Former England footballer Peter Crouch faced an anxious moment last week after accidentally leaving his wife Abbey Clancy's 40th birthday present on the London Underground. The 44-year-old ex-striker reportedly forgot a bag from the exclusive Mayfair jeweller Jessica McCormack following a shopping trip.
A Costly Oversight on the Tube
The misplaced bag, containing an undisclosed item from the high-end diamond boutique, was spotted by a fellow passenger. The kind-hearted commuter handed the gift to rail staff before reaching out to the couple directly via Instagram to ensure its safe return. According to reports, Abbey Clancy, who celebrated her milestone birthday on January 10, replied to the message stating: 'Oh my God, it’s my birthday tomorrow. Must have been my present'.
The passenger also shared a clip of the lost bag on TikTok, captioning it: 'POV: Peter Crouch leaves Abbey’s birthday present on the Tube'. While the exact contents of the bag remain unknown, the Jessica McCormack brand, which counts actress Zoe Kravitz as a spokesperson, is renowned for its luxury pieces, with some items retailing for as much as £300,000.
Parisian Surprise Saves the Day
Fortunately for Crouch, this initial blunder was swiftly overshadowed by a grand romantic gesture. The model and television presenter was completely surprised when her husband whisked her off to Paris for her birthday weekend, unaware that family and friends from across the globe were already waiting there. The couple stayed at the five-star Mandarin Oriental Lutetia in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Abbey credited her 'amazing husband' for the thoughtful surprise party. She posted: 'What a weekend for my 40th birthday, I feel so so loved thank you to my amazing husband and my wonderful family and friends who have travelled from all over the world to surprise me in Paris, love you all.'
Her post featured a series of photos from the celebrations, including images of their hotel suite, elegant evening wear, and a joyful gathering at a Parisian restaurant with loved ones.
Life After the WAG Era
The incident comes as Abbey Clancy has recently opened up about family life with the former Stoke City player and their four children. On her shared podcast, The Therapy Crouch, she discussed moving on from the peak 'WAG culture' days of Peter's England career. She admitted the couple had 'overdid the wine during COVID' but are now consciously trying to drink less and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Clancy described a typical 'hectic' morning getting their children—daughters Sophia and Liberty, and sons Johnny and Jack—ready for school, followed by gym sessions, horse riding, and podcast recording. She emphasised that she is usually the cook at home, joking that Peter's culinary repertoire is limited to 'Daddy's omelette - basically stuffed with whatever's in the fridge'.
The Britain's Next Top Model star also recounted an awkward anecdote from her podcast about mistakenly assuming another mother was pregnant, an encounter she described as utterly mortifying at the time.
Representatives for Peter Crouch were contacted by the Daily Mail for comment on the Tube incident. While the forgotten gift caused a momentary scare, the successful Paris surprise ultimately ensured Abbey Clancy's 40th birthday was a memorable and loving celebration.
