The couple married at Saint John the Baptist in Finchingfield, Essex, in the village where Amber and Alex met. Not feline their best! Comedian Glenn Wool, 44, married Alex Curry, 32 from Essex, after Amber Morris tweeted him on her pal's birthday. Glenn finished the 2018 NRL season with him playing in 20 matches and scoring 4 tries for the Broncos. The duo met when they were just three years old, as Amber detailed in a previous tweet. ', Alex has admitted she 'completely freaked out' when Glenn replied to Amber's tweet, but he now won't let her live down the moment, Alex never thought she would ever meet Glenn let alone marry him and start a family with him, after listening to his podcast, Glenn decided to move from Canada to the UK to be with Alex, but decided to tie the knot at  Saint John the Baptist in Finchingfield, Essex, where they first met, Although Amber was not at their wedding, Glenn and Alex paid tribute to her by getting married at the church she was buried and took time out of their special day to lay flowers on her grave. On Alex's return to the UK her pal was in a coma and sadly passed away. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out [35] On 28 June 2017, Glenn agreed to extended his contract with the Broncos to the end of the 2019 season. Comedy fan Alex watched open-mouthed as the warm-up act walked on stage - and it was Glenn. Alex said: 'Whenever he was back in London during his tour we met up. [16] In April 2013, Glenn was selected in the New Zealand team to play against Australia in the 2013 ANZAC Test at Canberra Stadium. This triggered a series of flirty messages that self-professed fan girl Alex 'freaked out' over, likening it to an encounter between a celebrity and an uber fan. [33][34] On 6 May 2017, Glenn captained the Cook Islands against Papua New Guinea in the 2017 Pacific Cup, starting at second-row in the 32–22 loss at Campbelltown Stadium. 'I think it was after a couple of gin and tonics while watching Gogglebox, he just said it. A SECOND baby Bronco has been delivered into the world this week, with forward Alex Glenn welcoming a son. People reveal why some of the most commonly avoided activities aren't nearly... Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 50, one of Britain's first gay dads reveals he now wants TWINS after welcoming a baby... Children's clothes from H&M, Next and Aldi look just like pieces from high-end brands like D&G and Moncler... Creative mother transforms her son's bright bedroom into a cool superhero themed sanctuary using homemade... Merry Covid Christmas! 'Glenn doesn't let me live it down - especially now that I'm mother to his child. The  Cook Islands will also receive a huge boost with news they too will be a part of 2020 Oceania cup. It was hideous.'. 'He does the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on his days off he would fly down to Stansted to be with me. Amber Morris knew her best friend Alex Curry, 32 from Chelmsford in Essex, had harboured a crush on comedian Glenn Wool for years, and tweeted the star inviting him to consider marrying her pal as a 'birthday present'. In 2015 Glenn decided to leave Vancouver and move in with Alex in Bishop Stortford to be with her more permanently - much to her delight, Alex has insisted Glenn's decision to relocate to the UK was all his decision because he missed her 'too much' when he was away. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. The next day the pair went to the pub for their first date. 'I was so excited when it turned out to be Glenn, having swooned over him since hearing their podcast. In 2007, Glenn was named in the Australian under 20s national touch football development squad, having represented at a national level throughout his teens, Glenn was also selected for U19 Qld State of Origin side but declined both opportunities to represent New Zealand in the future. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Glenn and his wife, Robin, have three sons and live in St. Petersburg, Fla. Last updated October 3, 2016. On 24 January, Glenn was named Brisbane Broncos captain. 'Obviously I was delighted, but was trying to act casual about it.'. 'He's not a girly or a fashionable man so he just proposed with my mum's ring and then another friend's sister is a jeweller. 'On my days off I'd fly up to Edinburgh to be with him so we were very quickly spending all the time we could together. Alex said: 'As soon as I saw him I was thinking "oh my god he's here, we're in the same room, we're breathing the same air". 'That's when I decided, actually in this case she's in line for the full platinum Glenn Wool package.'. [12] Glenn also travelled to England with the Kiwis for the 2011 Four Nations tournament, playing in 3 matches. Glenn told The Courier-Mail three weeks ago that he could not wait to meet his “mini-me”. On 5 October 2008, Glenn captained the Broncos in the 2008 NYC Grand Final against the Canberra Raiders, starting at lock in their 28-24 golden point extra time loss. Canadian comedian Glenn Wool and Alex Curry (both centre), from Essex, married in May this year, after her friend Amber Morris set them up via Twitter, Alex's (left) best friend Amber (right) was unable to see the fruits of her matchmaking as she tragically died just months after setting the couple up, Amber made the bold move and asked Glenn to marry her pal on Twitter in a hilarious post. Another friend took Alex to go and see Frankie Boyle at Soho Theatre in London as a birthday present. [3][4] Glenn captained the Brisbane Broncos NYC team in 2008. In November 2015 Glenn decided to relocate from Vancouver and move in with Alex in Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire. 