Former Football Fullback Jon Ritchie’s Girlfriend Is CBS Reporter Alicia Roberts After Potential Split From His Wife

Alicia has confirmed her relationship with Jon through her official handle.

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Former NFL Fullback Jon Ritchie was married to Marielle Ritchie and had three kids together: Joe, Marlowe, and Mila. Currently, the Ex-Footballer is dating Alicia Roberts, a CBS reporter based in Philadelphia, and is a father of five.

Jon and Marielle began dating in the early 2000s, during the same period when his ex-wife was pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology at the University of California.

During this period, Jon Ritchie was still playing for the Oakland Raiders, the same NFL team that drafted him in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft.

After playing five seasons with the Raiders till 2002, he was transferred to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was also regarded as one of the best blocking Fullbacks of his generation.

Jon Ritchie’s Post Retirement Life With Girlfriend Alicia Roberts In Philadelphia

Jon Ritchie’s Football career was cut short due to injuries, but he still made 94 appearances and started 55 of them in seven NFL seasons.

Just after his move to The Eagles, Jon Ritchie and Michelle got married, while the wedding date is kept private by the couple.

During 2004, Michelle was also pregnant with the first child, Joe, the same season when the ex-Fullback had a horrific ACL injury.

Jon currently resides in the Philadelphia area, where Jon co-hosts the morning show on SportsRadio 94WIP.

Due to his presence in the media scene, many fans have speculated about his relationship with Alicia Roberts, a 44-year-old Emmy-winning TV reporter from Philadelphia who hosts the CBS show.

This is true, as the rumored couple seems to enjoy their free time together. The couple most likely started dating in 2025. Alicia Roberts has also kept Ritchie as her love on her official handle.

Alicia has been working with CBS for the past four years. Before, she worked for CBS 46 in Atlanta, WEWS-TV in Cleveland, and Tampa.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Jon’s girlfriend was crowned Miss Philadelphia in 2003 and was the first-runner up in the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant the same year.
  • She was also the first female in-game reporter for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008.
  • The reporter earned her Master’s degree in Public Communications from Drexel University.

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Anish Koirala has loved sports since he was a kid. He grew up playing basketball and soccer, and that passion stayed with him over the years. Today, Anish works as a writer and editor, sharing his knowledge and love for the game through articles and stories. He uses his playing experience to make his writing clear, thoughtful, and fun to read.

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