Danny Cipriani is set to marry Hollywood star AnnaLynne McCord—just as his ex-wife, Victoria Rose, is selling off his rugby memorabilia to cover debts from their marriage.
The former England rugby star proposed to AnnaLynne four months ago, with the couple only now going public with their engagement. The reveal came via People magazine, where AnnaLynne, who met Danny on the celebrity dating app Raya, gushed about her “soulmate.”
In an emotional recount, AnnaLynne shared how she cried for ten minutes straight upon receiving the proposal, before finally saying “Yes,” although she struggled to get the words out. The couple couldn’t help but laugh at the silence, with Danny remarking, “It’s actually a good sign that you’re quiet for once.”
While Danny’s proposal was romantic, with rose petals scattered around and a heart-shaped flower arrangement, AnnaLynne even briefly considered flipping the script and proposing to him herself, but Danny’s own plans for the engagement won her over. She was taken aback when he revealed that he was planning the proposal during their upcoming trip to Cambodia.
The engagement ring, a dazzling 15-carat emerald-cut diamond surrounded by seven round diamonds, is the perfect symbol for a relationship that has lasted more than a decade.
The couple first met over ten years ago, and AnnaLynne was sure they were meant to be together from the start. “I called this 10 years ago,” she says. “I knew we were soulmates, I knew we were meant to be together.”
The lovebirds had an on-and-off relationship before reconnecting in 2024. Danny, for his part, can’t help but adore his fiancée’s Type A personality, calling her “my crazy girl.”
But while Danny celebrates his engagement, his ex-wife is struggling to make ends meet. Victoria, who was married to Danny for two years before their split in 2023, recently revealed she was forced to sell off Danny’s rugby memorabilia to pay off debts, including £16,000 in monthly bills.
Victoria even listed over 40 items from Danny’s past, including signed rugby shirts, on the resale platform Vinted—some priced as high as £280. She claims the debts were racked up during their marriage, with Danny leaving her to cover the bills, even when she had her own financial troubles.
Victoria described their relationship as “intense” and accused Danny of “lovebombing,” saying he swept her off her feet before everything unraveled. She also revealed that Danny struggled with drug use and mental health issues, which added further stress to their marriage.
Danny, meanwhile, relocated to Los Angeles in 2024 to start fresh with AnnaLynne, leaving his tumultuous past behind. But as Victoria unloads Danny’s memorabilia, one has to wonder: What’s next for the couple as they face their future in the spotlight?
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk
