The Bellingham effect: Ashlyn Castro has gained over 300,000 new followers on Instagram

Ashlyn Castro is proving to be more than just Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend — she’s becoming a social media sensation in her own right. 

The 27-year-old American model and influencer has seen her Instagram following skyrocket in recent weeks, thanks to her blossoming romance with the Real Madrid star.

Just a month ago, Ashlyn’s Instagram page boasted around 142,000 followers.

However, since going public with her relationship with Bellingham, that number has exploded to over 457,000 followers — a staggering increase of more than 300,000 followers in just a matter of weeks. 

Fans are already calling it the ‘Bellingham Effect’, as the Three Lions sensation’s rising global stardom continues to rub off on his girlfriend.

Reports from Spain suggest that Ashlyn has already settled into life in Madrid, with sources claiming she has been bonding closely with Bellingham’s mother Denise and his inner circle of friends. 

The couple’s first public appearance together last month — when they were spotted on a launch date in the Spanish capital — marked the start of their soft launch.

Since then, they’ve been inseparable, sharing candid moments in the stands at Bellingham’s matches.

While Ashlyn’s social media stock continues to rise, Bellingham has taken a step in the opposite direction — deleting his profile from the exclusive celebrity dating app, Raya.

The move is seen as a public declaration of his commitment to Ashlyn, putting to bed any rumours about his dating life.

With her Instagram following soaring and her relationship with one of football’s brightest stars heating up, Ashlyn Castro is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about WAGs on the scene.