Over the past month, Kyle Walker's relationship with Annie Walker has collapsed dramatically – and new twists have emerged with each passing day.
His two-year marriage to Annie, whom he met as a teenager, is in tatters after his infidelity comes to light.
The Manchester City and England full-back has been named father to influencer Lauryn Goodman's five-month-old daughter.
The 33-year-old soccer player had already fathered a son, three-year-old Cairo, with Goodman after splitting from Annie, 30, in 2020.
He has since apologized and begged for forgiveness, while families on both sides have come out in full support of their loved ones.
Annie shares three children with Kyle and is heavily pregnant with her fourth.
Here Web gives a full timeline of the marriage breakdown and everything that has happened since:
Over the past month, Kyle Walker's relationship with Annie Walker has collapsed dramatically – and new twists have emerged with each passing day
The Manchester City and England full-back was named father to influencer Lauryn Goodman's five-month-old daughter this month
Early Years – Kyle and Annie have been lovers since childhood
Kyle and Annie first met in their hometown of Sheffield when she was 15 and he was 17.
She has previously described their early bond as “love at first sight”.
Kyle and Annie have three sons together: Roman (11), Riaan (seven) and Reign (five).
The brunette beauty doesn't show her face on social media and is kept out of the spotlight.
Annie has previously spoken about her desire to have a daughter one day, telling OK! admitted. Magazine: “I really want a little girl.” “I love my boys, but I would really like a daughter since I'm outnumbered in this house.”
Kyle and Annie first met in their hometown of Sheffield when she was 15 and he was 17. She had previously described their early bond as “love at first sight”.
2016: First allegations of Kyle's infidelity emerge
During Euro 2016, Walker was caught sending messages to Playboy model Carla Howe while he was with the England team in France.
The text message exchange is said to have taken place before England's 1-1 draw with Russia in their first group game, while he was at the team hotel in Chantilly.
The footballer first met the model at a party where they reportedly exchanged numbers.
However, when she found out he had a partner and child, a source told the newspaper she stopped sending him messages.
The friend said: “She found out Kyle has a girlfriend so she's now ignoring his messages as she doesn't want things to go any further with him.”
During Euro 2016, Walker was caught sending messages to Playboy model Carla Howe while he was with the England team in France
April 2019 – Kyle and Annie break up amid further infidelity allegations
Annie and Kyle had a complicated past and split in 2019 after he was embroiled in a cheating scandal.
At the time, he was dumped by the former glamor model after an alleged series of affairs with reality TV star Laura Brown.
A friend of the Ex On The Beach star claimed Brown confessed to Kilner about the alleged sexual encounters that took place in the back seat of Walker's £200,000 Bentley Bentayga.
Kilner reportedly kicked Walker out of their £3.5million mansion following the scandal before they later got back together.
An insider told the Sun that after Brown found out Walker had a girlfriend, he texted her: “He's a rat, he was always funny and a nice guy to me but when I found out he was actually with you and the kids was me.” “I'm not the girl who meets with him all the time. I know you’ve been together for a long time, but that’s no excuse for him.”
She told a friend at the time: “I felt exploited.” Because he is a rich footballer, he felt he could treat me however he wanted.”
Annie and Kyle had a complicated past and split in 2019 after he was embroiled in a cheating scandal
April 2020: Claims that Kyle is hosting a pandemic sex party
During the pandemic, Kyle allegedly hosted a sex party with two escorts.
The footballer and a friend paid £2,200 for Louise McNamara, 21, and a 24-year-old Brazilian call girl to visit his home in Cheshire.
The accompanying persons left on the same day. Sheffield-born Walker urged fans to stay indoors.
Single mother-of-one Louise said she didn't recognize the footballer at first and received a message from her boss saying they had a “high-profile client”.
She says she left the apartment with the other woman around 2 a.m.
“Kyle really should know better,” Louise told The Sun.
“One day he's inviting strangers to his house for sex, and the next day he's lecturing everyone about the importance of staying safe.”
Walker apologized for the incident.
He said: “I would like to take this opportunity to publicly apologize for the decisions I made last week.”
“I understand that my position as a professional footballer brings with it the responsibility of being a role model.”
“I would therefore like to apologize to my family, my friends, my football club, my fans and the public for letting them down.”
2020 – Lauryn gives birth to son Cairo with Kyle
Kyle had a son, Cairo, now three, with social media star Lauryn during a temporary split from Annie in February 2020, when they had a brief affair
Kyle had a son, Cairo, now three, with social media star Lauryn during a temporary split from Annie in February 2020, when they had a brief affair.
Despite being married to Annie, Walker reportedly bought a seaside villa in Sussex for Lauryn for £2.5 million last year.
She previously accused Annie of treating her boy like an “outcast” and acting like he was a “dirty secret” after she commented on Kyle having “three sons instead of four.”
The row began after Manchester City's recent treble win when Lauryn showed a photo of Cairo in his father's team kit.
She wrote on Instagram: “2023, what a special year, made history. “I understand we skipped a few chapters here… @kairowalker always supports us.”
