Peter Crouch reveals very awkward Royal Ascot moment with wife Abbey Clancy and Frankie Dettori in hilarious interview
PETER CROUCH has lifted the lid on the awkward encounter between his wife Abbey Clancy and Frankie Dettori at Royal Ascot.
The former Prem striker joined talkSPORT hosts live as they broadcast from Royal Ascot ahead of Ladies’ Day.
Crouch, 40, attended Royal Ascot with his wife Abbey in 2019.
But the former England international was left rather red-faced after his partner’s awkward encounter with legendary jockey Dettori.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Crouch said: “I was there a couple of years ago. I went with Abbey, my wife and I remember Frankie Dettori came up to the boxes.
“I think there were six in a row a few years back.
“I remember him coming up and my missus – she’s not into sport or anything – she’s like ‘Oh Frankie what are you doing here?’ because we know him a little bit.
“He was like, ‘Well I’m racing!”.
The former England striker was left with his head in his hands after his wife’s blunder, leaving hosts Ally McCoist and Alan Brazil in hysterics on air.
But the world’s most famous jockey has much more on his mind.
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Dettori, 52, picked up a nine-day ban for his controversial ride on the King’s horse Saga at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
Dettori, who finally landed his first winner of this Royal Ascot on Wednesday evening, said he had been hard done by.
Speaking of appealing the ban, he said: “I’ve got my lawyers on it”.
But he had plenty of reason to celebrate today after winning the Gold Cup in sensational fashion in his last ride of the prestigious race.
Crouch is known for his brilliant anecdotes and now fans can see more of the much-loved former Liverpool and Tottenham striker.
A film about his life launches on Thursday on Amazon Prime Video which outlines his defining moments, struggles and family life with wife Abbey and their four children.