Wayne Bridge’s son Jayden looked just like his famous father in pictures taken over the summer with his mother Vanessa Perroncel.
Wayne and Vanessa welcomed Jayden, now 18, during their relationship before it ended after she had an alleged fling with his team-mate John Terry.
Jayden was a dead ringer for his father, 44, and wore a white polo top with a pair of beige linen trousers and trainers on the sun-soaked holiday.
The teenager sported a head of platinum-blond hair and accessorised with black sunglasses and a chunky silver chain necklace.
He wrapped an affectionate arm around his mother Vanessa, 49, who looked lovely in a pretty paisley-print dress, which was cinched in with a belt.
French model Vanessa was with her son in Sicily for a wedding, judging by the series of snaps shared to Jayden’s page.
Wayne Bridge’s son Jayden looked just like his famous father in pictures taken over the summer with his mother Vanessa Perroncel
Wayne and Vanessa welcomed Jayden, now 18, during their relationship before it ended after she had an alleged fling with his team-mate John Terry
On Tuesday, Vanessa returned to social media after cruel jibes about her and John prompted chaotic scenes at a Misfits Boxing event on Saturday evening.
Ex-England international Wayne, who retired from professional football in 2014, was scheduled to face YouTuber KSI in a boxing match on March 29.
But a heated face-to-face meeting over the weekend prompted the sportsman to withdraw after the influencer’s trash talk included pointed references to ex-girlfriend Vanessa’s reported fling with his former Chelsea and England teammate John.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday morning, the French model – who shares son Jayden, with Wayne – appeared to reference KSI’s comments in her latest post.
Sharing a quote with followers, Vanessa, wrote: ‘The smallest minds often come with the biggest mouths.’
The post came after social media sensation KSI aimed a jibe at Wayne after Misfits Boxing 20 on Saturday night, regarding his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with John.
During a face-off in the ring with Wayne, KSI said: ‘Aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex?’ Bridge replied: ‘You want to go there straight away do you?’
‘I’m pretty sure that’s what you’re known for,’ KSI added, before riling up the crowd and starting a chant that went: ‘Vanessa woah, Vanessa woah’, referencing Wayne’s ex-girlfriend.
In November, Vanessa marked son Jaydon’s birthday, sharing a sweet now and then picture that she captioned: ‘The big 18 today! Time has flown by so fast, I love you to infinity’
Sharing a quote with followers earlier in the day, Vanessa wrote: ‘The smallest minds often come with the biggest mouths’
Vanessa has previously denied allegations of an affair with John (pictured with ex-partner Wayne in 2008)
KSI proceeded to add X-rated words to his chant that directly referenced John and Wayne’s former partner.
Bridge has now announced that he wishes to protect his family from such comments and will seek another challenge in the ring later down the line.
Sharing a statement on Monday, he wrote: ‘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.
Wayne, who retired from professional football in 2014, was scheduled to face YouTuber KSI in a boxing match on March 29
But a heated face-to-face meeting over the weekend prompted the sportsman to withdraw after the influencer’s trash talk included pointed references to his ex-girlfriend
Bridge then announced that he wished to protect his family from such comments and will seek another challenge in the ring later down the line
‘My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the, 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’s wife Frankie had previously shared a tearful selfie to Instagram to mark her ‘blue Monday’ just hours after husband Wayne dramatically pulled out of his fight with KSI.
Frankie, who has been open about her struggles with depression, posted the heartbreaking photo as she gazed into the camera before sharing snaps to remind herself how hard she has been working on her health.
The Saturdays singer slipped into workout gear and hit the gym, as well as yoga and wore Kind Patches that absorb nutrients through the skin.
Frankie, who shares sons Parker, nine, and Carter, seven, with her husband, later returned to her Stories as she built up a sweat during her workout.
The stunner admitted she’d done everything she could to avoid the exercise, but was feeling great after completing it.
Frankie shared a tearful selfie to Instagram to mark her ‘Blue Monday ‘ just hours after husband Wayne dramatically pulled out of his fight with KSI
The former Chelsea defender, who has been married to Loose Women panellist Frankie Bridge since 2014, quit after the boxer’s jibe regarding his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with John
She captioned the post: ‘Today is blue Monday so I’m reminding myself of everything I’ve been working on’.
Wayne’s relationship with Vanessa broke down amid the allegations that she had an affair with former Blues and England captain John – who was Wayne’s team-mate at the time.
John and Wayne were later goaded over the situation by rival supporters and the pair are no longer friends over the incident.
Vanessa has vehemently denied the allegations, which state the affair took place in 2009, and previously claimed she had legal documents to prove her innocence.
WAYNE has fought before, defeating Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in a charity bout seven years ago.
He hung up his boots in 2014 following a career which saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup at Chelsea.
Wayne also played for Southampton, Fulham, West Ham, Sunderland and Brighton and picked up 36 England caps. Those who know him say he remains in peak condition.
The couple share sons Parker, nine, and Carter, seven
KSI added X-rated words to his chant that directly referenced Terry and Bridge’s former partner