Carly Calder Cole (née Zucker; born 11 May 1984) is a British reality television contestant, fitness trainer and model. She is the wife of former professional footballer Joe Cole.[1]

Carly Cole
Born
Carly Calder Zucker

(1984-05-11) 11 May 1984 (age 40)
SpouseJoe Cole (2009–present)

Media career

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As the partner of footballer Joe Cole, Carly Cole became the subject of media attention during the 2006 FIFA World Cup when the manager of the England national football team, Sven-Göran Eriksson, allowed the footballers' wives and girlfriends ("WAGs") to accompany them during the World Cup.[2][3]

Cole has modelled for fitness and fashion magazines.[4] She was a contestant on the reality TV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here! in 2008, and on 28 November, she became the third person voted out of competition.[5] In 2009, she was the face of a Lynx campaign.[6]

Personal life

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Cole is of German and English heritage. She grew up in Leytonstone, East London, and attended Wanstead High School. She has always had an interest in sport, having played football at school. She is also an avid runner and a yoga enthusiast.[4][7]

Carly married Joe Cole on 20 June 2009 in Chelsea, London, wearing a £10,000 wedding dress by designer Oscar de la Renta.[8] The couple have a daughter born in March 2010 in London[9] and a son born in October 2012.[10] They had a third child in October 2015.

Cole and her husband founded the 11 Foundation, which works with charities on community projects. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization supported the opening of a garden at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Cocozza, Paula (16 April 2007). "The close-up Carly Zucker, personal trainer". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  2. ^ Javed, Saman (11 July 2021). "Low-rise jeans, Juicy Couture and oversized sunglasses: The golden age of the 'WAG'". The Independent. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  3. ^ Wallace, Sam (13 June 2006). "The boys in the bubble: Footballers and their wives". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Carly Zucker: I'm A Celebrity top 10 facts". Daily Mirror. 11 November 2008. Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  5. ^ Thornton, Michael (28 November 2008). "Carly Zucker voted off 'I'm A Celeb'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  6. ^ Wardrop, Murray (6 February 2009). "Carly Zucker goes cavewoman for new Lynx campaign". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Carly Zucker fitness plan exclusive: My seven secrets for a slimmer, sexier you". Daily Mirror. 24 August 2008. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  8. ^ "The wedding of Joe Cole and Carly Zucker". Marie Claire UK. 22 June 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Carly Cole shows off baby for first time". The Daily Telegraph. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Carly Cole shows off new baby son Harrison". Irish Independent. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  11. ^ "Ex-footballer Joe Cole launches new NHS hospital garden". BBC News. 30 September 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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