However, Annie seemingly hit back at Lauryn's post with a snap of her own, which showed her sons Riaan, Roman and Reign on the field with their father and captioned the snap, “3 is the magic number.”
She added: “Win the Champions League with your dad.” All those memories you can have with your dad. Nothing and no one will ever take that away from you. We have you 3.'
Furious at the post, Lauryn then lashed out at Annie, branding her an “evil stepmother” who is trying to “erase existence” of her son.
November 2021 – Walker and Kilner secretly marry
Following the news of Lauryn's first child, Annie and Kyle got back together and secretly married in November 2021.
It was reported at the time that it was a small ceremony.
In June 2020, it was reported that Kyle popped the question to Annie with a floral proposal at her home
March 2023 – Lauryn announces her second pregnancy
Lauryn announced in March last year that she was expecting her second child
Lauryn announced in March last year that she was expecting her second child.
She shared a photo of herself and her son Cairo on Instagram, which showed Lauryn's baby bump as she posed in a bikini during a beach vacation.
“For your information…it's a BABY! “The family was completed in 2023,” she captioned the post.
Spring 2023 – Kyle allegedly flashes and kisses wife
There was trouble last spring when Man City star Kyle allegedly flashed and kissed another woman in a Vodka Revolution bar.
He was apparently seen pulling down his trousers during 90 minutes of alleged lewd behavior at the venue, believed to be in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Not long after, Annie shared an Instagram post with her thousands of followers that said: “I think it's important to remember that no matter how good you are to people, it doesn't make them good to you become.”
In March, CCTV footage showed Kyle pulling down his pants to show him fondling a blonde woman's breasts and kissing her at a bar in shameful moments caught on video.
The Manchester City defender appeared to be standing behind the woman, who was not his wife Annie. One evening, guests were reportedly shocked by the horrific behavior, which continued for about 90 minutes until 7 p.m.
In response, one of the two women in his group screamed and pointed while Walker laughed with a friend.
According to The Sun's report, the star then appeared to expose herself again after just a few minutes – and just meters away from two other women who were sitting in a booth at the bar.
He then allegedly went up to them to shake their hands and say “hello.” Further footage from the night appears to show him “groping” and kissing the breasts of one of his girlfriends.
Walker is a father of three with Kilner (pictured), who is currently pregnant with her fourth child
August 2023 – Lauryn gives birth to a daughter with “another footballer”.
In August 2023, Lauryn gave birth to a daughter with “another soccer player” and did not publicly reveal the name of her second child.
She hinted on Instagram that the initials were KW.
Then, after Annie said that she and Kyle had broken up, Kyle confirmed that he was the father of Lauryn's second child.
While her footballer husband was away with his club, Annie received a message from Lauryn in which his lover revealed the truth about their relationship and the parentage of their second child.
Speaking to the Sun, Lauryn claimed she had come to the conclusion that the father of her children had lied to both women in his life in December, and despite his attempts to make things right by trying to email her on Christmas Day To FaceTime, she said, “No, that's it.” Done, that's too toxic.
Lauryn, who lives in Brighton, accused the footballer of “gaslighting” her and said she decided to speak to Annie the day after Boxing Day while Kyle was away with the team playing in the Premier League plays against Everton.
She claims that Annie, who lives in the couple's £2.5million mansion, told her she suspected Lauryn's daughter was Kyle's daughter and that her friends told her she was “crazy”.
Lauryn said: “Kyle had denied that she was his daughter many, many times.” I don't think Annie wanted to believe it was true, which is understandable.
“She kept asking for proof, so I showed her the DNA test, but even then she doubted it was real until I mentioned my daughter's name on the paper.”
“Annie and I FaceTimed later and my daughter was there.”
The model said Annie “stayed cool and calm” when she was handed the evidence as she “suspected” that Kyle was the father of Lauryn's second child.
January 2024: Annie announces her separation from Kyle after two years of marriage
In the second week of January, Annie announced her separation from her football husband Kyle after two years of marriage
In the second week of January, Annie announced her separation from her football husband Kyle after two years of marriage.
The brunette exchanged vows with Manchester City and England right-back Walker in December 2021 after a 12-year relationship in which they welcomed three children.
But in an Instagram post, Kilner confirmed she has split from her childhood sweetheart – an 81-cap England international.
Walker, who is expected to play a key role for Gareth Southgate's team at the European Championships in June, is also said to have moved out of his £2.4million mansion.
She wrote: “Unfortunately, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take a break from Kyle.”
“I do not wish to comment further on the position. “For now, I ask that the privacy of me and my three young children be respected during this difficult time.”
At the time it was said that the couple had argued over his relationship with Lauryn.
A source said at the time: “Kyle and Annie have been arguing.” She said she had had enough because of all the ongoing issues with Lauryn.
“There was another legal meeting between her and Kyle this week. It's a real burden for them.
“Annie hasn't done anything wrong except trust him. “She wants to keep things together.”
