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The Sun
02-06-2025
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- The Sun
Declan Rice and girlfriend Lauren Fryer make rare public appearance after cruel trolls forced her off social media
DECLAN RICE'S girlfriend Lauren Fryer made a rare public appearance at Jarrod Bowen's wedding. The Arsenal midfielder attended his old team-mate's ceremony as the West Ham captain tied the knot with reality star Dani Dyer. 4 Bowen looked dapper in a suit as his bride stunned in a glamorous white dress at the couple's star-studded ceremony in Buckinghamshire. As the newly-weds walked off after saying their vows, a picture was taken of a smiling Dani holding a bouquet of flowers. And eagle-eyed fans spotted Rice applauding in the background. According to the Daily Mail, his rarely-seen girlfriend Lauren was stood in front of him. They are childhood sweethearts and have a young son named Jude. But on the contrary to Dani, Lauren chooses to stay out of the spotlight. She suffered cruel online abuse last year and it led to her wiping her social media clean. It is not just Bowen and Rice who are close pals, as their WAGs also struck up a close bond after spending last summer's Euros with England together. Dani has spoken out to defend her, exclusively telling The Sun last year: "It was so hard, 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. 'She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that. It was so cruel. 'She got a lot of support from all of us, which she definitely needed.' 4
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Declan Rice and girlfriend Lauren Fryer make rare public appearance together at Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wedding after she was forced off social media by vile trolls
Declan Rice and his long-time partner Lauren Fryer were among the guests at Jarrod Bowen's wedding to Dani Dyer this weekend. Bowen and Rice have been friends since their time together at West Ham, and the pair were crucial to the Hammers securing the first European trophy in more than half an century when they lifted the Conference League in 2023. Rice donned a tuxedo at the lavish event in Berkshire while Fryer opted for a black dress at the ceremony on Saturday. The pair have rarely been pictured at public events together after Fryer was targeted with sickening abuse from trolls online, with the bullying leading her to wipe her social media. Fryer and Dyer have become close friends and were pictured together cheering their partners on at the European Championships last summer. Speaking on the abuse Fryer had been subjected to Dyer called the attacks on her friend's appearance 'cruel'. 'It was so hard for her, the trolling, as she doesn't put herself out there,' Dyer said. 'I think it's harder when you are not in [the public eye] and you are being personally attacked. I found that hard. She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that. 'It was so cruel. We didn't speak about it a lot. What we did talk about is how she is so nice and so great and looks absolutely gorgeous. Plus, she's Dec's childhood sweetheart and you can see how much he adores her.' Fellow England international Ezri Konsa was also among the guests spotted at the wedding this weekend. While many of their England team-mates went on a team-building trip to the Spanish Grand Prix, Bowen took centre stage on Saturday as he and Dyer tied the knot in an intimate ceremony. Dyer - the daughter of TV star and West Ham superfan Danny Dyer - shared a pair of photos from the event to her 3.7million followers on Instagram. Captioning her post 'The Bowens', Dyer received a comment from West Ham's official account offering congratulations to the happy couple. Liverpool defender Andy Robertson also passed on his well wishes to his former Hull City team-mate in the comments. Bowen and Dyer, both 28, have been in a relationship for four years and welcomed twin daughters in 2023. A photo from the ceremony showing a reveller posing alongside Rice and Konsa was shared widely on social media. Both have been named in Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions squad that will face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday before taking on Senegal in a friendly next Tuesday. Bowen meanwhile was left out of the squad as he prepares to jet off on his honeymoon with his new bride. After being handed the West Ham captaincy last summer Bowen has remained one of the most consistent performers in a West Ham shirt despite the team's ongoing struggles. Julen Lopetegui was sacked in January with the club floundering in the bottom half of the table. Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter was appointed as the Spaniard's successor the following day but struggled to make an impact as the Hammers managed just five league wins from 18.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Declan Rice's friends reveal the toll relentless online trolling had on his long-term partner Lauren Fryer after she left social media following abuse and fabricated claims
