A 100m sprinter, a make-up artist with a big social media following and the return of Rebekah Vardy… meet some of the new Premier League WAGs after Leicester and Ipswich are promoted from the Championship

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Leicester City and Ipswich Town will both play Premier League football next season following their automatic promotion from the Championship.

The Foxes won the title by one point from Ipswich, while they will be joined by whoever prevails in the play-offs out of Leeds United, Southampton, West Brom and Norwich City. 

Leicester and Ipswich players will be supported by their partners and families as they go up against the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal next season.


In the stands there will be some notable faces including Jamie Vardy’s wife Rebekah, as well as some new faces.  

Mail Sport takes a look at some of the WAGs who will be supporting their footballing partners in the Premier League next season.  

Rebekah Vardy could be seen back in the stands in the Premier League next season after husband Jamie's Leicester City were promoted

Rebekah Vardy could be seen back in the stands in the Premier League next season after husband Jamie’s Leicester City were promoted 

Make-up artist Chanel Streete has been cheering on her husband, Ipswich captain Sam Morsy

Make-up artist Chanel Streete has been cheering on her husband, Ipswich captain Sam Morsy

Leicester defender James Justin's partner Laurel Sheppard frequently shares pictures from glamorous locations

Leicester defender James Justin’s partner Laurel Sheppard frequently shares pictures from glamorous locations

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Rebekah Vardy – Jamie Vardy’s wife (Leicester)

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Perhaps one of the most famous partners of a player in English football, in large part due to her involvement in the Wagatha Christie scandal back in 2022. 

Coleen Rooney’s accusations that the wife of Leicester City star Jamie, was leaking posts from her private Instagram account to The Sun and the line ‘It’s Rebekah Vardy’s account – sparked a media storm between the pair.

Vardy sued Rooney for libel and the case came to a halt in May 2022 when the court dismissed her claim insisting that the statements by the wife of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney were substantially true.

She was left with a £3m court fee, but back in December she said she no longer cares about the trial and ‘knows the truth’. 

Vardy is perhaps best famed for the Wagatha Christie saga which Coleen Rooney accused her of leaking messages to the Sun

Vardy is perhaps best famed for the Wagatha Christie saga which Coleen Rooney accused her of leaking messages to the Sun

Despite losing her court case, Vardy said she no longer cares about the Wagatha Christie saga

Despite losing her court case, Vardy said she no longer cares about the Wagatha Christie saga

Vardy wrote: ‘I certainly didn’t expect what became known as the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial. If you care, you’ll know the details. If you don’t, I’ll spare you: thinking about it is a total waste of time and energy. All I’ll say is that I know the truth, as do many others.’

Rebekah has five children, three of which are fathered by Jamie, who also another child from a prior relationship.  

Former Premier League title winner, Jamie, is now 37, and approaching the end of his football career. 

However, he is still ruthless in front of goal and scored 20 goals in all competitions — including 18 in the Championship – as he prepares to take to the top flight one more time. 

Before Leicester’s relegation last season, he had scored 136 goals in 307 games – putting him 15th on the list of all-time top scorers since the Premier League’s inception. 

Rebekah and Jamie have three children together, as well as both having children from prior relationships

Rebekah and Jamie have three children together, as well as both having children from prior relationships

Suwilanji Mpondela – Patson Daka’s wife (Leicester)

Another Foxes striker returning to the Premier League is Patson Daka, who is married to Zambian sprinter Suwilanji Mpondela.  

They are one of the most famous celebrity couples in Zambia, with Daka set to return to the top flight of English football, and Mpondela a 100m sprinter.

She computed at the U20 World Championships back in 2018, and in 2021 she along with her 4x100m relay team-mates set a new national record with a time of 43.85 seconds. 

In 2019, she was voted in as the inaugural chairperson for the National Olympic Committee of Zambia – making her Africa’s youngest elected Athletes Commission Chair at the age of 19. 

The couple got married in Dubai in November 2022.

Patson Daka and his wife Suwilanji Mpondela are a famous sporting couple in Zambia

Patson Daka and his wife Suwilanji Mpondela are a famous sporting couple in Zambia

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The couple have been married since 2022, when they hosted a lavish wedding in Dubai

The couple have been married since 2022, when they hosted a lavish wedding in Dubai

Olivia Choudhury – Hamza Choudhury’s wife (Leicester)

Midfielder Hamza Choudhury married his interior designer wife Olivia back in 2022 and the couple have one child together. 

Former Leicester and current Tottenham star James Maddison was among the guests at their wedding. 

Little is known about Olivia’s personal life, but she shares a glimpse of her life with over 3,000 followers on social media platform Instagram.

She was in attendance as Leicester celebrated their return back to the Premier League at the weekend.

Along with a post of the family celebrating together, she wrote the caption: ‘Alhamdillah, it’s been amazing.’

Hamza Choudhury married interior designer wife Olivia back in 2022 and they have one child together

Hamza Choudhury married interior designer wife Olivia back in 2022 and they have one child together

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Laurel Sheppard – James Justin’s girlfriend (Leicester)

Leicester City defender James Justin is in a relationship with Laurel Sheppard and the pair had their first child, Remi Blake Justin, together in April 2023. 

