Kyle Walker claims Lauryn Goodman 'is using his name to stay in the spotlight' as footballer insists he hasn't been in contact with their two children since last year' amid backlash for not giving them Christmas gifts
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Kyle Walker is hoping ex Lauryn Goodman will stop 'goading' him on social media in the new year as he claims the reality star is using his name to stay in the spotlight. The footballer has seemingly hit back amid backlash after it was revealed he didn't send their two children Christmas presents this year.
![[The footballer has seemingly hit back amid backlash after it was revealed he didn't send their two children Christmas presents this year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/17/93591051-14236927-The_footballer_has_seemingly_hit_back_amid_backlash_after_it_was-m-3_1735580112344.jpg)
Kyle, who shares four children with his wife Annie Kilner, had an affair with Lauryn, who he fathered a son, Kairo, with. It later emerged he had gone on to father a second child, Kinara, with the influencer. While the footballer didn't give Kairo or Kinara any presents, Kyle has always been committed to fully supporting them financially but decided to step back emotionally since last year.
![[Kyle, who shares four children with his wife Annie Kilner, had an affair with Lauryn, who he fathered a son, Kairo, with. It later emerged he had gone on to father a second child, Kinara, with the influencer]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/17/93591053-14236927-image-a-4_1735580135267.jpg)
An insider told MailOnline: 'Kyle’s never been involved in the kids’ celebrations and not brought gifts, except for a coat for Kairo a few years ago. 'The latest story seems like Lauryn using his name to stay in the spotlight and promote her businesses, including her canceled podcast.
![[While the footballer didn't give Kairo or Kinara any presents, Kyle has always been committed to fully supporting them financially but decided to step back emotionally since last year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/17/93592005-14236927-image-a-5_1735580177198.jpg)
Kyle Walker is hoping ex Lauryn Goodman will stop 'goading' him on social media in the new year as he claims the reality star is using his name to stay in the spotlight. The footballer has seemingly hit back amid backlash after it was revealed he didn't send their two children Christmas presents this year.
![[Lauryn shared a heartwarming photo of her children enjoying a pile of presents at Christmas, following claims Kyle gave them 'nothing']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/18/93549143-14234221-Kyle_Walker_did_not_send_the_two_children_he_shares_with_Lauryn_-a-16_1735497630114.jpg)
'He’s not part of Lauryn’s kids’ daily lives but supports them financially—paying for their house, school, and more. He’s always been committed to that. 'But he decided to step back emotionally and hasn’t had contact with Lauryn or the kids since last year.
![[The reality star, 33, posted the image on her Instagram, showing her children, Kairo and Kinara, approaching a Christmas tree]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/17/93563381-14236927-The_reality_star_33_posted_the_image_on_her_Instagram_showing_he-m-6_1735580198847.jpg)
