Dani Dyer has come to Lauren Fryer’s defence after she was subjected to a wave of nasty trolling on social media.
The fellow WAG, 28, who is engaged to West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen, 27, told Fabulous magazine that ‘it was so hard’ for Lauren and that she understands what it is like to attacked when they are not the celebrity.
Lauren, who met Rice at school in 2016 and raises a son with the footballer, had been routinely targeted by merciless online trolls, prompting her to delete every image on her Instagram.
Dani, who is mum to 18-month-old twin daughters Star and Summer, and Santiago, three, told the publication: ‘It was so hard for her, the trolling, as she doesn’t put herself out there.
‘I think it’s harder when you are not in [the celebrity world] and you are being personally attacked. I found that hard.
Dani Dyer has come to Lauren Fryer’s defence after she was subjected to a wave of nasty trolling
The fellow WAG, 28, who is engaged to West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen, 27, told Fabulous magazine that ‘it was so hard’ for Lauren (pictured) and that she understands what it is like to attacked when they are not the celebrity
‘She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that.’
She revealed that the pair do not speak about the cruel incident often but was supported by her closest friends and family when she needed it.
Dani then confessed: ‘So, attacking a girl because of what she looks like, in this day and age, I don’t agree with it.’
Dani’s defence for her pal comes after a fake press conference was circulated online which prompted the deletion of all her posts on Instagram.
Laure, was thought to have been targeted from December, but the timing of a cruel sporting parody on social media suggests it may have played a part in her decision to withdraw from Instagram.
The post, which is completely fabricated and purports to relay Declan’s response to disparaging questions about his girlfriend during a fictional press conference, was shared in April – just three days before her Instagram content was deleted.
In it, Declan, 25, is asked why he opted against dating stereotypical ‘glamour models and pop stars’ in favour of his childhood sweetheart.
Dani’s defence for her pal comes after a fake press conference was circulated online which prompted the deletion of all her posts on Instagram
Lauren, who is the childhood sweetheart of Arsenal player Declan, wiped all posts from her Instagram page in recent days after finding herself the target of abuse
Fans of the footballer have since jumped to her defence after she deleted her Instagram account over negative comments about her appearance.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, outraged fans wrote: ‘I honestly worry about the mindset of some people. This is Lauren Fryer the girlfriend of Declan Rice who has suffered so much on line abuse recently. A beautiful woman, a couple in love, with a young family. Some within this world need to get a grip;
‘Appreciation post for this beautiful woman Lauren Fryer. We’re sorry to see that in 2024 women are still subject to so many disgusting comments;
‘Lauren Fryer you are a beautiful young woman. Stay strong;
‘Ar**holes!! Pathetic numpties who go after these fish lipped fake clones. Get a grip!!;
‘Lauren Fryer you are fabulous, don’t let the negativity get you down;
‘Lauren Fryer is a beautiful woman with a wonderful smile. The people who criticize her are sick people with zero empathy. They only deserve the worst of contempt and that life takes its toll on them and they receive what they deserve. All my respect to Declan and Lauren;
‘Lauren Fryer you are the most beautiful woman on earth. Declan Rice is lucky to have you… all power to you;
Fans of Arsenal and England footballer Declan Rice have jumped to the defence of his long-term girlfriend after she deleted her Instagram account over negative comments about her appearance
‘I really feel for Declan Rice Mrs man she seems like a nice lass they met young and been together since they love each other people can’t seem to let em be.’ [sic]
While Lauren still has 64,000 followers on Instagram and has kept her profile public rather than private, she has deleted all her pictures and videos amid the abuse, prompting reality star Liberty Poole, 24, to speak out.
Liberty, who appeared on the seventh series of Love Island in 2022, wrote on her Instagram Stories: ‘I think she’s beautiful this is crazy.
‘What happened to celebrating different body types and embracing how we are all individually made.
‘Beauty standards these days are unrealistic and everyone’s gone mad because of social media.
‘I’m going to keep preaching about it till I die. Time for change, this can’t continue.’
The 25-year old has been vigorously defended by Rice fans over the comments – including one from an anonymous account that suggested the midfielder ‘could do better’
In December fans rushed to Lauren’s defence after a vile troll posted about Declan’s ‘low standards’.
The account responsible for posting the tweet has since been suspended after hundreds criticised the troll.
‘Declan Rice is a successful, professional football player. He has a beautiful girlfriend who he has been with since they were both 17. They are also the parents to a beautiful child. He is happy and blessed,’ one user wrote in a tweet that went viral, while others called the troll ‘a disgrace to this fanbase.’
More recently a false claim circulated online claiming that Declan defended Lauren during a press conference, which has only led to more focus on the couple’s relationship.
Rice has been romantically involved with Lauren for nearly eight years, but the couple prefer to conduct their relationship away from the public eye.
In August 2022, he appeared to confirm the birth of his first child with Lauren by revealing a tattoo dedicated to a newborn boy during a game when he played for West Ham United.
He prompted speculation at the time that he had welcomed a son, named Jude, earlier that month by exposing a tattoo of the child’s name and apparent birth date – August 7.
Jude’s star-sign, Leo – characterised as a symbol of self-confidence and attractiveness – also featured within the delicate inking on then West Ham captain Rice’s lower left arm.
