Lauryn Goodman has been accused of purposefully fuelling a public spat with Kyle Walker after he reportedly missed his son Kairo’s fourth birthday.
Manchester City footballer Kyle, 33, and influencer Lauryn, also 33, recently became embroiled in another war of words after he claimed she issued him with a series of ‘unrealistic’ demands to ensure the paternity of their second child, a baby daughter, remained secret.
It was claimed on Friday Kyle was absent from son Kairo’s celebration, months after television personality Lauryn revealed he was also the father of her 10-month-old daughter.
Married England full back Kyle confirmed he was the father of Lauryn’s daughter in January, while his oblivious wife Annie Kilner was heavily pregnant with their fourth child. He had already fathered son Kairo with Lauryn after a short-lived relationship while separated from Annie in 2020.
A source close to Kyle and his wife Annie now insists Lauryn is purposefully fuelling any tension between her and the sportsman in a bid to keep his and the public’s focus on her.
Lauryn Goodman has been accused of purposefully fuelling a public spat with Kyle Walker after he reportedly missed his son Kairo’s fourth birthday
It was claimed on Friday Kyle was absent from son Kairo’s celebration, months after television personality Lauryn revealed he was also the father of her 10-month-old daughter (Manchester City footballer Kyle pictured this week)
The source told MailOnline: ‘This is just another way for Lauryn to try and get attention from Kyle and her and that using the children to play out dramas in the media is a new low, even for her.
‘They want to protect all the children and wish this public spat would stop so that everyone can focus on their own children and lives.
‘The family have been used to harassment from Lauryn, usually on social media, and are now seeing it via these untrue stories sent to the media from Lauryn’s camp.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Lauryn for comment.
Kyle was said to have missed the fourth birthday celebration that Lauryn organised for their son Kairo.
A source told The Sun: ‘Kairo had the best day surrounded by all of his friends and family.’
After Kyle previously admitted making ‘stupid choices’, it is claimed he does not see his children with Lauryn as ‘a mistake’.
The source told the publication: ‘Kyle has already started to tell his friends that he never called his children mistakes in hope of it getting back to Lauryn.
Kyle and his wife Annie Kilner are said to have reconciled following the birth of their fourth child after briefly separating when news of his second paternity scandal came to light
‘He said he didn’t mean it and was a poor choice of words and now regrets the fact it’s splashed all over the internet for them to read when they are older.
‘He knows that Lauryn has not taken it lightly considering he said he would put all of the children above everything and he hasn’t done that yet…
‘He needs to put all of his children first whether that upsets Annie, his children deserve him to step up and that’s something Annie should have to face if she wants to stick by him.’
They added that the children don’t deserve to be ‘punished’ and before Lauryn’s daughter was born, their private arrangement with the children worked fine.
A source close to the Kyle and Annie told MailOnline: ‘Lauryn was offered the chance for Kairo to meet with Annie, Kyle and their children but this offer was declined by Lauryn as she wanted Kyle to spend time with her and Kairo alone.
‘Since then the situation has grown out of control with Lauryn spinning lies constantly which means that everything is now being dealt with via the legal teams.
‘Kyle has always and will always provide financially for Lauryn’s children.’
A representative for Kyle told MailOnline: ‘Lauryn continues to pursue wild and untrue stories whilst Kyle and Annie attempt to move forward away from any drama.
‘All comments are being dealt with privately and through the proper legal channels as the couple do not wish to engage in further public dispute, particularly where children are involved.’
Earlier this week, friends claimed he was given a series of steep ultimatums by Goodman to ensure his secret family remained out of the public eye, allegations that have since been disputed.
Kyle was already a father to Goodman’s son, Kairo following a brief romance with the influencer during a previous separation from Annie (pictured: Goodman and Kairo)
A source told MailOnline: ‘Lauryn made three demands to Kyle while he was hiding the fact that he had the second baby.
‘She told him he wasn’t allowed to buy a bigger house with Annie and the kids and he couldn’t have another baby with Annie.
‘She also wanted him to put his money in a trust fund so she could have an equal share and continue getting what he was already paying her if it came out.
‘These demands and unrealistic expectations continue to arise but because she no longer has access to Kyle they are often played out via media platforms.’
A spokesman for Lauryn said: ‘This simply isn’t true. Lauryn has never given Kyle an ultimatum.
‘In fact, Kyle made it clear he would not have a relationship with Lauryn’s children if paternity of their second child became public knowledge.’
Kyle admitted he wanted to ‘curl up in a ball’ after his relationship with Goodman (pictured) came to light in January
The Walkers pictured on holiday with one of their children
Friends of Lauryn claim the footballer – who earns a reported £160,000 a week at Manchester City – had voluntarily put money aside for their future, before turning his back on her.
‘She didn’t ask him to hide money away,’ a friend told MailOnline. ‘He said it’s what he was doing, and then he promised her they would be together afterwards.’
His wife Annie gave birth to the couple’s fourth child, a baby boy, on April 16, and friends say she and Kyle are now attempting to build bridges for the sake of their family.
A source added: ‘Annie has bounced back and feeling good following the birth of her fourth son. She has been enjoying the special time with him and spotted out looking great with friends.
‘Kyle is looking forward to a full-on summer with football commitments and is focused on what he needs to do on the pitch as he always been. He will supported by Annie and the boys throughout.’
That includes a probable trip to Germany over the summer, where Kyle is likely to play a key role in England manager Gareth Southgate’s plans at the forthcoming UEFA European Championships.
The footballer has been living in a rented house away from the family home since January, but the couple – who already share sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign, five – have continued to co-parent.
The couple will now be doing their best to leave any struggles behind them as they look to the future in a bid to stand united for their young family.
A source close to the couple told the Mirror: ‘Kyle and Annie are over the moon and anything in the past isn’t important right now.
‘They’re focusing on their four children as they take priority over everything. Yes, they’ve had hurdles, which Kyle has accepted he was in the wrong but they just want their children to come first.’