Real Housewives of Cheshire legend Tanya Bardsley has shared some incredible family news as she revealed eldest son Rocco has just signed a contract with Stoke City FC.
Taking to Instagram to share a video of the proud moment, Tanya wrote, “What a day for the Bardo boys my @rocco_bardo_26 has just signed a new two year deal for @stokecity.
“I’m so proud I could burst, this has been one of the best days of my life seeing my little superstar’s hard work pay off 🌟🙌❤️🙏 big shout out to @nannastyleuk for all her trips with @rocco_bardo_26 to Stoke, God bless you.
“And of course @anthonybardsley and @steverobinson798 and @josh_bardsley12 ❤️ it’s a family juggling game 🙌😂❤️ we just need to work on your terrible signature now @rocco_bardo_26 🙉😂❤️”.
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1 of 14Magali Gorré
"If you're gonna cross me, you'd better not cross me. You don't mess with Magali."Magali starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire in 2015. Although the housewife only appeared in series one and two, after shouting-matches and rifts, she definitely left a lasting impression on her co-stars. Magali even found herself wrapped up in a twitter-spat with RHOC star Ester Dee in spring 2018, when Ester claimed she didn't know who Magali was.
2 of 14Magali Gorré
Four years on, Magali is still living the highlife. The football-mum prides herself on her luxurious lifestyle, which she regularly shares with her 100k+ Instagram followers.
3 of 14Missé Beqiri
Missé Beqiri joined the RHOC cast in April 2016 for series three, but by series five in March 2017, Missé had been demoted to a 'guest housewife'.
4 of 14Missé Beqiri
The model divorced her footballer husband of two years, Anders Lindegaard and got together with no other than Jake Hall - yes, Chloe Lewis' ex from TOWIE. Missé and Jake went on to get engaged and have a daughter together, River. But it hasn't all been plain-sailing for the two reality stars - as Jake received a brief restraining orderto stay away from Missé in December 2018. The pair are back together and co-parenting baby River and Missé's son from her marriage with Anders.
5 of 14Ampika Pickston
Ampika Pickston was an original housewife - joining the RHOC family in series one and lasting until 2017, when she left after series five.
6 of 14Ampika Pickston
After a long on/off relationship with partner Mark, Ampika revealed in July 2018 that she was engaged after a new whirlwind romance. Whilst Ampika continues to keep her mystery romance under wraps, she promotes her own weightloss company - Skinny Revolution throughout her social media.
7 of 14Leanne Brown
Fans were shocked when OG cast member Leanne Brown didn't return for series six in spring 2018. After an upsetting feud and long court battle with ex-bestie Dawn, Leanne decided to call it quits on the ITVBe show.
8 of 14Leanne Brown
Leanne still keeps her fans up to date with her enviable WAG lsityle - and reportedly even has a tell-all memoir in the pipeline.
9 of 14Stacey Forsey
Stacey Forsey became a guest-housewife in series one (no - we don't remember either) before joining the cast full time for series three - six.She was demoted to 'friend' status by series seven.
10 of 14Stacey Forsey
Nowadays the artist-turned-writer promotes her lifestyle brand and book, Sweet Treats, through Instagram.
11 of 14Nermina Pieters-Mekic
Nermina lasted just under a year on the hit ITVBe show before producers made her a 'guest-housewife'.
12 of 14Nermina Pieters-Mekic
According the Nermina's website, the aspiring pop-star has begun a new chapter of her life focusing on re-establishing her music and modelling career in the UK and worldwide, whilst enjoying her suburban life with her husband, dogs and horses.
13 of 14Lauren Simon
OG housewife Lauren lasted an incredible eight series on the show and was loved by fans for saying exactly what she thought. Remember that squirm-inducing scene with Taylor Ward and Sam Reece? Exactly.
14 of 14Lauren Simon
We were devastated when Lauren quit the show before series nine. Her on / off friend Dawn Ward said: "Lauren has some personal stuff going on."Lauren's an amazing person, I am missing her to bits. I speak to her daily but she has other commitments at the minute that she needs to concentrate on."In January 2020 it was revealed that Lauren's back. Yaaas.
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Fans were thrilled for the family, with Tanya’s co-star and best friend Lystra Adamscommenting, “🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️congrats”.
Tanya’s mum wrote, “I just don’t have the words to explain how proud I am of them both…. Rocco and Renz work so hard and this makes it all worthwhile⚽️⭐️⭐️🙏🌎🌎❤️❤️”, and a follower said, “Amazing Tanya! A very proud mama ❤️🙌❤️🙌.”
It’s not the only exciting career move for the family after Tanya revealed back in July that she was working on an “extra special project” as she shared stills from a day of filming something under wraps.
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RHOCheshire has returned to ITVBe this month for its 14th series, and in an exclusive chat with Closer online ahead of the launch, Tanya’s co-star Hanna Kinsella said, “There are certain times where we disagree and you’ll have it out with someone and then you make up, it sort of moves like that.
“It’s up and down, it’s fluid, and that’s the thing about the relationships between the girls. At the end of the day, we all love each other, and if any outsider were to say anything negative we’d all stand up for each other but yeah, we do have differences in opinion – but it makes for good viewing!”