She mostly shares selfies and pictures with James or their daughter together on social media platform Instagram.  

The pair were seen together during Leicester’s celebrations at the King Power Stadium at the weekend, in which she posted a number of pictures of the couple and their one-year-old child with the caption: ‘The best memories, we’re so proud of you.’

Sheppard has a daughter, Remi Blake Justin, with the soon-to-be Premier League player

Sheppard has a daughter, Remi Blake Justin, with the soon-to-be Premier League player

The influencer posted pictures from Leicester's celebrations at the King Power Stadium

The influencer posted pictures from Leicester’s celebrations at the King Power Stadium

Sofie Rosenkilde – Mads Hermansen’s girlfriend (Leicester)

In Mads Hermansen, Leicester have found the suitable replacement for Kasper Schmeichel and unlike many of his team-mates next season will be his first venture into the Premier League. 

Speaking to CBS Sports, Hermansen said his absorption of other sports have helped him in his role as a goalkeeper.

One of which is ice hockey – a sport that his girlfriend Sofie Rosenkilde competed in. 

He said from ice hockey it has improved his one-on-one blocking, positioning, and using defenders to screen the goalkeeper. 

Rosenkilde regularly shares updates of her life on Instagram to her more than 4,000 followers. 

She recently supported him at the EFL awards where he was named in the Championship Team of the Season.

In a message on Instagram she wrote that she was ‘beyond proud’ of the 23-year-old Danish goalkeeper. 

Mads Hermansen has used ice hockey to improve his goalkeeping skills by watching his girlfriend Sofie Rosenkilde (right) who has played the sport

Mads Hermansen has used ice hockey to improve his goalkeeping skills by watching his girlfriend Sofie Rosenkilde (right) who has played the sport

Rosenkilde shared that she was 'beyond proud' of her boyfriend's table-topping achievements

Rosenkilde shared that she was ‘beyond proud’ of her boyfriend’s table-topping achievements 

Chanel Streete – Sam Morsy’s wife (Ipswich)

Ipswich captain Sam Morsy’s wife, Chanel Streete, is a make-up artist with more than 48,000 followers on Instagram.

She regularly posts make-up tutorials on the social media platform while showing off the latest products. 

Egyptian international Morsy and Chanel have a six-year-old daughter, Sienna together, and have been together for 13 years. 

After Ipswich celebrated their promotion, Street, wrote on Instagram: ‘‘I couldn’t be more proud of my husband in today’s achievement, 13 years I have watched you work tirelessly, stay humble, driven and disciplined to achieve what you have today. 

‘Whilst being the most supportive partner and incredible dad and role model. To share this journey with you and watch you grow and achieve your biggest goal has been the best feeling in the world. 

‘I always believed you were capable of anything and have never seen someone so deserving. We are at our destination but the journey has been one to remember. I love you Captain.’

Morsy's wife Chanel (right) has more than 46,000 followers on her Instagram account where she does make-up tutorials

Morsy’s wife Chanel (right) has more than 46,000 followers on her Instagram account where she does make-up tutorials

The pair have been together for 13 years and have a six-year-old daughter named Sienna

The pair have been together for 13 years and have a six-year-old daughter named Sienna

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Shelley Luongo – Massimo Luongo’s wife (Ipswich)

Australian international Massimo Luongo is married to wife Shelley and this year they will celebrate their nine-year anniversary. 

They have two children together Maxwell and Annie, and the the Ipswich star regularly posts photos of trips out with his family.

Shelley earlier this year celebrated her 30th birthday, with Massimo posting a video tribute to his wife.

He said: ‘Happy 30th to the QUEEN. You are so loved Shelley. Keep smiling, keep dancing. Keep being you!

She is quiet on social media but runs a baby and children’s clothing store which she advertises on Instagram. 

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Shelley runs a baby and children's clothing store but has a private social media presence

Shelley runs a baby and children’s clothing store but has a private social media presence

Charlotte Moore – Kieffer Moore’s wife (Ipswich)

One player who is technically already a Premier League player is Kieffer Moore, who spent the season loan at Ipswich from top-flight side Bournemouth. 

It’s unclear whether Moore will return to Ipswich this summer, though his wife Charlotte is one of the most famous WAGS from players in the team that got promoted.

Charlotte and Kieffer have been together for over a decade and got married in Rome last year after he popped the question in Dubai. 

She is a model and content creator with over 14,000 followers on Instagram and regularly posts glamorous photos of herself on social media. 

Kieffer Moore married model wife Charlotte (left) last year and are expecting their first child
The couple are expecting their first child

Kieffer Moore married wife Charlotte (left) last year and they are expecting their first child

The model has worked for brands including Karen Miller and Ted Baker after starting work at 17

The model has worked for brands including Karen Miller and Ted Baker after starting work at 17

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Her official website says she has worked with brands including Karen Millen, Ted Baker and Nadine Merabi and started modelling at the age of 17.

The couple two weeks ago announced that they are expecting a baby in October this year.