KYLE Walker’s wife Annie Kilner is set to follow in the footsteps of her fellow WAGs by venturing into the world of reality TV – in her latest move to create her own brand.
This week, The Sun exclusively revealed that Annie is reportedly in talks for a £750,000 deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.
Annie Kilner is said to be in talks with Celebrity Big Brother[/caption]
Annie Kilner shows off new hair braids in her latest ‘image revamp’[/caption]
It’s rumoured that she has been offered £750k for appearing on the ITV show[/caption]
However, the 32-year-old is said to have one key condition: ITV bosses must ensure that her rival, Lauryn Goodman, 34, isn’t part of the line-up.
If she agrees to join, the mother of four could use the opportunity to address her marriage troubles with Kyle, who has been embroiled in multiple cheating scandals.
A telly insider said: “Annie wants the opportunity to make her own money and wants the public to see her as a woman in her own right, not Kyle’s downtrodden wife.
“It could be the start of a new career for Annie and an exciting move. Producers dropped Lauryn for Annie, as they knew landing Annie would be a massive boost, as she has never publicly spoken about the dramas of her marriage to Kyle.”
Producers are said to be keen to feature a high-profile WAG on the show, inspired by the success of Coleen Rooney in the latest series of I’m A Celebrity.
But Annie isn’t the only WAG stepping into the spotlight to share her side of the story.
Here, we take a look at some of the biggest reality TV paydays in the world of WAGs.
Victoria Beckham
£29 million
Victoria certainly knows how to spice up her earnings.
After rising to fame as part of one of the biggest girl groups in the world, she’s since built a career as a fashion designer and makeup brand owner.
On top of that, she’s one of the most famous WAGs globally, sharing four children – Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 13 – with her legendary footballer husband, David, 49.
It’s no surprise, then, that Victoria, now 50, has appeared in several reality TV shows, offering fans a glimpse into her life.
She starred in Being Victoria Beckham and other programmes such as Victoria’s Secrets (2000), The Real Beckhams (2003), Victoria Beckham – A Mile in Their Shoes (2004), and Victoria Beckham: Coming to America (2007).
Victoria Beckham wins at the highest reality TV pay cheque[/caption]
More recently, David’s Netflix documentary, in which Victoria featured prominently, became a massive hit, boosting their fortune by nearly £29 million.
Previously, we exclusively revealed how Victoria has signed for her own Netflix deal documentary on her fashion brand.
Coleen Rooney
£2.5 million
She is now one of the most talked-about WAGs, having successfully monetised her fame through lucrative TV deals.
Being married to Manchester United legend Wayne, 39 – one of the UK’s most successful footballers – has meant that every aspect of her life, as well as that of their children, Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, nine, and Cass, six, has been scrutinised by fans.
Coleen Rooney at a VIP screening for her documentary, Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story[/caption]
Coleen found herself in the spotlight in 2019 after accusing fellow WAG and former friend Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories to the media.
Rebekah, a mother of five, sued for defamation but lost.
Coleen turned the drama into a hit documentary, Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story, which aired on Disney+ in 2023 and is now available on ITVX.
The 38-year-old reportedly earned over £1 million for the four-part series following a fierce bidding war.
A year later, she appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and became the show’s highest-paid contestant ever, securing a deal worth around £1.5 million.
Olivia Attwood
£700k
Olivia Attwood has been on a number of reality TV shows[/caption]
Back in 2021, Olivia and her then fiance starred in Olivia Meets Her Match[/caption]
Olivia Attwood has firmly established herself as a reality TV queen, with her earnings continuing to soar.
The 33-year-old first shot to fame on Love Island in 2017, where contestants are paid £375 a week to cover rent and bills back home.
As one of the show’s most popular stars – thanks in part to her romance with Chris Hughes, which saw them finish third – ITV was keen to keep her on our screens.
She soon landed her own reality show, Chris & Olivia: Crackin’ On, but after splitting with Chris, she appeared on Celebs Go Datingin 2018, reportedly earning a £200,000 fee.
In 2019, Olivia joined TOWIE, where cast members are paid around £250 per episode.
By 2020, she was back with her former footballer boyfriend, Bradley Dack – who plays for Gillingham FC and had previously cheated on her before Love Island.
The couple starred in their own reality series, Olivia Meets Her Match, which earned her another £200,000.
In 2022, Olivia signed up for I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Although her time in the jungle was cut short, she reportedly received her full fee – believed to be between £100,000 and £125,00 – thanks to a special clause in her contract.
Rebekah Vardy
£250k
Rebekah Vardy is married to Leicester player Jamie[/caption]
Rebekah Vardy may have been at the centre of the Wagatha case, but she was securing TV contracts long before that.
The 42-year-old, who shares four children with her Premier League footballer husband Jamie, 38 – Taylor, 13, Sofia, nine, Finley, six, and Olivia, three – has never been one to shy away from the spotlight.
In 2017, the WAG appeared on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! alongside stars like Made in Chelsea‘s Toff, YouTuber Jack Maynard, and pro boxer Amir Khan.
Although she was the third campmate voted out, Rebekah walked away with a tidy £100,000.
Even during the Wagatha trial, Rebekah showed she wasn’t fazed, appearing on Dancing on Ice in 2021.
She finished in fifth place and earned a £50,000 payday for her efforts.
Abbey Clancy
£35k
Abbey Clancy at the GQ Men of the Year Awards[/caption]
Abbey Clancy and Aljaz Skorjanec holding the Strictly Come Dancing trophy in 2013[/caption]
When it comes to the 2006 series of Britain’s Next Top Model, one name has truly stood the test of time – and it’s Abbey’s.
The model, who shares four children with her footballing legend husband Peter Crouch – Sophia Ruby, 12, Liberty Rose, eight, Johnny, five, and Jack, four – has proven to be the real star of the competition, amassing a £3.5 million fortune.
In 2013, Abbey fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking to the Strictly Come Dancing floor, reportedly earning £35,000 for her appearance.
Paired with newcomer pro Aljaž Škorjanec, the duo dazzled judges, mastering dances like the waltz, quickstep, and samba.
Abbey went on to beat TV host Susanna Reid to claim the Glitterball trophy.
Now 39, Abbey later returned to her modelling roots, presenting Britain’s Next Top Model from 2015 until the show’s cancellation in 2017.
Nicola McLean
£7,500
Nicola McLean at ITV Studios[/caption]
Nicola McLean, married to former professional footballer Tom Williams, and mum to two boys – Rocky, 18, and Striker, 14 – has carved out her own successful career.
The former glamour model appeared on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2008, reportedly earning £7,500 for her stint in the jungle.
Her reality TV journey didn’t end there, as Nicola went on to star in Celebrity Big Brother not once but twice – first in 2012, then again in 2017.
Having experienced the highs and lows of life in the house, she once told Fabulous: “It’s like nothing else you can imagine.”
Meet the WAGS of the England footballers
England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here
