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Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Frankie Bridge's concern over Wayne marriage as they 'might not end up together'
Frankie Bridge, 36, has been married to Wayne Bridge, 44, since 2014, but Frankie admitted, 'you just never know what's going to happen' in a new interview Frankie Bridge shared the concerns she had about her future with husband Wayne Bridge while discussing whether she'd want the footballer to get a vasectomy. The Loose Women panellist, 36, has been married to Wayne, 44, since 2014, but Frankie admitted, "you just never know what's going to happen". In a new interview, the star discussed vasectomies and confessed she wouldn't want the football star to get one as it would 'be a door shut for both of them'. A vasectomy, which is a permanent method of contraception, is a procedure that blocks the tubes carrying sperm and thousands of men get it done every year. Frankie said a vasectomy would be a bad idea for them as 'they might not be together' in the future. 'Having a vasectomy is a door shut for me, it's also a door shut for him," she said. Speaking to The Sun, she added: 'You know, we might not end up together and he might want another baby. Or something might happen to me, and he might still want another child, because men can do it for as long as they want.' Earlier this year, Frankie slammed the "double standards" after revealing she was trolled for her parenting choices. The former Saturdays singer issued a lengthy message in response to fans who criticise her decisions when it comes to raising her two sons, Parker and Carter. She called out the comments after being branded "the worst wife and mother" as she shone a spotlight on the abuse she has been sent. Frankie pointed out how her husband Wayne Bridge never received hateful messages from trolls when he does solo work away from the family home. She revealed it came to a head when she took time for herself following her health battles and went away with her close friend for four days. The Loose Women star has been candid about finding a tumour in her neck, which was benign. The mum-of-two wrote: "I've learned to be pretty thick skinned during my years in the public eye and I deal with these comments every day. But these comments aren't just directed at someone in my position. A lot of women have a similar experience in many different ways. "As I was growing up, I feel I was very naïve to the double standards set upon women, and never really felt they applied to me. I think that because I hadn't experienced any sort of sexual harassment in the workplace, I felt I'd come out unscathed. "When really all I needed to do was recognise the very obvious differences in expectations of a boy band and a girl band. The double standards were right there staring me in the face.' Frankie explained how Wayne encouraged her to take a four-day holiday after 'suffering with various illnesses that became harder to ignore, they took their toll and my mental health plummeted'. She revealed: 'I and everyone else around me could see I needed a break and I reluctantly took the holiday, squeezed in at a time that would cause minimal damage to the boys' schedule and mine. 'This meant fitting in as much as possible before I went away, still be contactable and hitting the ground running when I returned.' She felt guilty for leaving her family but realised she deserved a break, but online trolls still slammed her for leaving her children.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Frankie Bridge reveals why she doesn't ever want her husband Wayne to get a vasectomy
Frankie Bridge has revealed that she doesn't want her husband Wayne to ever get a vasectomy. The Saturdays singer, 36, has said that she wouldn't want the former footballer, 44, to get the procedure in case they don't end up together and he decides he wants kids with a future partner. The pair share children sons Parker, 11, and Carter, nine, while Wayne has son Jayden, 18, with his ex Vanessa Perroncel. And Frankie has now told The Sun: 'I'll be honest, I don't want him to have one. You just never know what's going to happen. 'Having a vasectomy is a door shut for me, it's also a door shut for him. You know, we might not end up together and he might want another baby. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Saturdays singer, 36, said she wouldn't want the ex footballer, 44, to get the procedure in case they don't end up together and he decides he wants kids with a future partner 'Or something might happen to me, and he might still want another child, because men can do it for as long as they want.' Frankie added that she decided a while ago she doesn't want a third child as she suffered with severe sickness (Hyperemesis gravidarum). She explained that after two kids she was ready to get her life and her body back and when the conversation about a third child came about the gap between her youngest and a new baby would be too big. Frankie and Wayne wed in 2014 at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire surrounded by their celebrity pals. It comes after earlier this month Frankie revealed that