Wayne Bridge’s ex-girlfriend directs cryptic post at KSI after being dragged into trash talk
Wayne Bridge’s ex-partner Vanessa Perroncel has spoken out following KSI’s crude comments about her alleged affair with John Terry. The former Chelsea and Manchester City left-back was set to square off with British YouTube star KSI in a Misfits Boxing bout on March 29. KSI and Bridge clashed in the ring on SaturdayGETTY Both men came face to face on Saturday night at Misfits 20 to announce the fight. However, two days later Bridge pulled the plug on the contest, citing some brutal jibes made by KSI about his previous relationship with Vanessa as the reason for his withdrawal. Former Chelsea team-mates Bridge and Terry famously fell out over allegations that Terry had an affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend, in 2009, which she later denied. Terry and Bridge were relentlessly goaded by rival supporters over the situation and haven’t seen eye to eye since. “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex?” said KSI as they locked eyes in the ring. “That is what you are known for.” Now, Vanessa has responded with a cryptic post on social media, reading: “The smallest minds often come with the biggest mouths.” Bridge initially appeared to shrug off KSI’s comments, which has seen the YouTube star receive heavy criticism. “I think that’s just him, innit?” Bridge said on Saturday night. “It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.” GETTY/MisfitsBridge’s ex-girlfriend didn’t take kindly to KSI’s comments[/caption] However, on Monday the former England defender released the following statement: “I’m sure a lot of you have seen what happened on Saturday night at the Misfits Boxing event. “Firstly, I think it’s important that I explain my reason for accepting the fight. “I always like to challenge myself. This felt like a good opportunity to go up against an interesting opponent on a big stage. “I have always loved boxing as part of my everyday training routine. “I was fully prepared to train hard and have some fun. “Of course, I expected to face some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line. Perroncel was alleged to have had an affair with TerryGetty “These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation. “I’m a family man first and my priority is protecting them. “My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the world, including my kids. “I hope one day he will look back on this differently. I personally don’t want to be involved in these exchanges. I will no longer be fighting on March 29. “I’m still looking out for my next big challenge and have some exciting things coming up in 2025. “Thanks for all the love. The support has been overwhelming. “I want my friends and family to know how special they are. Deep down I know this is the right thing to do.”
Wayne Bridge’s ex-partner Vanessa Perroncel has spoken out following KSI’s crude comments about her alleged affair with John Terry.
The former Chelsea and Manchester City left-back was set to square off with British YouTube star KSI in a Misfits Boxing bout on March 29.
Both men came face to face on Saturday night at Misfits 20 to announce the fight.
However, two days later Bridge pulled the plug on the contest, citing some brutal jibes made by KSI about his previous relationship with Vanessa as the reason for his withdrawal.
Former Chelsea team-mates Bridge and Terry famously fell out over allegations that Terry had an affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend, in 2009, which she later denied.
Terry and Bridge were relentlessly goaded by rival supporters over the situation and haven’t seen eye to eye since.
“Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex?” said KSI as they locked eyes in the ring.
“That is what you are known for.”
Now, Vanessa has responded with a cryptic post on social media, reading: “The smallest minds often come with the biggest mouths.”
Bridge initially appeared to shrug off KSI’s comments, which has seen the YouTube star receive heavy criticism.
“I think that’s just him, innit?” Bridge said on Saturday night.
“It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.”
However, on Monday the former England defender released the following statement: “I’m sure a lot of you have seen what happened on Saturday night at the Misfits Boxing event.
“Firstly, I think it’s important that I explain my reason for accepting the fight.
“I always like to challenge myself. This felt like a good opportunity to go up against an interesting opponent on a big stage.
“I have always loved boxing as part of my everyday training routine.
“I was fully prepared to train hard and have some fun.
“Of course, I expected to face some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line.
“These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation.
“I’m a family man first and my priority is protecting them.
“My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the world, including my kids.
“I hope one day he will look back on this differently. I personally don’t want to be involved in these exchanges. I will no longer be fighting on March 29.
“I’m still looking out for my next big challenge and have some exciting things coming up in 2025.
“Thanks for all the love. The support has been overwhelming.
“I want my friends and family to know how special they are. Deep down I know this is the right thing to do.”
