Hank puts his hand on Kendra's pregnant tummy as they pose on the red carpet before the taping of the 2009 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles July 15, 2009. (REUTERS)
Kendra Wilkinson is very upset over hubby Hank Baskett's dismissal from the Philadelphia Eagles, FOX411 has learned. She is in her final trimester and furious that Michael Vick is on the team, let alone taking her husband's spot.
The two men play different positions, with Vick the Eagles' backup quarterback and Baskett a wide receiver. But an NFL roster only allows for 53 players, so Hank was released to make room for Vick on Tuesday.
"Kendra obviously loves animals, so she was very unhappy with Vick being picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles," friends of Kendra tell Fox 411. "She stayed quiet for Hank and out of respect for the team, but as an animal lover, it was difficult. Now Hank is without a job basically because of Michael Vick. She's sad that this is how Hank's time with the Eagles is ending."
The petite star of "Kendra" and "The Girls Next Door" is in the final trimester of her pregnancy and on a strict new budget, thanks to EARLY warnings from Hank. "They were not completely shocked by the recent turn of events. Hank has been preparing her for the possibility that he could be released at any time, and Kendra has really been saving a lot of money with the new baby coming," says the insider. "She was nervous, but hopeful that Hank would remain with the team."
With husband Hank out of work, at least for now, Kendra is now the main breadwinner in the family. "Kendra is much smarter than people would ever believe based on her TV show. She's really just playing a sillier, ditzier version of herself - she's actually an intelligent businesswoman," the pal explains. "She's working on a continued deal with E! for her show, but the LA house they filmed in last season is gone, and Kendra wanted to settle in New Jersey and raise hear family in the suburbs. She's not dying to go back to Los Angeles, but if she needs to for work, she will."
UPDATE: Hank just got signed by the Indianapolis Colts! Looks like their kid's going to be a Hoosier!
I love Kendra, and Hank, and I am so glad Hank still is playing football. Although, I'm not a Colts fan. I wish he would play for Dallas! And I'm so happy for Kendra and I wish them the best! Don't watch the Girls Next Door, cause nobody can be like Kendra, Holly and Bridgett!!!
ANYONE that would be happy to have :spit: vick on their team needs to suffer financially for a LONG time. He has no rights having a life for what he did. He is a disgusting piece of work.
Go Kendra! me LOVE that girl!
kendra and Hank if you ever happen to read this just want to say hang in there! When one door closes another will open, though change in the begining can be tough and unknowing but remember Gods in control!!!
Hank Baskett is a marginal receiver at best, who would rather fall to the ground after a catch than to put in the effort to break a tackle. He will still be marginal in Indy behind Wayne, Collie, and Garcon; and will see about the same field time that he did in Philly. Not to mention he signed a one year deal, and won't have time to make an impact for a long term deal in Indy.
Rather or not you agree with their lifestyle it was totally wrong for the Eagles to hire a dog killer and kick a nice guy to the curb. I guess the Eagles will do anything to try to win a superbowl. Shame, shame, shame. Vick should never have been hired by any team and he is the one who should get a real job. I'm with Kendra and Hank and wish them the best.
Hey:
Glad to see Kendra stick up for what she feels. SHe loves her pets and you can just see her beam with joy when she and Hank are together...Vick is a worthless jerk who should still be locked up for animal abuse!!!!!!!!!
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aShLeY
I love Kendra, and Hank, and I am so glad Hank still is playing football. Although, I'm not a Colts fan. I wish he would play for Dallas! And I'm so happy for Kendra and I wish them the best! Don't watch the Girls Next Door, cause nobody can be like Kendra, Holly and Bridgett!!!
yvonne
welcome to indianapolis. were happy to have you.
TC
ANYONE that would be happy to have :spit: vick on their team needs to suffer financially for a LONG time. He has no rights having a life for what he did. He is a disgusting piece of work. Go Kendra! me LOVE that girl!
Gods in control
kendra and Hank if you ever happen to read this just want to say hang in there! When one door closes another will open, though change in the begining can be tough and unknowing but remember Gods in control!!!
RoBiN
Hank Baskett is a marginal receiver at best, who would rather fall to the ground after a catch than to put in the effort to break a tackle. He will still be marginal in Indy behind Wayne, Collie, and Garcon; and will see about the same field time that he did in Philly. Not to mention he signed a one year deal, and won't have time to make an impact for a long term deal in Indy.
Rick
at least he will be able to play for a team that will appreciate him.
jerseygirl46
Rather or not you agree with their lifestyle it was totally wrong for the Eagles to hire a dog killer and kick a nice guy to the curb. I guess the Eagles will do anything to try to win a superbowl. Shame, shame, shame. Vick should never have been hired by any team and he is the one who should get a real job. I'm with Kendra and Hank and wish them the best.
Josie
Hey: Glad to see Kendra stick up for what she feels. SHe loves her pets and you can just see her beam with joy when she and Hank are together...Vick is a worthless jerk who should still be locked up for animal abuse!!!!!!!!!
DogLover
My kids don't cheer for Vick or the Eagles. We are going with the Steelers to win the Superbowl. My Eagles jersey is now my BUTT WIPE!
kendra
WHO CARES?