Members of the online community are voicing strong opinions about Alex Rodriguez’s new girlfriend, Jaclyn “Jac” Cordeiro. This comes after Rodriguez’s public split from Jennifer Lopez in March 2021, just weeks before Lopez rekindled her romance with actor Ben Affleck in April of the same year.

Since the split, Rodriguez, the former New York Yankees player, has moved on and started dating Cordeiro, a Canadian fitness model and registered nurse. Internet users, however, have been quick to criticize her appearance, with some even claiming that she “looks like a dude” and is a “step down” from his ex-fiancée, Lopez.

Before the breakup, Rodriguez had publicly expressed his deep affection for Lopez. On March 9, 2020, he shared a heartfelt post on Facebook, reminiscing about the moment he proposed to her. He described how nervous he was during the proposal, which took place on a beach in the Bahamas, and how thrilled he felt when she said yes. Rodriguez wrote, “Jennifer, every moment with you is a blessing… I am so lucky to be with you. Thank you for making my life better.”

However, in April 2021, after being together since 2017, the couple announced their decision to part ways. In a joint statement, they explained that they had realized they were “better as friends” and would continue to support each other in their business ventures. Their split was amicable, with both parties expressing gratitude for the kindness and support they received from fans.

Shortly after the breakup, Lopez was spotted with her former fiancé Ben Affleck, with whom she had previously ended a relationship in 2003. In July 2022, the pair married, and Lopez marked their two-year anniversary by filing for divorce from Affleck.

Meanwhile, Rodriguez, who retired from professional baseball in 2016, took a more cautious approach to his personal life. According to reports from Page Six, Rodriguez, now 49, began dating Cordeiro in October 2022. The couple was first photographed holding hands on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Insiders shared that Rodriguez was “very happy” and enjoying his time with Cordeiro, describing her as a great companion.

By December 2022, Rodriguez made their relationship official by posting a photo of the two of them on Facebook, along with his two daughters from a previous marriage. Since then, he has shared several photos with Cordeiro and their blended family, which includes her two daughters from a previous relationship. Many fans have responded positively to these posts, praising Cordeiro and comparing her favorably to Lopez. Some commenters even suggested that Rodriguez “dodged a bullet” by ending his relationship with Lopez.

However, not everyone has been kind in their remarks.

Several users criticized Cordeiro’s appearance, calling her “masculine” and “rough.” One commenter stated, “J-Lo is way sexier and more feminine,” while another added, “He took a step down.” Despite these harsh opinions, there are also those who defended the couple, criticizing the negativity in the comments and celebrating their happiness together.

As the relationship continues to garner attention, public opinion remains divided. While some fans are happy for Rodriguez and his new love interest, others are far more critical, drawing comparisons to his high-profile ex.