BB star ‘sexted’ by Michael Owen reveals ex-England ace didn’t measure up
BIG Brother star Rebecca Jane insists she turned down ex-footballer Michael Owen when he “sexted” her because he “didn’t meet my height requirements.” Former England striker Owen, 42, had his squeaky-clean image shattered last June when it was revealed he had begged Rebecca, 37, for nude pictures. Speaking in detail for the first time about […]
BIG Brother star Rebecca Jane insists she turned down ex-footballer Michael Owen when he “sexted” her because he “didn’t meet my height requirements.”
Former England striker Owen, 42, had his squeaky-clean image shattered last June when it was revealed he had begged Rebecca, 37, for nude pictures.
Speaking in detail for the first time about the messages, Rebecca — a regular on ITV’s This Morning and GMB — said she felt like she was messaging a single man after the BT Sport pundit’s assurances.
Rebecca, who runs a mental health business, said: “The story that Michael span me was that they were not really married and it was a sham.
“He said it was a marriage of convenience for the sake of appearances and to keep their racehorse business going.
“He told me his marriage was over, it was all a big façade and he wasn’t really married any more.
“I should have perhaps investigated his situation a bit more and been more cautious — but I took him at face value.
“He fed me a load of rubbish over a six-week period when I was in communication with him and he wanted to meet me.
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“But it should be remembered that I actually turned him down — I turned him down quite a bit and didn’t meet him.
“To be honest, he didn’t meet my height requirements.”
Rebecca also revealed she spoke to Owen’s wife Louise, 41, for an hour in the days after the story appeared — and said she was “understanding” and accepted her version of events.
But the ex-footballer’s daughter Gemma was less forgiving, branding Rebecca “desperate” on social media.
However, Rebecca hit back, saying the 19-year-old — who is due to appear on Love Island from tomorrow — was a “hypocrite”.
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Rebecca admits she was thrilled to be contacted by her childhood hero who played for Liverpool, Man Utd, Newcastle and Real Madrid before injuries ended his career in 2013 while playing for Stoke City.
He also asked the reality TV star to meet him at Chester races and urged her to “leave nothing to the imagination” in pictures which he would “judge” for her.
Owen shot to global fame aged 18 when he scored a solo wonder-goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
He was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year months later and went on to score 40 goals in 89 games for England.
The former striker and wife Louise founded a stables business in Cheshire and since retiring from football, Michael has worked as a pundit and covered last weekend’s Liverpool v Real Madrid Champions League Final for BT Sport.