she has been suffering from an 'awful' illness that has left her 'completely wiped out' as she opened up about her secret health battle. The Loose Women star took to Instagram to open up to her 1.5million followers as she explained that she has been suffering from gastroenteritis. In the candid video, Frankie revealed that her 'immunity has been so bad' after suffering from gastroenteritis - an inflammation of the stomach - back-to-back. The singer, who was dressed beige T-shirt and tracksuit bottoms, said she has been having other 'tests done' and has also been on 'antibiotics for a bad tooth'. Speaking from her kitchen, Frankie shared: 'Hi guys it's been a little while and I've said a couple of time that I've been ill a lot lately so I thought I would give you an update. 'I've basically had gastroenteritis twice back to back. Which I very rarely get to be honest and it has completely wiped me out and been awful. I feel like my gut has massively suffered and it feels still really fragile.' According to the NHS, gastroenteritis is a common inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. It typically manifests with symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach cramps, but can also include fever, fatigue, and headache. Frankie continued: 'My immunity has been so bad and all while that has been going on I've been having tests done and I couldn't take my daily Symprove. 'On top of all of this I've been on antibiotics because I've had a bad tooth and I feel like I've noticed a massive difference in my immunity.' The Saturday's star concluded by telling fans she has since been 'given the all clear' by doctors. She added: 'I'm finally over it and I'm hoping it's the last time because I've been given the all clear to get back into my daily routine. I'm happy to be back and it's nice to be back in a routine.' Elsewhere, Frankie recently confessed some of her biggest regrets during her height of fame as part of The Saturdays girl band. She rose to fame alongside Rochelle Humes, Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White in 2007. The band was formed after they were chosen from thousands of hopefuls on the television series S Club Search to appear as a support act for the pop band. But she told The Savoy Originals podcast that she 'didn't like' all the singles they produced during their height of success. She said: 'It wouldn't matter if you didn't like a single, that single was coming out whether you liked it or not. 'There's a few singles that don't exist in my head because I didn't like them, and you have to still go on TV and say, 'Buy this single, it's the greatest song ever, and perform it, whether you like it or not. 'And that's fine because some of them you like and some of them you don't.' The singer-turned-TV star also revealed she did not earn enough money to retire despite all the group's success. The mother of two previously explained she began to feel like 'two different people' during her time in the group and would have to switch on her public persona while out with the band. Speaking on Olivia Attwood 's S o Wrong, It's Right podcast, Frankie spoke about suffering from anxiety since she shot to stardom at a young age in S Club Juniors. Frankie said: 'I didn't go to school. We were home-schooled while we're on the road. I get really confused and lost in the time, I think I was like 15, 15 when S Club Juniors finished and then the Saturdays started when I was 17. 'So, it was a little gap and I had a couple of like normal jobs in between.' She said: 'I think pop music and TV and that kind of thing in the public eye, no matter how successful you are, the minute you stop doing it, everyone sees you as a failure. 'I always had stomach aches. Can you remember Pepto Bismol, the medicine, the pink horrible stuff? 'That would be in my bag every day because I always had a funny tummy, like nervous stomach. 'At bedtime I couldn't breathe properly and things like that. So I think the anxiety was there but I didn't know what it was.' She continued: 'I'd have blood tests all the time and things like that and obviously nothing ever came back and then it wasn't what it is now, do you know what I mean? 'But I for me, the first time I realized that it was a proper issue was actually in the Saturdays. 'And I think for a while I'd been coming home from work, going straight to bed, not wanting dinner, just wanting to go to bed, cry, go to sleep. 'Bed was a safe space. But I didn't realize that that was not okay. And it wasn't until we were on tour and we used to do meet and greets before the show and I remember gathering myself outside the door.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I don't want Wayne to get snip – we might not end up together & he may want another baby, says TV star Frankie Bridge
