Inside Frankie Bridge’s marriage to husband Wayne and hobby that ‘sealed the deal’

Frankie Bridge will be known to many ITV daytime fans as a familiar panellist among the Loose Women presenters. But Frankie has been part of showbiz since her early years – and her husband Wayne Bridge is quite well known, too.
Among the Loose Women regulars, Frankie Bridge has spoken about her relationship on the panel several times, including how one of his hobbies was a green flag for her! Essex native Frankie and Wayne first met in 2011.
The couple have been married for 11 years, and we take a look back at Frankie and Wayne Bridge‘s relationship.

Frankie Bridge was introduced to Wayne through James Corden (Credit: ITV)

How did Frankie Bridge meet Wayne Bridge?
Frankie Bridge originally found fame aged just 12 as a member of S Club Juniors. The act was also known as S Club 8 after they outgrew their original ‘Juniors’ name.
Two years after S Club 8 split, Frankie Bridge emerged as a member of The Saturdays. They stormed to success with thirteen Top 10 hits and five Top 10 albums.
She has subsequently enjoyed success as a TV personality with appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, as well as co-presenting ITV’s Cannonball. In fact, Frankie did Strictly the same year she married husband Wayne Bridge!
According to reports, they were introduced by James Corden, who put their phone numbers into each other’s mobiles for them.
Wayne recalled about how their relationship began: “And then we basically text a little bit, and just ended up going for dinner.”
Although, she did recall his marriage proposal was ‘terrible’…

Frankie married husband Wayne in a private wedding ceremony
The duo were together for three years before she tested out her ballroom dancing skills.
Frankie and Wayne began dating in late 2011 and welcomed their first child together two years later.
Frankie Bridge – maiden name Sandford – wed Wayne Bridge, who is now a retired footballer, in July 2014. They became engaged in April 2013.
They share two sons – Parker and Carter – together and Wayne Bridge also has another son from a former relationship.