Ronnie O’Sullivan marries EastEnders star after split as she celebrates with war message

Ronnie O’Sullivan has married Laila Rouass, 10 months after their on-off relationship ended.

The snooker legend and actress officially tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in London after 13 years together.

Laila, 54, took to Instagram to share an image of her and ‘The Rocket’ walking down the steps of St George’s Town Hall in Shadwell, East London, covered in confetti.

Posting the happy picture of their big day, Laila, who is of Moroccan and Indian heritage, used the caption of her wedding post to send a political message about the Israel vs Palestine war.

She wrote: “Palestinians have taught me so much, most importantly to honour human connection, make love your motivator and to keep refreshing it. So l suppose after almost a year break…this was one way of pressing the refresh button.

Laila Rouass and Ronnie O'Sullivan

Laila Rouass and Ronnie O’Sullivan originally separated last year(Image: Getty Images)

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“Ok… so it wasn’t Venice…that was fully booked. It was Cable Street in Shadwell where I was born and where my heart belongs.

“It’s where in 1936, local activists along with the Jewish community gathered together to demonstrate against the planned fascist BUF marchers.

“The Battle of Cable Street was used by my father as an example of how a community rooted in justice, can bring change…that we all have a duty to fight for the freedom and rights of others.


“The East End is the land of the immigrants. Its vibrancy, diversity and working class roots is something I treasure. I was born there, I was educated there, today I was married there and I will be buried there because my roots are my roots.

“Free Palestine. Mrs O’Sullivan”

It was O’Sullivan’s first time down the aisle, but Laila’s second trip, after she previously married Abdeslam Rouass in 1990, before they divorced in 2003, and he was later jailed for fraud.


Ronnie O'Sullivan poses with his partner Laila Rouass after receiving an OBE

O’Sullivan and Rouass as he received an OBE(Image: PA)

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