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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sam Faiers' mother-in-law Gaynor Knightley shares family holiday snaps without her - amid claims Paul is 'dragging his feet' over proposing
Sam Faiers' mother-in-law Gaynor Knightley has shared some 'family' snaps from their holiday to Mallorca but failed to include any photos of Sam. The doting grandmother gushed over her son and three grandchildren in an Instagram post which she captioned: 'My beautiful family'. However despite Sam being on the trip with them, she did not feature in either photo posted by Gaynor this week. Sam's absence in the social media post comes amid reports that her long-term partner is 'dragging his feet' over proposing. In the photos, Sam's partner Paul posed proudly beside his mother, who looked glam in a black blouse and camel trousers. A second photograph showed them with their arms around Sam and Paul's three children, Paul, nine, Rosie, seven, and Edward, three. One fan wrote in the comment section: 'Such a shame Sam isn't in the photo'. Sam has shared her own sweet updates from the trip, including a snap of herself and Gaynor enjoying a cocktail together over lunch. Sam and her real estate developer beau have been together since 2014. In the years since meeting her partner, Sam has become somewhat of a business magnate and it is thought she is worth around £9million thanks to her businesses Revive Collagen and her kids' range with Tesco, called The Sam Faiers Edit. But the range used to be called Knightley's Adventures, after her beau's surname, and sources have told The Sun that Paul was 'disappointed' to have his name axed. In fact the name change is reportedly among reasons causing Paul to 'drag his feet' on proposing, with him 'struggling with the dynamic' of her soaring business success. One source said: 'Without meaning to, the dynamic in the house has changed and people suspect that Paul is starting to feel like he has been left behind. Another added: 'It's no secret Sam has always been the main breadwinner, but over the last couple of years, she has become a business magnate to rival Kim Kardashian.' In the years since meeting her partner, Sam has become somewhat of a business magnate and it is thought she is worth around £9million thanks to her businesses Revive Collagen (Pictured) Sam has previously been very honest about her thoughts on marriage, and admitted she does think it will happen eventually. Speaking on her podcast The Sam and Billie Show with sister Billie, she said: 'I get this question of when will we get married all the time. I just think, number 1 I don't know what the rush is. 'We've had a lot of pressure from people who watch our show and people ask 'why aren't you married yet, when is it going to happen?' 'I know we will get married – but I'm so grateful that we have it all to look forward to and in our relationship, we've done the hardest bit (having kids). It is a big challenge and change for a couple. 'I know it's not the right or correct way round but it doesn't matter. But we have done the hardest bit and then hopefully the marriage will be a success and last forever! 'I've never been in a major rush. Some people want to get married before having children but that was never on our agendas. 'But I am looking forward to having all three of my children at the wedding so I'm grateful that it has happened this way round. The more pressure put on us it pushes Paul away. And did you know that 42 per cent of marriages end in divorce!'
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sam Faiers looks chic in a khaki three-piece suit with partner Paul Knightley at Wimbledon as he's said to be 'dragging his feet' over proposing
Sam Faiers looked chic as she joined her partner Paul Knightley at Wimbledon on Wednesday following reports he's said to be 'dragging his feet' proposing to her. After a weekend of intermittent rain and occasional sunshine, guests at Centre Court were treated to glorious 26 degree heat as they watch Novak Djokovic take on flamboyant Italian Flavio Cobolli in their quarter final second. Former TOWIE star Sam, 34, dressed for the occasion in a khaki three-piece suit by Holland Cooper. She added a pair of gold flats and accessorised her outfit with a white leather handbag. Paul opted for smart trousers which he dressed down with a navy blue T-shirt and leather trainers. The couple posed for photos in the Vodafone Lounge before taking their seats inside the court. Sam and her real estate developer beau - who share kids Paul, nine, Rosie, seven, and Edward, three, have been together since 2014. In the years since meeting her partner, Sam has become somewhat of a business magnate and it is thought she is worth around £9million thanks to her businesses Revive Collagen and her kids' range with Tesco, called The Sam Faiers Edit. But the range used to be called Knightley's Adventures, after her beau's surname, and sources have told The Sun that Paul was 'disappointed' to have his name axed. In fact the name change is reportedly among reasons causing Paul to 'drag his feet' on proposing, with him 'struggling with the dynamic' of her soaring business success. One source said: 'Without meaning to, the dynamic in the house has changed and people suspect that Paul is starting to feel like he has been left behind. Another added: 'It's no secret Sam has always been the main breadwinner, but over the last couple of years, she has become a business magnate to rival Kim Kardashian.' MailOnline has contacted Sam's representatives for comment. Sam has previously been very honest about her thoughts on marriage, and admitted she does think it will happen eventually. In the years since meeting her partner, Sam has become somewhat of a business magnate and it is thought she is worth around £9million thanks to her businesses Revive Collagen (Pictured) Speaking on her podcast The Sam and Billie Show with sister Billie, she said: 'I get this question of when will we get married all the time. I just think, number 1 I don't know what the rush is. 'We've had a lot of pressure from people who watch our show and people ask 'why aren't you married yet, when is it going to happen?' 'I know we will get married – but I'm so grateful that we have it all to look forward to and in our relationship, we've done the hardest bit (having kids). It is a big challenge and change for a couple. 'I know it's not the right or correct way round but it doesn't matter. But we have done the hardest bit and then hopefully the marriage will be a success and last forever! 'I've never been in a major rush. Some people want to get married before having children but that was never on our agendas. 'But I am looking forward to having all three of my children at the wedding so I'm grateful that it has happened this way round. The more pressure put on us it pushes Paul away. And did you know that 42 per cent of marriages end in divorce!'