The shocking toll being targeted by online trolls has had on Declan Rice and his long-term partner Lauren Fryer has been revealed. The Arsenal footballer, 26, and his childhood sweetheart, 25, were hit by a barrage of abuse from trolls last year, which allegedly included fabricated cheating allegations. Lauren, who met Declan at school in 2016, also had her appearance routinely targeted by merciless trolls, prompting her to delete every image on her public Instagram. At the time, it was claimed that the trolling and fake disparaging comments, falsely purported to be made by Declan, contributed to her exit from the spotlight. Now, friends of the couple have allegedly revealed the impact the trolling had on the couple, particularly Lauren, who has veered away from leading a public life as a WAG. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Speaking to The Sun, they claimed the 'vicious' attacks left a 'lasting mark' on Lauren, who has barely been since in public since the ordeal a year ago. 'The torment Lauren endured because of those pathetic people was horrific,' one unnamed friend told the publication. 'She virtually lived in the shadows anyway, to then be attacked so viciously and with such fury left a lasting mark.' They told how Lauren now carefully makes sure she is not pictured at public events, while her friends were told not to share shots of her on any public social media accounts. Lauren is believed to be attending Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's wedding later this month, but it is not expected that she will feature in any content on the couple's social media afterwards. Her friends allegedly claimed she will never share any content publicly again, not because of fear, but because she wants to life a 'quiet life' with Declan and their son. In a damning message to trolls, one friend added: 'Don't these people have something better to do? Get a life and stop typing out b*****ks on your iPhone.' MailOnline has contacted Declan's representatives for comment. The Arsenal footballer, 26, and his childhood sweetheart, 25, were hit by a barrage of abuse from trolls last year, which allegedly included fabricated cheating allegations Fellow WAG Dani Dyer jumped to Lauren's defence at the time of the horrific trolling last year, telling Fabulous magazine how 'it was so hard' for Lauren. She 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. '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 that Lauren was supported by her closest friends and family when she needed it. 'So, attacking a girl because of what she looks like, in this day and age, I don't agree with it,' Dani confessed. Liberty Poole, who appeared on the seventh series of Love Island in 2022, also jumped to Lauren's defence amid the shocking abuse. She 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.' Their remarks came after a fake press conference was circulated online which prompted the deletion of all Lauren's posts on Instagram. The post, which was completely fabricated and purported to relay Declan's response to disparaging questions about his girlfriend during a fictional press conference, was shared in April 2024 - just three days before her Instagram content was deleted. In it, 'Declan' was asked why he opted against dating stereotypical 'glamour models and pop stars' in favour of his childhood sweetheart. Fans of the footballer jumped to her defence after she deleted her Instagram account over negative comments about her appearance. Lauren now solely shares content on her private social media pages and her public account has had every photograph removed, including the profile picture. Declan and Lauren have been romantically involved 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 his tattoo 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.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Declan Rice & Lauren Fryer's pals reveal toll of online abuse on relationship & truth about THOSE X-Factor star rumours
IT started out as an innocent TikTok video - posted on a fan account - showing Declan Rice canoodling with his long-term partner Lauren Fryer. But days later, unfounded accusations linking Rice to an X Factor popstar began appearing in the suggested search bar below it - vicious rumours fuelled by a greedy social media algorithm. 8 8 8 8 While many of the bonkers headlines that appear on the app - including 'Tom Cruise dead' and 'Katie Price confirms pregnancy' - are obviously fabricated by clickbait-hungry AI machines built to increase engagement on the Chinese social media site, this one gained unwanted - and unwarranted - traction. A year has passed since Lauren was forced off social media after being fat-shamed by vile online trolls who cruelly told the Arsenal star to dump her in favour of an 'upgrade'. Lauren, the mother of Declan's toddler son, has rarely been seen in public since. Perhaps bots - knowing the furore that ensued following the horrific incident last year - are smart enough to know spinning a web of lies about her clearly besotted partner would get football fans clicking. Lauren was briefly seen in the stands at the Euros in Germany last year, when Declan ran to hug her after England's victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals. It was a rare occurrence, as friends say Lauren will never put herself in a position where she can be hung out to dry in the court of public opinion. Meanwhile, Declan has been seen letting his hair down following the Euros at Wayne Lineker 's Ocean Beach in Ibiza - and contacts tell me he mingled with the A list at You Me Bum Bum Train in February. These two outings were enough to fuel the fires amongst the cesspit of social media bullies. 