Annie Kilner's life has been anything but smooth - her husband, England footballer Kyle Walker, fathered two children with another woman, leading to Annie reportedly serving him divorce papers as she "just can't forgive him for what he's done to her". The couple, who fell head over heels when Kyle was 18 and playing for Sheffield United and Annie was a 16 year old model, share four children - Roman, Riaan, Reign, and Rezon.
After 12 years together, they secretly said 'I do' in an intimate ceremony in November 2022, but their world came crashing down when it was revealed that Kyle had secretly fathered two children with Celebs Go Dating star Lauryn Goodman. In December 2023, Lauryn dropped the bombshell news to Annie via text: "Hey it's Lauryn. I just wanted to quickly tell you that Kyle is the father of our daughter." Annie, who was pregnant with their fourth son at the time, confirmed their split two weeks later, with Kyle moving into a rental near their shared home in an attempt to mend their relationship. With a rumoured divorce looming, it seemed like Annie was ready to close this chapter of her life, but speculation began anew when reports suggested that Kyle could be a "leading target" for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli. Now, a source told OK!, this move could signal fresh starts and a potential reversal not only for their family, but also for Annie and Kyle's marriage.
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EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) - Serbia vs England)A source exclusively revealed: "Kyle is set to be signed by a Saudi team at the end of next season and if he goes, Annie and the boys will join him. They both feel it could be the fresh start they need to give their marriage another go as they can ignore Lauryn even more."
Annie put her relationship with Kyle on hold earlier this year in January and expressed to her followers that it was a "sad" day but necessary due to "many years of marriage and three wonderful children together". She stated at the time: "I do not wish to comment on the position any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and our three young children is respected during this difficult time." Shortly after, Kyle addressed the rumours for the first time and publicly "apologised" to his wife for the hurt caused.
Since then, the couple seems to have been working on salvaging their marriage. Adding speculation, just days ago, Annie posted a 14-year flashback on Instagram, hinting at nostalgia from the year she started dating Kyle, captioned: "How Saturday night looked in 2010." In the midst of marital uncertainties, Annie was seen wearing her eye-catching diamond wedding ring in another intriguing Instagram update.
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Getty Images)The future of Kyle and Annie's marriage is hanging by a thread, but one thing that remains certain is Annie's unwavering commitment to her children. A source said: "Despite filing for divorce, Annie and Kyle are still living together and she's not sure she is going to go through with it. They are still working on their future but Annie needs to make sure her and the boys are financially secure with any eventuality and they are determined to remain on good terms for the sake of their children."
Financial security could be a concern for Annie, particularly following Kyle's legal wrangle with Lauryn over child support. The footballer's former lover was branded as treating him like an "open-ended cheque book" after their second child was born, often being "difficult, unreasonable and demanding". Lauryn had a list of pricey demands from Kyle, including a £33,000 air conditioning system for her Sussex pad, a new £70,000 motor every four years, and a £31,200 Astroturf for the garden, insisting it was essential for their toddler daughter's potential football career. However, the judge tossed out most of Lauryn's extravagant requests.
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