NEWS
Following the success of Amazon’s WAG documentary, insiders say TV producers are keen to follow Taylor Ward as she plans her third wedding
The “WAG” life has regained popularity in recent years and so it’s no surprise that Amazon’s new documentary, Married To The Game, has already proved a hit – with fans calling for the reality TV series to become a permanent fixture on the streaming platform.
The six-part series, which landed in late February, follows the partners of several high-profile Premier League footballers – such as Cat Harding, who is engaged to Arsenal player Jorginho – navigate their home lives, careers and relationships.
And an insider tells Closer that WAG Taylor Ward, 26 – who featured on the show alongside her footballer husband, Riyad Mahrez, 33 – is in demand, with TV bosses desperate to sign her up for more work.
The source says, “Following on from the documentary, Taylor has proved to be a big hit. Viewers are fascinated by her relationship with Riyad, and producers are keen to give them their own show, following along as they make Saudi Arabia their home while planning their third wedding. Riyad is less keen, but Taylor thinks it would be amazing. They could talk about the ups and downs of Saudi life, being a blended family and how Taylor is running her own business.”
PRIVILEGED LIFE
Taylor met Riyad in early 2020, before getting engaged the following June. That same year, practising Muslim Riyad married Taylor in a traditional Islamic Nikah ceremony, before holding a second London-based wedding. But she’s no stranger to the world of football, having grown up as the daughter of former pro footballer Ashley, 49, and Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Dawn, 50.
And the source adds that controversial Dawn would be great to draw in viewers too, saying, “Taylor has had a very interesting story. She grew up around football, had a very privileged life and is now carrying on the tradition by marrying Riyad. And having Dawn involved too would be a no-brainer for producers.”
Taylor and Riyad – who are also planning to throw a third wedding bash in Europe this summer – welcomed their daughter Mila, one, in 2022, with Taylor also being stepmum to Riyad’s daughters, Inaya, six, and Aya, five, who he shares with ex-wife Rita John.
HIGHS & LOWS
The family have recently moved to Saudi Arabia, after Riyad signed a £30m deal with Saudi-based football club, Al-Ahli, after five years at Manchester City FC. In Married To The Game, viewers saw the highs and lows of Taylor adapting to life away from the UK.
And now sources say producers believe that showing Taylor setting up home in Saudi – as well as planning the couple’s third wedding –