THE thought of your husband moving on with another woman should be the stuff of nightmares, let alone him starting a new family. But Frankie Bridge takes a pragmatic approach to the possibility of partner Wayne having children with someone else in the future. 3 While 22,000 men have vasectomies each year in the UK, with many undoubtedly encouraged by their partners, the Loose Women panellist admits she would not want the former footie ace to have the procedure, in case they were to split. Also known as 'the snip', it cuts or blocks the tubes that carry sperm, to stop a man from being able to have children. 'I'll be honest, I don't want him to have one,' Frankie, 36, said. 'You just never know what's going to happen. 'Having a vasectomy is a door shut for me, it's also a door shut for him. 'You know, we might not end up together and he might want another baby. 'Or something might happen to me, and he might still want another child, because men can do it for as long as they want.' Her shock admission came after a recent rise in the amount of men opting to have the snip, with MSI Reproductive Choices UK reporting a 29.5 per cent increase between 2021 and 2023. Experts believe this is due to financial pressures amid the cost-of-living crisis, limited access to alternative contraceptives for women, and environmental concerns. While having the snip isn't on the cards for Wayne, 44, the pair are adamant their family is complete for now. 'Felt an awful parent' The couple, who married in 2014, already have sons Parker, 11, and nine- year-old Carter. And Wayne shares 18-year-old son, Jaydon, with his ex Vanessa Perroncel. Frankie had once envisaged having an even larger family, but says the difficulties she had during her pregnancies have put her off having more children. 'I always wanted more than two and then once I had one, I knew I wanted a second one. But I hated being pregnant,' she said. 'I was always sick and I put on loads of weight, it just wasn't for me. I just didn't feel like myself. 'For me, it was like a means to an end — I got a lovely baby at the end of it. So the thought of doing it a third time . . . ' Frankie suffered from Hyperemesis gravidarum, a debilitating complication that affects between one and three per cent of pregnancies. The Princess of Wales also struggled with it through all three of her pregnancies. 'It's constant sickness,' Frankie recalled. 'You feel that you're supposed to be giving your baby all these nutrients but you literally can't eat. 'I already had a two-year-old at the time, so I felt like I was an awful parent. I couldn't bear the smell of another human — it would make me sick.' After Carter came along in 2015, the couple decided to put the brakes on babymaking. 'I have a stepson, so Wayne's already got three,' Frankie continued. 'He said, 'If we're going to have another one, I would rather do it sooner rather than later'. 'But I was just ready to get my body back and get my life back. 'And I think then the gap just grew too big.' But Frankie does not blame Wayne for his ultimatum. 'A lot of people say, 'Well, it's not really up to him, is it? You're the one that's going to be pregnant'. But I never saw it like that. I would hate to bring a child into the world — and obviously he would have loved it — but what if he resented it, or me, and then I've made him do it? 'It's a big thing to start all over again. It wasn't until I figured out the timing — I figured out that the child would be starting primary school the same year that Parker would be starting secondary school. 'I was just like, 'No'. Meanwhile, Wayne was just thinking about the nappies, the financial burden of another child.' Their lives now are vastly different from when Frankie was in pop group The Saturdays. The band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2014, a year after Parker was born, and while Frankie had assumed she would be a stay-at-home mum, she found herself taking on TV roles. She appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, game shows and worked on documentaries before joining Loose Women as a panellist in 2020 — though it is thought she could be culled as a result of ITV's recent decision to axe up to 70 per cent of its daytime TV staff. Former Chelsea player Wayne retired from football in 2014, after being plagued by injury. He went on to have success as a TV personality with stints on I'm A Celeb and SAS: Who Dares Wins. Frankie said their change in circumstance took some getting used to. A lot of people say, 'Well, it's not really up to him, is it? You're the one that's going to be pregnant'. But I never saw it like that Frankie Bridge 'I grew up with Wayne,' she explained. 'I met him when I was 21, and at that time, I was at the height of my career and he was still playing football. 'Our lives were so different to what they are now. It took me a really long time, when he retired, to accept that it was our new life. 'As well as the fact I wasn't a pop star any more — I was no longer in The Saturdays. I was now a mum of two. 'We still like each other' 'He was able to be at home with the boys more, and I thought I'd want to be a stay-at-home mum and then I didn't. 'I think I had all these ideas of what we thought it was going to be. And I would say my biggest learning over the years is that it changes.' Frankie says there is one thing they would do differently if they had their time over — their wedding. She and Wayne got hitched in a stunning ceremony at Woburn Abbey, in Bedfordshire, attended by stars including boyband JLS and Frankie's bandmates from The Saturdays, Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, and Vanessa White. But she admits they succumbed to the pressure of pleasing other people. 