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sam Faiers' long-term partner Paul Knightley may be 'dragging his feet' on proposing as he's 'struggling with the dynamic' of TOWIE star's soaring success in business
Sam Faiers ' long-term partner Paul Knightley reportedly may be 'dragging his feet' on proposing to her. The TOWIE star, 34, and her real estate developer beau - who share kids Paul, nine, Rosie, seven, and Edward, three, have been together since 2014. In the years since meeting her partner, Sam has become somewhat of a business magnate and it is thought she is worth around £9million thanks to her businesses Revive Collagen and her kids' range with Tesco, called The Sam Faiers Edit. But the range used to be called Knightley's Adventures, after her beau's surname, and sources have told The Sun that Paul was 'disappointed' to have his name axed. In fact the name change is reportedly among reasons causing Paul to 'drag his feet' on proposing, with him 'struggling with the dynamic' of her soaring business success. One source said: 'Without meaning to, the dynamic in the house has changed and people suspect that Paul is starting to feel like he has been left behind. In the years since meeting her partner, Sam has become somewhat of a business magnate and it is thought she is worth around £9million thanks to her businesses Revive Collagen (Pictured) Another added: 'It's no secret Sam has always been the main breadwinner, but over the last couple of years, she has become a business magnate to rival Kim Kardashian.' MailOnline has contacted Sam's representatives for comment. Sam has previously been very honest about her thoughts on marriage, and admitted she does think it will happen eventually. Speaking on her podcast The Sam and Billie Show with sister Billie, she said: 'I get this question of when will we get married all the time. I just think, number 1 I don't know what the rush is. 'We've had a lot of pressure from people who watch our show and people ask 'why aren't you married yet, when is it going to happen?' 'I know we will get married – but I'm so grateful that we have it all to look forward to and in our relationship, we've done the hardest bit (having kids). It is a big challenge and change for a couple. 'I know it's not the right or correct way round but it doesn't matter. But we have done the hardest bit and then hopefully the marriage will be a success and last forever!' 'I've never been in a major rush. Some people want to get married before having children but that was never on our agendas. 'But I am looking forward to having all three of my children at the wedding so I'm grateful that it has happened this way round. The more pressure put on us it pushes Paul away. And did you know that 42 per cent of marriages end in divorce!' Billie then added: 'It really shouldn't be a pressure or a stigma, you should do it when it suits you.' Earlier this year, the couple looked more in love than ever as they enjoyed a romantic Valentine's Day getaway to Soho Farmhouse. Sam shared a number of dreamy snaps from her stay at the countryside retreat and the pair couldn't keep their hands off each other as they shared a sweet kiss in their hotel room. She then shared a stunning mirror selfie as she posed head-to-toe in a causal designer outfit with a huge bouquet of pink, green, and white flowers. The next morning Sam looked fresh faced as she stripped off naked for a scenic bath with the bunch of flowers beside her. This was followed by an adorable countryside bike ride to Daylesford farm, where the couple enjoyed a look around all the organic produce and a stone oven pizza. As the evening approached, Paul decided to put on the wood burning fireplace in their hotel and the couple enjoyed a cozy evening in. Sam captioned the snaps: 'My kind of therapy.' But in 2023, Sam revealed she hasn't shared a bed with Paul for six years as she said they sleep in separate rooms with different children. Speaking on the Parenting Hell podcast she said: 'Me and Paul haven't shared a bed for six years. We're still in separate rooms. 'I'm in the spare room with Edward, who I've recently got into the cot, but he's still in the room with just me.' She went on to tell hosts Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett that her older children sleep in the master bedroom with partner Paul and it's a routine the family have 'just never gotten out of'. 'Before [youngest child] Edward came along it was just like two and two - like one adult and one child.' 'And we've never kind of gotten out of it.' When asked how the couple had managed to have two more children without sleeping together, Sam cheekily admitted they still managed some nookie, saying: 'You have to be inventive I guess. It kind of works, but it is getting a bit much now'. She went on to discuss her reservations about once again sharing a bed with her beau, whom she began dating in 2014. 'I think about it and I'm not sure. Because obviously I love Paul - and I'm actually quite an affectionate person - but he's a bit of a night owl. So I go to bed earlier and when he does come in it's like football highlights. 'It's a big, bright (screen), and I don't like sleeping with the telly on, If it was me and him he'd put the telly on and then leave it on and fall asleep.'
