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Kyle Walker slammed after ‘choosing to announce new baby on eve of his son Kairo’s birthday to hurt Lauryn Goodman’
Sources say Lauryn isn't really surprised by Kyle's behaviour
KYLE Walker has been slammed for allegedly "trying to hurt" Lauryn Goodman with the timing of his baby announcement.
This week the Man City star, 33, became a dad for the sixth time after his wife Annie gave birth to a boy this week.
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The news was revealed just a day before the fourth birthday of his son Kairo, who he shares with Lauryn.
Those close to Lauryn believe the announcement was timed to try to ruin Kairo’s big day.
Insiders said: “Unfortunately, Lauryn isn’t really surprised by how this has all played out.
“She ultimately just feels sorry for her son that Kyle would try to overshadow his birthday by revealing the birth of his new child.
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“Lauryn isn’t going to let it ruin her day though and she’s busy enjoying the celebrations today.
“Everyone really feels for her being caught up in all these games and think it’s obvious the announcement was well timed to hurt them.”
Meanwhile, sources close to Annie and Kyle say that they are oblivious to Lauryn's comments whilst enjoying their new baby.
They added: "There is a huge public interest in their family and the news was always bound to come out shortly after the baby had arrived.
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"It's unfortunate Lauryn feels the family would wish to disrupt a small child's birthday.
"All dealings about the children Kyle fathered with Lauryn are being handled by the court and Kyle continues to support them financially."
Kyle already shares sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five, with Annie, 30, and famously had two children, Kairo and two children with Lauryn.
Lauryn and Kyle had a brief fling in 2019, resulting in the birth of their son Kairo in April 2020.
The pair conceived the youngster while Kyle was on a break from Annie.
Lauryn then shared that she was expecting a second child in March 2023 and gave birth to a girl in August 2023.
It was later revealed that Kyle is also the father of her daughter.
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Shortly afterwards, in a bombshell interview with The Sun, Kyle said he bitterly regretted hurting "soulmate" Annie.
The footballer said: "What I've done is horrible and I take full responsibility.
"I made idiot choices and idiot decisions."
Last night pals said Annie, 30, was "doing well" and the England defender held her hand at the delivery.
The couple took time apart in January after it was revealed Walker had a second child with model Lauryn.
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Annie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.
The brunette beauty said: "When we started going out it was love at first sight."
They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019.
Walker then became a dad for the fourth time after a short-term relationship with Lauryn Goodman.
Despite the challenges in their relationship, Walker and Kilner put their troubles behind them and got married at the beginning of 2022 after the England star proposed with a £250,000 engagement ring.
In March 2023, the pair were spotted kissing in public, with life seemingly back to normal.
The couple then split in January 2024 after Goodman revealed the footballer was the father of her two children.
But friends said Kyle "couldn't be happier" after Annie gave birth this week.
A source said: "Mum and baby are both happy and healthy.
"Kyle couldn't be happier to have four boys and is so proud of Annie. He was by her side when she gave birth.
"It has not been an easy few months for them but Kyle is doing everything he can to support Annie."
As the news broke, Lauryn took a subtle dig at her former flame by sharing a quote which read: "Sometimes a perfect family is just a mum and her kids."
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She also penned: "One of each. Their love for each other is perfect. Couldn't be more blessed.
"Little one has changed so much and @kairowalker is losing his baby features... as school year approaches eek growing up too fast."
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