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.
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’.
Annie 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 Annie, 30, will dish the dirt on her Three Lions ace husband whom she recently separated from days before MailOnline revealed Kyle, 33, had fathered a second child with reality star Lauryn Goodman, 32.
But it’s believed Annie 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.
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.’
Annie 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 Annie 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.’
Annie announced earlier this month she would be taking ‘time out’ from her 13-year relationship with 81-capped Kyle.
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
Annie slung the former Spurs defender out of their £2.4million marital home and they continue to live apart, but MailOnline understands Kyle 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 Kyle 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 Annie 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.’
Kyle fathering a second child with reality star Lauryn is the latest in a long line of sex scandals he’s sparked during their relationship.
The England ace, who is the dad of Lauren’s three-year-old son Kairo – conceived while he and Annie 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 Kyle 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 Annie’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.’
