Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch Plan 'Dry Half-Term' to Set Example for Children

Abbey Clancy and her husband, Peter Crouch, have announced their intention to observe a "dry half-term," vowing to abstain from alcohol to serve as a positive example for their four children. The couple acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge, even placing a bet on who would be the first to succumb.

The wager includes a forfeit of a donation to Clancy's preferred animal rescue charity. However, both admitted to doubts about their ability to complete the entire school term without consuming alcohol.

Clancy, 40, and Crouch, 45, share Sophia Ruby, 17, Liberty Rose, 11, Johnny, eight, and Jack, seven. Clancy previously reflected on her alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 lockdown, stating she felt she had "aged 10 years" as a result.

"We're doing a dry half term as well so we'll see how long that lasts," Clancy said on their podcast, The Therapy Crouch. Crouch responded, "Good luck with that, but we'll try."

During the podcast episode, Crouch suggested the bet, questioning, "I'll be honest with you, I'm not very hopeful, do you actually wanna try and do that?" Clancy agreed, committing to going dry for "the whole half-term."

They shook hands to finalize the agreement, with Crouch adding, "Will you try and do that with me? We'll shake on it, and we'll give some money to charity. One of us."

Clancy emphasized the health benefits of sobriety, noting her past routine of daily walks and gym visits. "Like, we're getting older now. We need to," she stated.

Crouch concurred, highlighting the positive impact on their children. "It will be better for the children as well, even that couple of glasses of wine at dinner, that mild headache in the mornings, there's no need for it. I think you'd be better all round."

In August, the couple participated in a wine-tasting episode of their podcast, admitting they were intoxicated by the end of filming.

This initiative precedes the release of a new documentary, "The Crouches," set to feature on Prime Video. The series will document the couple's lives as they undertake a home renovation, navigate significant birthdays, weddings, and their children beginning to leave home. The show promises a candid look at their daily lives, with potential for "moments we may regret letting the cameras see."

The documentary, scheduled for launch on Prime Video in 2027, will capture their move from a custom-designed home to a new renovation project. As their current home has an offer accepted, a move date is approaching. The series will also feature Crouch's departure for the World Cup, leaving Clancy to manage the renovation, children, and pets.

Clancy, having reached 40, aims to reshape family priorities, seeking to pursue her own goals after having made sacrifices for Crouch's football career.

"We're so excited about our new series with Prime Video," Crouch said. "It's a bit scary as it's warts and all, but I'm sure you enjoy laughing with us (probably at us). There will be a lot of chaos and probably a few moments we'll regret letting the cameras see, some ups and some downs, but it will be us."

He added, "Our life should be lovely, calm and simple… it is not. Watch out Kardashians we are coming for you."