'The torment Lauren endured because of those pathetic people was horrific,' one confidante tells me. 'She had never lived a public life, so to be torn apart on social media felt even more unfair. Inside Declan Rice and Lauren Fryer's romance 'Lauren wasn't the kind of WAG you saw out and about, or going to big events or fashion shows. That wasn't her style. 'She virtually lived in the shadows anyway. To then be attacked so viciously and with such fury left a lasting mark.' Lauren is expected to be among the guests at Dani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen's huge wedding later this month - but it's unlikely she'll be pictured on the WAG social channels afterwards. 'Lauren has managed to carefully navigate life now where she is present at events but isn't seen,' the friend continues. 'Those close to her know she doesn't want to be shared in pictures unless they are on totally private accounts. 'She has her own private account which is just for her friends and family but she'd never share things publicly again. 'It's not because she's scared, it's because she just wants a quiet life doing what she loves with Declan and their family.' A quick glance at social media this morning shows the trolls have still not abated when it comes to stirring up egregious and unsubstantiated rumours about Lauren and her relationship with Declan - who she started dating as a teenager in 2017. On TikTok, the completely false allegations he 'cheated' with a former X Factor star are rife, while the no-marks who use gossip cesspit Tattle Life continue to stir up rubbish about their nine-year relationship. 'It's pathetic,' a friend says. 'But it's all nonsense. 'Don't these people have something better to do? Get a life and stop typing out b*****ks on your iPhone.' Lauren's private Instagram account has 295 followers, showing just how tightly she keeps her inner circle. Arsenal star Bukayo Saka 's girlfriend Tolami Benson is among those who keep up to date with the account, along with Kennedy Alexa - the partner of Spurs star James Madison - and, of course, Jarrod's fiancée Dani. By contrast, Lauren's old public account has almost 100,000 followers, but features no photographs. Previously, Lauren liked to share posts - glamorous selfies and snaps of her and Declan with their beloved cockapoo Raffa covered her grid. 8 8 Declan would regularly comment underneath her photographs with fire and love heart emojis. Underneath one picture, he wrote: 'Your support has been incredible, couldn't ask for better.' But a year ago, Lauren deleted all the photographs and memories she had shared. The decision was a reaction to the brutal and downright disgusting barrage of hate aimed at her after snaps of her and Declan on holiday four months prior. The comments on Instagram were far worse, and from behind their anonymous usernames, the lowlife keyboard warriors went on the attack. But while Lauren and Declan ignored the barrage of hate, it changed after quotes - purporting to be from Declan - started to circulate online with ferocity. The hate and the awful comments was one thing. But this whole saga meant the conversation just kept rolling on and people started picking apart Lauren and Declan's relationship. At the time, thousands believed the quotes - allegedly given by Declan at a press conference - were real. During the work of fictional nonsense, an internet idiot claimed Declan had hit back and said: 'My woman is the love of my life, and there is no upgrade that exists for me.' In truth, the press conference never happened. Declan never addressed what was being said and everything shared or written about it is completely false. It didn't stop the quotes from being shared thousands of times online - fuelling what had already become a painful and incessant barrage of nonsense. Just three days after this rumour first started, Lauren deleted her entire account. INCESSANT BARRAGE 'It all got too much,' a friend explains. 'The hate and the awful comments was one thing. But this whole saga meant the conversation just kept rolling on and people started picking apart Lauren and Declan's relationship. 'Bloggers started picking up the quotes as fact which meant it was being shared even more widely, even though the wider media ignored it because it was totally untrue. 'The sheer scale of it all became too ridiculous for words.' The deletion saw an outpouring of love and support for Lauren, from the tens of thousands of people who genuinely took an interest in Lauren's life and her posts. 'Lauren Fryer you are a beautiful young woman,' one wrote online. 'Stay strong.' 8 8 Another added: '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.' The damage was done however, and while Lauren is still occasionally active on the account - she only comments and posts within her private domain. Her good friend Dani, who bonded with Lauren at last year's Euros, spoke out in her defence after the competition and told us: '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. 'She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that. 'It was so cruel. 'Attacking a girl because of what she looks like, in this day and age, I don't agree with it. 'She got a lot of support from all of us, which she definitely needed.' Those close to Lauren say she has no interest in ever putting herself into the public domain again - and after all of this, who could blame her?
