Abbey Clancy is a British model and television personality who first rose to fame as the runner-up of Britain’s Next Top Model before cementing her status as a household name by winning Strictly Come Dancing. Known for her glamorous style and candid personality, she has successfully transitioned from the catwalk to television hosting and podcasting.

Name: Abigail Marie Clancy (Married Name: Abigail Marie Crouch)

Date of Birth: January 10, 1986

Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Place of Birth: Liverpool, Merseyside, England

Family:

• Father: Geoffrey Thomas Clancy.
• Mother: Karen Clancy.
• Spouse: Peter Crouch (married 2011). He is a former England international footballer and podcast host.
• Children:
  • Sophia Ruby (daughter, born 2011).
  • Liberty Rose (daughter, born 2015).
  • Johnny (son, born 2018).
  • Jack (son, born 2019).
• Siblings:
  • Sean Clancy (Brother) – A professional footballer.
  • John Clancy (Brother) – Musician.
  • Elle Clancy (Sister) – Model.

Profession: Model, Television Personality, Podcast Host

Nationality: British

College or University Attended: St Mary’s College, Crosby (Secondary School). She did not attend university, pursuing a career in music and modeling shortly after school.

Biography and What Famous For:

Abbey Clancy was born and raised in Liverpool. Before finding fame in modeling, she had an early stint in the music industry as a member of the girl band Genie Queen, which was managed by 80s pop star Andy McCluskey.

She became famous in 2006 when she appeared on the second cycle of the reality show Britain’s Next Top Model. Although she finished as the runner-up, her career trajectory arguably eclipsed that of the winner. She became a prominent lingerie and catwalk model, gracing the covers of numerous magazines and appearing in campaigns for brands like Matalan and Ultimo.

Clancy achieved a new level of national affection in 2013 when she competed in and won the eleventh series of the BBC’s hugely popular dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. Partnered with Aljaž Škorjanec, her grace and ballroom skills surprised judges and audiences alike.

Following her dance victory, she returned to the show that launched her career, Britain’s Next Top Model, serving as the head judge and host from 2015 to 2017. In recent years, she has found success in the audio space, co-hosting the hit podcast The Therapy Crouch with her husband, Peter Crouch, where the couple is known for their hilarious and unfiltered discussions about their marriage and family life.

Abbey Clancy is famous for her longevity in the British modeling industry, her reality TV success, and being one half of one of the UK’s most popular celebrity couples.

Career Highlights:

Television:

• Britain’s Next Top Model (2006) – Contestant (Runner-up)
• Hell’s Kitchen (2007) – Contestant
• Abbey and Janice: Beauty and the Best (2007) – Reality Series
• Strictly Come Dancing (2013) – Contestant (Winner)
• Britain’s Next Top Model (2015–2017) – Host and Head Judge
• This Morning (2019–present) – Fashion segment presenter (Occasional)

Modeling & Media:

• Genie Queen: Member of the girl group (2003–2006).
• Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue: Featured model (2010).
• Campaigns: Face of Matalan, Ultimo, and Reebok (UK).
• The Therapy Crouch: Co-host of the podcast (2023–present).

Awards and Accomplishments:

• Strictly Come Dancing: Glitterball Trophy Winner (Series 11, 2013).
• FHM Magazine: Consistently ranked in the “100 Sexiest Women in the World” list during the late 2000s and early 2010s.