Everton defender James Tarkowski caused a social media stir when a trailer for a forthcoming reality show went viral.
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- Tarkowski to star in new Amazon Prime show
- Trailer of defender complimenting wife goes viral
- Unimpressed fans call for Everton points deduction
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The clip released by Amazon Prime to promote the upcoming series featured the uncompromising centre-back flirting with his wife Samantha at a summer party. Samantha said that "everyone looks so gorgeous" before the Everton star replied with the compliment: "Especially you."
The clip soon rattled up almost ten million views, with rivals fans predictably unforgiving in their verdict.
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WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
"Everton deserve another 10 points deduction for that trailer alone," chimed @clarkey85steve on X.
Another quip came in from @lukehayles, who wrote: "Was just saying to the lads down the pub that I was desperate for James Tarkowski to be on a reality dating show."
"It was a smooth line until he followed it up and the awkward laugh," was the analysis of @fpldodge.
Meanwhile, @Danthedon1878 stated: "Tarkowski being a love island bombshell wasn’t on my 2024 bingo card."
The Unholy Trinity Everton Podcast added: "In the list of surprising turn of events this morning, James Tarkowski becoming a reality TV star is definitely top."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Footballers and their partners on television was once a fictional domain, dominated by the ITV hit which ran from 2002 to 2006. But the move towards reality-based shows has incorporated some players and their partners, with several featuring in a series based in the area famous for being the home to footballers who ply their trade in the north west of England.
As well as the newly-wed Tarkowskis, is set to feature the partners of Ilkay Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez, Jorginho and USMNT keeper Matt Turner.
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WHAT NEXT FOR EVERTON?
Toffees fans are nervously awaiting the outcome of the club's appeal against the 10-point deduction with a verdict expected any day soon. Tarkowski, meanwhile, will probably face plenty of ribbing from his team-mates for his reality television performances when returning to action for Everton against Brighton on Saturday.
