Danielle: “My sexy new look will help my marriage”
Past betrayals have left a mental scar on glamour model Danielle Lloyd – and she believes her body overhaul is the only way to prevent having her heart broken again
Showing off the results of her latest round of surgery on the beach in Dubai last month, Danielle Lloyd looked happier than ever as she flaunted her washboard abs and perky bum in a shiny green bikini alongside her equally ripped husband, Michael O’Neill.
And while the mum-offour, 35, recently told Closer she was “more confident than ever” after undergoing another boob job, a Brazilian bum lift and liposuction, insiders say her obsession with attaining the “perfect body” is rooted in deep pain
that still haunts her after the breakdown of her marriage to cheating ex-husband
Jamie O’Hara, 33.
The former Miss Great Britain – who’s recently revived her glamour modelling career and has been charging fans £125 to view her sexy snaps on the adult app OnlyFans in a bid to reinstate her sex symbol status – was left “heart-shattered” and “distraught” after finding out the footballer slept with a string of women, ending their twoyear marriage in 2014.
INFIDELITY
And friends say Danielle – who shares her eldest sons Archie, nine, Harry, eight, and George, six, with Jamie – is still affected by his infidelity, which has led to tensions with her new husband, electrician Michael, 31.
The source says, “Danielle has huge trust issues after her marriage breakdown, and she is desperate to be desired – constantly seeking validation from Michael and comparing herself to younger models, reality TV stars and Instagram influencers.
“Michael tries to be understanding about her past, and there is no way he would cheat. He is constantly telling her she’s his perfect woman, and even though he knows it’s simply her insecurity, he often gets frustrated and it leads to rows between them.
“In Danielle’s eyes, Jamie cheated because she wasn’t attractive enough, and no matter how much friends try to convince her that wasn’t the case, it’s clear it’s something she hasn’t been able to let go of, and she fears Michael will do the same if she doesn’t keep improving her appearance. She thinks this sexy new look is key to not getting hurt again, and is helping to make her marriage stronger.”
Jamie’s betrayal cut deeper for Danielle as she had credited his love for “saving her” after previous partners had cheated, and despite footballers notoriously being reputed for being womanisers, she genuinely believed he wouldn’t stray.
Opening up about her insecurities in 2017, three years after their split,
Danielle revealed she’d have her “therapist on speed dial forever” after being sexually assaulted by a ski instructor at 13 years old and being cheated on by Jamie and other ex-boyfriends.
And the former WAG –
who has a fourth son, two-yearold Ronnie, with Michael – previously told Closer, “I’ve been plagued my whole life by my insecurities. Before
I’d have been worried about looking like a whale [when pregnant], but Michael loves me however I look.
RETURN TO MODELLING
“He always tells me how sexy I am, [but] I can row with Michael about silly things, as I’m so insecure. When he goes to work, I’ll say, ‘What time are you coming home?’ like a crazy person. It’s not because I don’t trust him – I’m just not secure in myself.”
Danielle also revealed that Michael fully supported her OnlyFans page and going back to glamour modelling, but this has only led her to want more surgery, as the source explains, “Michael liking the ‘sexy’ version of Danielle just makes her want to continue in her pursuit to get the best body ever, so she’s been looking into body contouring treatments and an arm lift to get rid of loose skin on her triceps.
“She may seem more confident, but while the nips and tucks may have helped on the surface, she’s still battling the same insecurities and constantly criticising herself. She’s convinced that having more work is the key to her happiness, which in turn will protect her marriage by saving them from arguments over her constant body image stresses.”
SHE HAS HUGE TRUST ISSUES – SHE’S DESPERATE
TO BE DESIRED