it he’s considering a move to the Middle East, but nothing is set in stone. For now, he's keeping a low profile about what comes next—though it’s clear he’s eyeing a fresh start beyond the UK. This has sparked plenty of speculation among fans wondering if he’s saying goodbye to his familiar London life for good.
The £2 million sale of their shared east London home isn’t just about the money. It's a real, practical sign that they’re both stepping into different futures. For couples in the public eye, untangling personal lives often means public scrutiny—property deals, statements, and even Instagram posts become headline material. For O'Sullivan and Rouass, it looks like they’re both choosing to move forward, each in their own way, with Ronnie O'Sullivan possibly heading into a whole new world outside the snooker halls of Britain.