'I think our wedding kind of ended up being what I thought a wedding should be,' she said. 'I was the first out of my friends to get married, I was 25, and I think if we got married now, our wedding would probably be very different. 'I think it would just be smaller, because originally, that's what we wanted. We wanted to get married abroad. 'And, this sounds awful, but it was so you could weed out the people that you're not really bothered about having there. 'The ones you have to invite. We all do it. You look back at pictures and you're like, 'I'm not even friends with them'.' Frankie only stayed in the country because of her beloved grandad. 'My granddad didn't have a passport, so we got married in the UK. Then the wedding just grew and grew. 'It was amazing, but I just think it was a lot more for everyone else maybe than it was for us.' Although Wayne had expressed interest in renewing their vows on their tenth anniversary last year, perhaps as a means of redoing the wedding, they instead opted for a private date night to celebrate. 'Now we're ten years in, it's like, 'Oh, what's the point?'' Frankie laughed. 'We just wanted some time on our own. 'So we went away for the night, just us two, and there was no big song and dance about it. 'But it is nice to reflect on how far we've come as a couple. 'We're still together and we still like each other.' Now Frankie and Wayne are doing things on their terms — and even her beloved boys will have to tow the line if and when she becomes a granny. While it is a long way off, Frankie is already panicking about the prospect of being a 'selfish' grandparent. On the official Loose Women podcast with pal Nadia Sawalha, Frankie said: 'I'm worried I'll be a terrible grandmother. I think I'll be really selfish about (babysitting) and I'll be like, 'No, I had you young so that I could now go and do what I want to do'. 'You know, when people assume that their mum and dad are going to look after their kids? I hope that my kids don't. 'Although I'm a boy mum, so I might be raging that I don't even get a look in.' What is a vasectomy and what is the success rate? VASECTOMY is the name given to a minor operation that works to blocks sperm from being ejaculated during sex. During the surgery, the tubes that carry the fluid from a man's testicles to the penis are cut, blocked or sealed. The NHS explains: 'This prevents sperm from reaching the seminal fluid (semen), which is ejaculated from the penis during sex. 'There will be no sperm in the semen, so a woman's egg can't be fertilised.' Surprisingly, the life-changing operation can be carried out in just 15 minutes. The procedure is typically carried out under local anaesthetic, so is often relatively painless. People that undertake a vasectomy are urged to keep using alternative forms of contraception to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases. The NHS website reveals that the vasectomy is more than 99 per cent effective. They estimate: 'Out of 2,000 men who are sterilised, one will get a woman pregnant during the rest of his lifetime.' But just like all forms of contraception, there is still a small chance of fertility after the procedure.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Frankie Bridge slammed by fans again for SHEER wedding guest dress that's ‘too much' and will ‘upstage the bride'
FRANKIE Bridge has been slammed by fans yet again after showing off a sheer dress she plans to wear to her friend's wedding. Not only did people warn her not to 'upstage the bride ', but others described the red frock as 'too much'. 4 The 36-year-old took to social media to show off two dress options, one of which is the Crinkle Cross Front Georgette Woven Maxi Dress from Karen Millen. But the jaw-dropping frock, which ranges from a size 6 to a 16, doesn't come cheap, as it has an eye-watering price tag of £169. Posting on her 'Faves' account, which has been hailed as 'your fave destination for shoppable edits', the TV beauty tried on the floor-length gown, which she styled with a white clutch bag. The mum-of-two who is married to football legend Wayne Bridge, 44, gave viewers a close-up look at the dress, which according to Karen Millen bosses will ensure you make an 'unforgettable entrance.' But just days after the Saturdays singer was slammed by fans for another another wedding guest outfit option, Frankie said: 'I am going to one of my friend's weddings and I'm trying to decide what to wear - I thought I'd get you to help me.' Impressed with the halterneck dress which has cross-front detailing, the Loose Women star explained: 'Quietly obsessed with this dress because I feel like it's something I would never normally wear. 'First of all, it's quite a bright colour and we all know that I love a nude. 'I just love this. It's not a cape, but I like that whole vibe, it makes me feel really fancy. 