Peter Crouch Opens Up About Marital Disputes with Abbey Clancy
Former England striker Peter Crouch has made a candid admission about his marriage to model Abbey Clancy, revealing that disagreements over their schedules are "the worst thing" for the couple. The 44-year-old football pundit and his wife, 40, discussed their ongoing arguments on their joint podcast, The Therapy Crouch, offering a glimpse into the challenges of balancing family life with busy careers.
Diary Disputes Spark Most Arguments
In a recent episode, Peter Crouch confessed that conflicts over their shared calendar lead to the most frequent disputes. Abbey Clancy accused him of "secretly" adding events without consultation, prompting her to explain their household rule. "There's a rule in the house. You're not allowed to put things in the diary," she stated. "There's a group called diary info, anything that goes in the diary has to go in there, and then Claire will put it in the diary and if it clashes with anything, she will tell us."
Peter responded by acknowledging a "miscommunication" between them, suggesting they need to "align ourselves a bit more." He expressed his frustration with diaries, reminiscing about simpler times. "Diary is like the worst thing, isn't it, for us? The most arguments are over diaries. I hate diaries. I remember when I used to go through life without them. It was so much better," he said.
Grooming Habits and Personal Revelations
The couple also delved into personal grooming preferences during the podcast. Abbey Clancy revealed a physical trait she finds off-putting in men, specifically mentioning long underarm hair. "It just knocks me sick," she admitted. Peter acknowledged his own guilt in this area, responding, "I've been guilty of that. You've told me a few times."
Peter advocated for modern grooming practices, stating, "I think a man should be manscaped in this day and age," with Abbey agreeing. The conversation took a humorous turn as they discussed other body hair, with Peter noting that certain hairs can resemble "spider's legs" and declaring they "gotta go."
Name Mix-Ups and Marital Dynamics
In an earlier episode, Peter Crouch addressed why Abbey continues to use her maiden name professionally, despite being legally registered as Crouch. He described instances where he has been mistakenly called "Mr Clancy" by hotels, calling it "quite emasculating" and something he doesn't appreciate "at all."
"Well, you know, it's quite emasculating, I think, when... it certainly happens to me when I... sometimes, if I've booked a hotel," Peter explained. "Oh, I'll ring down and then, like, usually in a different country, and they'll call me Mr Clancy. I've been called Mr Clancy on a few occasions. It's not... I don't like it at all. It makes me feel slightly... yeah, not great."
He clarified that while Abbey is legally Crouch, she uses Clancy as a work name to maintain her professional identity. "Everyone just calls her Clancy," he said, noting it helps people recognize "who she was."
Background on Their Relationship
Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy first met in a Liverpool bar in 2006 and married in 2011 at Stapleford Park in Leicestershire, surrounded by over 120 guests. Four years ago, they renewed their vows in a bohemian-style ceremony on a private island in the Maldives. The couple now resides in Surrey with their four children and various pets, frequently sharing insights into their marriage through their podcast.
Their openness about marital ups and downs, from diary disputes to grooming habits, continues to resonate with listeners, highlighting the relatable challenges of long-term partnerships in the public eye.