January 2024: It is revealed that Kyle is the father of Lauryn's second child
A week after Annie and Kyle's split was announced, Kyle was revealed as the father of Lauryn's second child
A week after Annie and Kyle's split was announced, Kyle was revealed as the father of Lauryn's second child.
There have been rumors that he was the biological father since the 32-year-old reality star gave birth last August to the child she said she gave birth to with “another footballer.”
After Lauryn continued to drop not-so-subtle hints regarding her daughter's paternity.
However, sources close to the couple at the time said that Annie had known for some time that the baby was Kyle's and that this was not the catalyst for her decision to call time on the marriage.
A friend said: “Kyle and Annie have been on the rocks for some time.
“There are a lot of historical issues between them as well as his affairs with Lauryn that led to the separation.”
“They both perform together for the three children they share and care about most.”
“The marriage is not 100 percent over, it could be saved, but there is a lot of healing that needs to happen first.”
“They need to take a break from the relationship to replenish and reevaluate.”
The friend added: “Kyle is no longer in contact with Lauryn.”
“Their movement behind the scenes affected Annie greatly and had a detrimental effect on her health.”
January 2024: Kyle publicly apologizes to Annie and asks for forgiveness
Last week, Kyle broke down as he admitted he made “idiotic decisions and idiotic choices” when fathering a secret child during his marriage to his “best friend” Annie
Last week, Kyle broke down as he admitted he made “idiotic decisions and idiotic choices” when fathering a secret child during his marriage to his “best friend” Annie.
In a rare interview about his personal life, Walker was close to tears as he reflected on moving away from his family home in Cheshire and having to spend forced time away from his three children with Kilner, who is currently pregnant with their fourth child .
He told The Sun: “What I did is terrible and I take full responsibility. “I made idiotic choices and idiotic decisions. I can't even imagine what Annie is going through. I tried to ask her but there is pain and hurt.
“The man who was supposed to love her, care for her and be there for her did this.”
He admitted he wanted to “curl up” after his relationship with Goodman came to light in January.
He added: “When I met Annie at 17, I could never have imagined my private life being like this. “I never thought I would be a father to six children.
“The only one to blame is me.” I have roles and responsibilities that I am aware of and I have made stupid decisions. But I have to own up to my mistakes – I owe it to everyone.
“My actions have caused great pain to many people. “I'm sorry because as a family it's not meant for this to happen.”
“My little boy goes to sleep with me every night and not having him… I'm used to being away in England for long periods of time,” he said, his voice breaking.
“We say goodnight on FaceTime. But knowing that I'm not with him because of my mistake – mistake is probably the wrong word, my decisions – that hurts me.”
January 2024: Lauryn brands Kyle a pathological hider and narcissist
This week, Lauryn broke her silence after Kyle insisted they weren't in a relationship, calling it an “idiotic decision” to father a second secret child with her.
This week, Lauryn broke her silence after Kyle insisted they weren't in a relationship, calling it an “idiotic decision” to father a second secret child with her.
In a rare interview about his personal life, Walker was close to tears over the weekend as he confessed that his two-year marriage to Annie is on the rocks after he was named father to Goodman's five-month-old daughter.
While he insisted the affair was not a real relationship, Goodman was quick to claim the footballer was lying, sharing a post on Instagram on Monday detailing the definition of a “pathological narcissist” who spends his life “lying” and “gaslighting” “the people around him.”
Walker had claimed there was “no relationship” between the two, saying: “Having a relationship with someone…would she even know how much sugar I have in my coffee if I had sugar?” She couldn't tell you .
But the mother of two refuted this by sharing a “There are receipts” meme while pointedly writing: “Flat white, no sugar please,” in a nod to Walker's comments.
January 2024: Annie Kilner's sister launches an attack on Lauryn
Also this week, Annie's sister condemned Lauryn for her ongoing “torment and cruelty” after Kyle was confirmed as the father of her baby daughter
Kilner's sister Sian criticized Goodman on Instagram on Monday night for continuing to upset the mother of three despite knowing she was pregnant
Also this week, Annie's sister condemned Lauryn for her ongoing “torment and cruelty” after Kyle was confirmed as the father of her baby daughter.
Kilner's sister Sian criticized Goodman on Instagram on Monday night for continuing to upset the mother of three despite knowing she was pregnant.
She wrote: “@lauryngoodman91 When will your torment end? My sister, now seven months pregnant, has been dealing with your cruelty for almost five years.
'What is your goal? To see how much stress you can impose on a pregnant woman? To create a false victim narrative around what you did? You obviously lack empathy, but this level of evil is out of control and harming everyone – especially children.”
She disputed Goodman's claim that she and Walker had a loving relationship – a claim the footballer denies – adding: “Stop blaming others: your true self will be revealed.” The so-called “love relationship” is a facade . She's not fooling anyone. So why don't you just give us a break and stop?
“It also has a sugar, Nestle Coffee Mate and semi-skimmed milk. “But this is the coffee you get at home… Not the one in hotels or Air B&BS.”
Sian also shared a photo of herself with Kilner while on holiday abroad with the accompanying caption: “A queen doesn't drop her crown.”