'I'd already spoken to my parents and they were under strict instruction to not let Glenn buy a ring himself if he ever decided to propose. Glenn was one of four members of Brisbane's grand final team to be included in coach Stephen Kearney's squad for the three-test tour. She had dreamed of a romantic proposal, but was asked to be Glenn's wife over a few G&Ts, Alex and Glenn are 'very happy' together, despite going through the sad loss of friend Amber early on in their relationship. 'I had imagined being proposed to in these wonderful, romantic and fabulous ways but Glenn is a 44-year-old road comic. On 5 October 2008, Glenn captained the Broncos in the 2008 NYC Grand Final against the Canberra Raiders, starting at lock in their 28-24 golden point extra time loss. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. A teacher who cheekily invited her pal's celebrity crush to marry her on Twitter uncannily had her brazen request granted - but sadly passed away before she could see the couple tie the knot. Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again, Join the conversation, you are commenting as, Parents sue: Gang bashing scandal rocks elite school, Man questioned after body found beside M1, Jacinda wins election in massive landslide, Princess Mary’s son looks just like his mum, ‘Could be 10 cases, could be 100’: Alarming sign virus still in Qld. [36] Glenn finished the 2017 NRL season with him playing in all of the Broncos 27 matches and scoring 5 tries. Since moving up to first grade, Glenn has become a utility for the Broncos, Glenn made first grade debut for the Brisbane Broncos in Round 1 of the 2009 NRL season against the North Queensland Cowboys playing off the interchange bench in the Broncos 19–18 win at Suncorp Stadium. ', Glenn responded to Amber's original tweet writing: '@MissAmberMorris @AlexandraCurry nobody deserves that kind of punishment, let alone on their birthday. 'We had a kiss at the train station when we said goodnight and the rest is history. [38], Glenn made only eight appearances for Brisbane in the 2020 NRL season as the club finished last for the first time in their history and claimed the wooden spoon. On 16 September 2014, Glenn was named in the New Zealand national rugby league team 2014 Four Nations train-on squad but later wasn't named in the final 24-man squad.[19]. On 1 February 2016, Glenn was named in the Broncos 2016 Auckland Nines squad. Glenn scored a try in the Broncos 25-24 golden point extra time win at Suncorp Stadium. Thought is worse than the deed! [28] On 1 May 2016, Glenn was added to the New Zealand national rugby league team 19-man squad for the 2016 ANZAC Test but was ruled out due to a calf injury. [18] Glenn finished the 2014 NRL season with him playing in all of the Broncos 25 matches and scoring 5 tries. Amber died from dengue hemorrhagic fever … 'The next day we went on a date to a pub in London where we had some cocktails and lots of chat. The couple happily lived together and welcomed baby Atticus, now 18 months old, in 2017. On 18 January 2012, Glenn extended his contract with the Broncos for further 3 years, keeping at the club till the end of the 2015 season. [25][26] Glenn finished the 2015 NRL season with him playing in 26 matches and scoring 4 tries for the Broncos. 'I didn't think much of it and thought I'd still get the chance to see her, but unfortunately it was dengue hemorrhagic fever. 'I had to pretend I didn't already know all the stories he was telling me from having followed his stand-up for a couple of years. Glenn played for the Junior Kiwis in their victory over the Junior Kangaroos in Wellington in 2007. [14] Glenn had an outstanding 2012 NRL season by scoring 13 tries in 23 matches for the Broncos. 'It was the kind of tweet I wouldn't normally respond to....but then I looked at her pictures. Hilarious snaps reveal bizarre proposals... Masked thugs attack man from behind in Birmingham shopping centre, Emergency services on scene after 'terror attack' in north Paris, EU leaders continue Brexit negotiations despite Johnson's comments, Young girl walks her pet tiger on a leash in Mexico, China releases footage of it's Air Force conducting a live-fire drill, Londoners enjoy night out before Tier 2 restrictions kick in, Dog doesn't leave its owner's side and jumps into ambulance, Emmanuel Macron decries 'Islamist terrorist attack' in Paris, Black and white farmers face off in South Africa over murder case, Hundreds queue in China for experimental coronavirus vaccine, Anti-lockdown protester calls PM and Hancock 'criminals'. here. Alex, 32, and 44-year-old Glenn honoured her memory by marrying at the church she was buried at and laying wedding flowers on her grave.

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