Annie Kilner, the wife of Manchester City defender Kyle Walker, is reportedly willing to make her first television appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, but with one significant condition - the absence of Lauryn Goodman, Walker's ex-mistress, from the show.
According to The Sun, Kilner believes it would be "carnage" if Goodman were to appear alongside her on the reality show. Despite this stipulation, she is prepared to break her silence and share her perspective on the recent marriage troubles that have made headlines.
"Annie finally wants to be the one who talks about her marriage. She's fed up with everyone else having a say," a source revealed to The Sun. The insider added that Kilner sees this as an opportunity to establish herself independently and make her own money, rather than being viewed merely as "Kyle's downtrodden wife."
The show's producers have reportedly prioritized securing Kilner's participation over Goodman's, recognizing the potential impact of her first public discussion about her marriage to Walker. They are said to be prepared to offer unprecedented compensation for her appearance, demonstrating their commitment to landing this exclusive opportunity.
The decision to consider Celebrity Big Brother comes after Kilner witnessed the success of her friend Coleen Rooney, wife of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, on "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here." This has apparently given Kilner the confidence to explore similar opportunities in television.
A production source confirmed to The Sun that while "Lauryn really impressed casting agents," they view Annie as "completely untapped talent" and are focusing their resources on securing her participation.
The upcoming series of Celebrity Big Brother is scheduled to begin in spring, though the complete cast list remains unannounced. Meanwhile, Kilner and Walker are in the process of finalizing living arrangements for their four children, following Walker's recent loan move from Manchester City to AC Milan during the January transfer window.
