Kyle Walker has claimed his stop-start relationship with Lauryn Goodman ‘meant nothing’ – despite fathering two children with the influencer out of wedlock.
The married Manchester City and England ace is currently living away from his £2.4million family home after wife Annie Kilner discovered he was the biological father of Goodman’s five-month old daughter.
Walker, 33, had already fathered a son, three-year old Kairo, after embarking on a fling with the influencer, 32, during an earlier separation from his wife in 2020.
Friends have since claimed the England international never had a substantial relationship with Goodman, who is understood to be on holiday with her children while Walker attempts to save his marriage.
A source told The Mirror: ‘Kyle is very much in the wrong with his escapades but there was no proper relationship with Lauryn.
Kyle Walker has claimed his stop-start relationship with Lauryn Goodman ‘meant nothing’ – despite fathering two children with the influencer out of wedlock
Walker already fathered a son, three-year old Kairo (pictured), after embarking on a fling with the influencer during a separation from his wife in 2020. He has since been named as the father of her five-month old daughter
‘It was effectively just a very, very quick fleeting thing while he was in the area. Yes, things happened a few times but there were no feelings, and certainly no romance.’
Friends close to Goodman have since dismissed the claim and insist Walker was involved in a ‘proper relationship’ with the mother-of-two.
‘Kyle was very much a willing, enthusiastic participant,’ a pal told The Mirror. ‘He told her all sorts of sweet nothings and treated her like a princess.’
Meanwhile Kilner, 30, is being touted as a future star of Strictly Come Dancing in the wake of her high-profile split from the England ace.
MailOnline understands the pregnant estranged wife of the Manchester City defender has been approached by several casting agents with close links to senior BBC talent bookers from the dance series, who have always considered a current Three Lions WAG to be a ‘dream signing’.
Kilner is believed to be tempted by the prospect of competing on the show which starts in September, six months after she is due to give birth to her fourth baby with Kyle.
Casting agents associated with ITV shows I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Big Brother have also made contact, hoping Kilner will dish the dirt on her Three Lions ace husband whom she recently separated from days before MailOnline revealed Walker had fathered a second child with reality star Goodman.
But it’s believed Kilner is most tempted by Strictly, which has previously been used as a tool to banish marital woes by celebrities including 2022 runner-up Helen Skelton, who praised the dance show for boosting her confidence following her painful split from rugby ace husband Richie Myler months earlier.
The footballer’s wife Annie Kilner is being touted as a future star of Strictly Come Dancing in the wake of her high-profile split from England ace Kyle Walker (pictured on Tuesday)
MailOnline understands the estranged wife of the Manchester City defender (pictured in 2019) has been approached by casting agents with links to senior BBC talent bookers
A TV insider said: ‘Signing an active England WAG would be a major coup for Strictly, it’s always been viewed as a dream signing.
‘Annie would need some convincing, but Strictly has incredible pulling power.
‘Casting agents are really pushing her to show bosses, who would be seriously keen to get her on board, especially on the back of the summer’s European Championships.’
Kilner has previous TV experience having starred in ITVBe reality series The Real Housewives Of Cheshire, but returning to a similar format is not thought to be a serious option.
A source close to Kilner added: ‘The priority is very much taking care of herself, her children and ensuring her pregnancy runs smoothly.
‘But she is open to future TV projects and the prospect of Strictly is exciting, and an opportunity she would seriously consider if she’s in the right headspace nearer the time of production and can balance rehearsals while looking after a young baby.
‘She appreciates the reasons why her name is in the frame, which isn’t ideal, but knows it could be an opportunity of a lifetime and the chance to do something for herself.’
Kilner announced earlier this month she would be taking ‘time out’ from her 13-year relationship with 81-England cap Walker.
The couple have been married two years and share three children, with another on the way, but their time together has been marred by his cheating allegations.
Annie is tempted by Strictly, which has previously been used as a tool to banish marital woes by celebrities including 2022 runner-up Helen Skelton (pictured with Kai Widdrington)
Annie separated from Kyle shortly before before MailOnline revealed the footballer, 33, had fathered a second child with reality star Lauryn Goodman, 32
Kilner slung the former Spurs defender out of their £2.4million marital home and they continue to live apart, but MailOnline understands Walker will be attending for future baby scans, as well as continuing to be present for their three children.
On Sunday, the pair were seen together for the first time since Annie announced their separation when the WAG – who was not wearing her wedding ring – was pictured dropping off Kyle and son Roman, 11, at a local car park in Prestbury, Cheshire.
Later that evening, Roman joined his father at The Best FIFA Football Awards in London where the defender was named in the Team of the Year following his treble winning season with Manchester City.
His award came two days after he publicly apologised to Kilner for the upset he’s caused her, posting a message on Instagram which read: ‘Annie is an amazing woman and I can only apologise for the upset I’ve caused her.
‘She’s been part of my life for so long and that will never change for the sake of our children.
‘I would ask for privacy for all of our family, and especially our young children, whilst we work through these difficult times.’
Walker fathering a second child with reality star Goodman is the latest in a long line of sex scandals he’s sparked during their relationship.
The England ace, who is the dad of Goodman’s three-year-old son Kairo – conceived while he and Kilner were on a temporary break in 2019, held a sex party in lockdown with escorts and shared texts with a Playboy model while away on international duty.
There was also a vehement Facebook denial eight years ago that he was in any way linked to an explicit and sickening video involving a woman.
Kyle fathering a second child with reality star Lauryn is the latest in a long line of sex scandals he’s sparked during his relationship with Annie
After Walker was caught on CCTV in a bar apparently flashing friends and fondling a mystery blonde woman’s breasts last year, his wife famously posted on social media: ‘No matter how good you are to people, it won’t make them good to you.’
His alleged cheating and inappropriate behaviour caused much strain on the marriage, sparking Kilner’s decision to separate, which she announced on Instagram.
She wrote: ‘Sadly, after many years of marriage and three wonderful children together, I have decided to take some time away from Kyle.
‘I do not wish to comment on the position any further. For now, I ask that the privacy of myself and my three young children be respected during this difficult time.’