'But also, if you don't like your arms, it's a really good shape for you. You don't feel completely covered up.' Clearly overjoyed with the open back dress, which has been described online as 'perfect for weddings, formal galas or black-tie events', Frankie continued: 'It's subtle, it's pretty, it's quite girly. Watch as Frankie Bridge accuses TikTok star of 'backhanded compliment' 'It's sheer, which is a trend at the moment.' Showing off the layers of the sophisticated dress, which according to the retailer 'reflects timeless elegance' and 'conveys sophistication while ensuring you stand out for all the right reasons', the brunette beauty recognised: 'A lot of layers, quite a lot going on. "But I feel like for a whole day at a wedding, it's really comfortable.' Moments later, Frankie then tried on another dress, which left her less than impressed. 4 As she posed in the baby blue dress, which was also sheer and floor-length, the influencer explained: 'You know when you think you're gonna like something you see online and you see it hanging up and you think, 'oh, she's cute, she's different'. No, no. 'I'm gonna have to wear the first one, which I actually like. 'Someone might like [this]. Just not me.' Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble. Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom. Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided. Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not. Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered. Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride. Fashion fans react The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ favestheedit, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 145,200 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,401 likes and 138 comments. But while many fashion fans thought the red dress looked 'beautiful' and 'stunning', many advised Frankie to steer clear of wearing it to a wedding. One person said: 'I was hoping for a third. The red one is too much going on and doesn't have much shape, just lots of red material. Second one... immediately no.' Alongside a crying emoji, another added: 'You'll upstage the bride.' A third commented: 'Personally I wouldn't wear red to a wedding, nor white or black. It is nice though.' Meanwhile, someone else warned: 'You look stunning in the red dress but you may get more attention than the bride so be mindful!' At the same time, another woman slammed: 'You will stand out in the photos a lot.'
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Frankie Bridge is slammed by fans for ‘OTT' wedding guest dress – as people warn ‘don't upstage the bride'
FRANKIE Bridge has been slammed by fans after asking for opinions on an 'OTT' wedding guest dress. Not only did people warn her not to 'upstage the bride ', but others claimed she may even 'distract the groom' in the jaw-dropping frock. 4 4 The 36-year-old brunette beauty took to social media to show off her dress, which is believed to be the Premium Crystal Embellished Jersey Midi Dress, which retails at a jaw-dropping £219 from Karen Millen. Posting on her 'Faves' account, which has been hailed as 'your fave destination for shoppable edits', the TV beauty styled the dress with a pair of strappy heels and fluffed her hair, as she posed in the figure-hugging dress. The mum-of-two, who is married to football legend Wayne Bridge, 44, turned around to give viewers a close-up look at the dress, which according to Karen Millen bosses, will ensure you make a 'dazzling entrance', wherever you go. Alongside the short clip, the Saturdays singer asked: 'Help! Can I wear this to a wedding?' She then added: 'The Faves team are saying yes but I need extra confirmation.' Following this, the Loose Women star also begged: 'Opinions please!!' Karen Millen bosses have claimed that this gorgeous 'all-over crystal embellishment dress commands attention without compromising on comfort.' Not only does the elegant scoop neckline frame the decolletage with sophisticated allure, but the midi length design is spot on for a sleek, streamlined silhouette. But the TikTok clip, which was posted under Frankie 's fashion account, @ favestheedit, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 110,100 views, 1,271 likes and 165 comments. Social media users quickly raced to the comments, eager to warn Frankie against wearing the frock to a wedding. Not only did people describe it as 'OTT', but others claimed she may ' outdo the bride '. One person said: 'Might make the groom be distracted.' Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble. Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom. Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided. Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not. Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered. Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride. Another added: 'Trying to be the center of attention at a wedding…… screams LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME.' Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: 'Maybe too much for the daytime. You don't want to outdo the bride.' Not only this, but someone else claimed: "Evening yes, day might be a bit OTT.' At the same time, one woman slammed: 'If you have to ask, you already know the answer.'
