Tim Tebow confirms his relationship with Miss Universe

American baseball player Tim Tebow has confirmed that he is in contact with Miss Universe 2017 Half-Leigh Nel-Peters.

Tebow made him known during a conversation with ESPN where he revealed many things about his personal life and how blessed he is to have Nel-Peters in his life.

The former football player said, "She is a really special girl and I am very lucky and blessed for her to come into my life."

"I am usually very private with these things but I am very grateful," he added.

Sources say the pair has been around for a month.

Speculation about their relationship arose after Tebow's siblings began sharing their photos. African beauty queen on Instagram.

It was gathered that Tebow has a dating history of beauty queens. He was previously in relationship with Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo, but the relationship would have ended after she dropped it.

In an old conversation with People magazine, the athlete revealed plans to settle down and start a family.

is a dedicated Christian said that he was looking for someone with a "good heart" who has a good relationship with God.