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sam Faiers in secret turmoil with ‘struggling' partner Paul after she quietly killed Knightly brand to focus on herself
LOOKING at Sam Faiers Instagram account, her life appears a fairytale of exotic trips on private planes, glam brand deals Stateside and a beautiful family to boot. But we can reveal everything is not as peachy as it seems for the former Towie star. Sources close to the Towie beauty have revealed her partner Paul Knightley still hasn't proposed - despite being together since 2014 and sharing three children. And insiders close to the couple say it won't be happening any time soon, as Paul has been "struggling with the dynamic' as Sam's business ventures reach new peaks. Friends say the former property developer is also 'disappointed' that his surname has been axed from one of her companies, causing him to "drag his feet". 'Main breadwinner' We can reveal that Knightley Adventures, a bath product company for children is no longer trading under that name. Instead, Sam's collection with Tesco now appears to have been renamed The Sam Faiers Edit. One friend said: 'It's no secret Sam has always been the main breadwinner, but over the last couple of years, she has become a business magnate to rival Kim Kardashian. Sam is now thought to be worth about £9 million thanks to Revive Collagen and her range with Tesco. 'Without meaning to, the dynamic in the house has changed and people suspect that Paul is starting to feel like he has been left behind. 'While Sam was once desperate for a proposal, things are different now and she's got her dream life and doesn't feel she needs the tag any more.' Paul was working as a property developer when he met Sam on a night out at famous Essex haunt Sheesh. He then went on to start up an online clothing company with Sam, known as All Bits London. The company was later rebranded as Saint Avenue, but Sam resigned director soon after. While Paul is still listed as director and the company is still active - however there is no trace of the website anymore. Paul also appeared on the family TV show, before Sam stepped away from in 2021. The show wasn't the best PR for Paul, who fans branded 'lazy' and 'unsupportive' towards Sam. He was trolled by viewers when in one scene he kissed his mum on the lips - resulting in Sam speaking out to defend him. 12 Jet-set lifestyle Meanwhile, Sam's solo ventures are thriving. This week Sam jetted off to America once again with her £26m brand Revive Collagen - which she launched in 2020 with business partner John Bailey. Looking incredible, Sam slipped into a skintight cream dress as she posed at Joshua Tree on a brand trip advertising the product. She gushed about her latest success, telling fans: 'As our US trip comes to a close, I've been reflecting on this journey with a full heart. Launching with @ultabeauty is a moment we'll never forget a true milestone for our brand.' The move means her already hugely successful company, which raked in £26 million last year, is well on course for its predicted £100m revenue goal for the next few years. 12 Pals say Sam has grown close to her business partner John who has become a real confidant for her, not just over matters for their brand, as they travel the world together, building an empire. They previously spent time in Los Angeles, alongside Kim Kardashian's hairdresser Chris Appleton. In November 2023 , Sam revealed that Chris is her new Global Business Ambassador for her brand Revive Collagen in a huge deal. Amanda Holden is also an ambassador for the ready to drink collagen brand - and was seen looking incredible in her bikini as they shot their latest campaign in Spain alongside Sam, who has carefully managed every step for Revive. Another friend said: 'Paul is of course incredibly proud, no one could ever have predicted how successful she would be. 'His own career has taken somewhat of a back seat as he helps keep some sense of normality with their three kids at home.' His mum Gaynor has become even more of a support to him as he takes over household duties. The family are now living in a lavish, newly renovated £2.35million house in Surrey, which boasts a garden so big it resembles a park. In the past Sam has been very open about marriage and has been insistent that it will still happen. Speaking to sister Billie on their podcast The Sam & Billie show, which is currently on hold , Sam admitted: 'We've had a lot of pressure from people who watch our show and people ask 'why aren't you married yet, when is it going to happen? 'I know we will get married – but I'm so grateful that we have it all to look forward to and in our relationship, we've done the hardest bit (having kids). It is a big challenge and change for a couple. 'I know it's not the right or correct way round but it doesn't matter. But we have done the hardest bit and then hopefully the marriage will be a success and last forever!' Sam was a glamour model when she won a coveted spot on The Only Way Is Essex. She burst onto our screens as Lauren Goodger's love rival and started dating Mark Wright, before moving on to Joey Essex, who proposed to her on the show. She was an instant hit. After four years and countless headlines, Sam moved on with dreams of expanding her clothing store - Minnie's Boutique - which she opened with sister Billie at the height of their fame. A year after leaving the show, away from the cameras, Sam met Paul Knightley on a night out at famous Essex haunt Sheesh. Fans were surprised as for the first time ever, her private life wasn't so public with property developer Paul keen to keep out of the limelight. After just ten months of dating Sam fell pregnant with their first child - who they also named Paul - and their romance looked very much set in stone. 12 12 Now, the sisters are gearing up to return to telly for a new TV show - Sam & Billie: Sister Act. While their previous show was very much centred around the family, the focus is now very much on the women. Sam told her fans it would follow them as they 'navigate careers, motherhood, and relationships'. An insider added: 'The fact that Sam has put her career first in that really says where her head is at the moment. She is incredibly driven and wants to bring people along for the ride. 'Big Paul is taking a secondary role, and will be keeping the cogs turning back at home. A wedding certainly doesn't seem to be on the agenda any time soon.'
