Lauryn Goodman has shared a touching photo of her children enjoying lots of presents at Christmas, after claiming that her father, footballer Kyle Walker, gave them “nothing”.
The reality star, 33, posted the image to her Instagram, showing her children, Kairo and Kinara, approaching a Christmas tree surrounded by a pile of presents.
She wrote: ‘Merry Christmas everyone. Best little day with my babies. It’s about creating memories
‘@kairowalker made me set up her new goal outside and @kinarawalker skipped her nap because there’s too much going on for her to miss anything.
‘I’m not sure why, but it’s still early… and I’m absolutely gutted. Even more than usual. anyone else?’
She then asked her followers what their favorite part of the day was and whether they ate inside or out.
Lauryn Goodman has shared a touching photo of her children enjoying lots of presents at Christmas, after claiming that her father, footballer Kyle Walker, gave them “nothing”.
The reality star, 33, posted the image to her Instagram, showing her children, Kairo and Kinara, approaching a Christmas tree.
He also added that he knew that Christmas could be lonely for some, so he conveyed his love to them.
Lauryn did not comment further on Kyle’s alleged lack of contribution, but focused on creating a festive atmosphere for her children, sharing snippets of their celebrations with her followers.
He also shared a video of his stay in Lapland, United Kingdom, with his two ‘babies’ that he shares with the Manchester City footballer and describes it as a ‘magical day’ that they ‘loved’.
The posts come after sources claimed Kyle did not send the two children he shares with lauryn Christmas gifts this year.
The football legend, 34, is said to have decided not to send any gifts to his children, Kairo and Kinara, for the second year in a row.
A source told MailOnline: ‘Kyle had already bought Christmas presents for his children with Lauryn, but things are as tense as ever at their Cheshire home.
‘He’s praying that Annie changes her mind about their divorce. The only thing Annie wants to keep in check is for Kyle to stay away from Lauryn and the children they share.
‘This year they weren’t happy families for them and Kyle was there a few hours before leaving to train and stay in his flat at Manchester City.’
Dressed in adorable teddy bear and bunny pajamas from Mommys N minis, Lauryn showed off the two little ones walking towards the decorated tree that was surrounded by a pile of presents.
Another image showed Lauryn and her two children dressed for the big day with their eldest Kairo sporting some reindeer antlers and giving Lauryn a big hug.
Lauryn did not comment on the alleged absence of Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker, with whom she shares the children.
Instead, she focused on creating a festive mood for her children and shared snippets of her celebrations with her followers, including a trip to Lapland.
She described the day as “magical” and added that both Kairo and Kinara “loved it”, with the ice skating rink a highlight and a “dream” for the two youngsters.
Elsewhere, the sun reported that his decision caused unrest among mutual friends who hoped he would “put aside their differences.”
The source said: ‘All their mutual friends have spoken to Kyle. They feel really upset for the kids and for Lauryn, who always tries to do right by her kids.
‘They hoped Kyle would put aside his differences for the sake of the children. But leaving them with nothing to open for another year is really sad.’
Another source close to Kyle claimed that while he supports his children financially, he has never been a part of their Christmas celebrations.
Annie kicked Kyle out of the marital home in January this year after finding out he had fathered a daughter, Kinara, her second child with influencer Lauryn.
She allowed him to be there for the birth of their fourth child, Rezon, this spring and, after a harmonious family summer vacation, let him live with them again in September.
Kyle spent time at home with the kids on Christmas Day, but the couple isn’t completely reconciled.
A source said: ‘It’s been a tough road and there are ups and downs. At this point they don’t know if they can fully reconcile.
‘The ultimate goal is for the children to be well. “They don’t know if they’re going to make it as a couple.”
The Manchester City ace, 34, is said to have decided not to send any gifts to his children, Kairo and Kinara, for the second year in a row.
Kyle was supposed to spend Christmas with his ex-wife Annie and their kids amid the Lauryn drama, but the couple is NOT ‘totally reconciled.’
The source added: ‘When they split they said they were going to stay together for the children. The divorce is on hold and they are still discussing what the next year will look like for them. They continue living together.
‘Despite everything that has been thrown at them, and not just from Lauryn, they are moving forward amicably. It has not been easy for several reasons. However, they have been a couple for 17 years so there is a lot of history.
‘Kyle obviously has flaws, but he’s a very involved father and the kids are still very young. They have a tremendous amount of respect for each other as parents.’
Annie has filed for divorce and a share of Walker’s £27million fortune because she wants to be financially secure.
However, it is understood that he has not yet taken legal action to dissolve the marriage.
She could opt for a “non-separation divorce,” which would allow them to continue living together and co-parent, but would give her a financial settlement.
The couple have four children, Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and baby Rezon.
Kyle’s son Kairo with Lauryn was born in 2020 after an affair, and his daughter Kinara in 2023 after Kyle and Lauryn met at a lawyer’s office to discuss child support. He is believed to have no contact with children.
In an interview just days after the paternity scandal broke, he said: “What I have done is horrible and I take full responsibility.”
Annie kicked her footballer husband out of the marital home in January this year after finding out he had fathered her daughter Kinara, her second child with influencer Lauryn (pictured).
‘It has been a difficult road and there are ups and downs. At this point they don’t know if they can fully reconcile. The ultimate goal is for the children to be well. They don’t know if they’re going to make it as a couple.’
In June, Annie took the children to Germany to watch Walker and his England teammates at the Euros. After they were defeated in the final against Spain, he was in court for a money showdown with Lauryn.
A judge accused Lauryn of using her desperation to keep her second child a secret as “leverage” to get what she wanted.
He also found that Lauryn was not a credible witness and that her demands for artificial grass, gardeners and a new car for a babysitter were excessive.
Annie was shocked to see how much money had been spent trying to keep Lauryn Goodman happy.