Where Soccer AM’s Soccerettes are now, from glamour models and talkSPORT host to Hollyoaks star and Big Brother winner

WITH cult classic football show Soccer AM set to be axed, SunSport takes a look back at one of its most iconic features – Soccerettes.

The skit was scrapped in 2015 but saw a wide variety of future stars throughout its runtime.

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Soccer AM is set to be axedCredit: Sky

From TV presenters to glamour models and actresses to Big Brother winners, the section etched its place into British TV history.

But where are some of the most memorable Soccer AM Soccerettes now?

Natalie Sawyer

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Natalie Sawyer appeared on Soccer AM in a Brentford shirtCredit: Sky

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These days Natalie works as a radio presenter for talkSPORTCredit: The Sun

Starting off, Natalie Sawyer made more than one appearance on Soccer AM during her 18 years working at Sky Sports.

The now talkSPORT radio presenter and podcast host represented Brentford on the show, but back then promotion to the Premier League was a dream for any Bees fan.

Natalie had been married to ITV commentator Sam Matterface until 2014. However, since 2015 she has been in a relationship with former Leeds and Brentford midfielder Jonathan Douglas.

Gemma Atkinson

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Gemma Atkinson appeared on Soccer AM in a Bury shirt in 2007Credit: Sky

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Gemma is an actor and former glamour modelCredit: @glouiseatkinson/Instagram

Former TV Soap star Gemma Atkinson has forged a multi-faceted career which includes a 2007 appearance on Soccer AM, in which she donned a Bury shirt.

Gemma appeared on both Emmerdale and Hollyoaks and has worked as a glamour model, before also adding Strictly Come Dancing to her CV.

While on Strictly she met current partner Gorka Márquez, and she is now expecting her second child in the summer.

Jennifer Metcalfe

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Jennifer Metcalfe donned a Bradford shirt on her Soccer AM appearanceCredit: Sky

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She is best known for her roles in Hollyoaks and EmmerdaleCredit: Getty

Jennifer Metcalfe made her Soccer AM debut while adorning a Bradford shirt.

The Soap star is best known for roles as Mercedes McQueen and Jade Nicholls in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale respectively.

She is mother to five-year-old Daye, but has admitted she would love to give him a sibling.

Lucy Pinder

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Lucy Pinder wore a Southampton shirtCredit: Sky

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Lucy appeared on lad mags including FHM and LoadedCredit: PA:Press Association

Former glamour model Lucy Pinder was an instant hit on Soccerettes as she represented Southampton during her appearance.

Lucy appeared in lad mags such as Nuts, FHM and Loaded, and also made an appearance on Big Brother in 2009.

She has also dabbled in acting, with appearances in movies such as Sharknado 5.

Chantelle Houghton

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Chantelle Houghton wore a yellow Arsenal shirt when on the SoccerettesCredit: Soccer AM

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She shot to fame after winning Big Brother in 2006Credit: Olivia West – The Sun

Chantelle Houghton shot to fame after winning Big Brother in 2006 as a non-celeb.

But before this she had been on Soccer AM with a yellow Arsenal shirt. She would later appear on Come Dine With Me.

Chantelle has a daughter, ten-year-old Dolly, with ex-partner Alex Reid.

Tamsin Greenway

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Tamsin Greenway appeared on Soccer AM with a shirt reading ‘unbelievable tekkers’Credit: Sky

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Greenway won bronze in the 2010 Commonwealth gamesCredit: Empics Sport

Tamsmin Greenway appeared on Soccer AM in a Leicester City shirt, before it was removed to reveal a shirt which said “unbelievable tekkers”.

The former England Netball star won bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and at the 2011 and 2015 World Cups. She is now the head coach of Scotland.

Greenway has two children, Jeane and Casey, born in 2013 and 2019 respectively.

Kelly Kelly

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Wrestler Kelly Kelly made a special appearance in 2007Credit: Sky

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After retiring from WWE in 2012 she became an influencerCredit: Twitter @TheBarbieBlank

Wrestler Kelly Kelly, real name Barbie Blank, also made an appearance on Soccer AM.

The former WWE star made an appearance on the show back in 2007.

The blonde bombshell left WWE in 2012 and became an influencer.