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<\/p>\nBEN Foden has revealed his \u2018normal job\u2019 after quitting fame for a completely different career in the US.<\/p>\n
The rugby star, 38, spent his career playing at scrum-half and fullback, and he was previously married to Saturdays singer\u00a0Una Healy\u00a0for six years.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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But he upped sticks and moved over to the US after marrying New Yorker Jackie Belanoff Smith after just two weeks of "serious" dating<\/span>.<\/p>\n Now, the Dancing on Ice and X Factor sportsman has revealed a very different career over in The United States.<\/p>\n Ben has become a glitzy American estate agent and shared the news<\/span> on his social media while posing with his colleagues.<\/p>\n The star looked suave in a suit for his big announcement, as he posed for a series of professional photos.<\/p>\n Ben penned: \u201cThe @jonathansteinteam from @douglaselliman are here to take care of all your Real Estate needs in NYC, Hamptons, South Florida and South Carolina.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to reach out and let me show you why we are considered one of the best teams to work with in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n Ben\u2019s fans jumped into the comments to question whether he was hinting at a new property TV show with the stylish snaps.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Another person commented to say: \u201cNow that\u2019s a reality show I\u2019d definitely watch.\u201d<\/p>\n The social media pages of the companies specified show off huge and luxurious homes<\/span> in New York, The Hamptons and Miami.<\/p>\n Ben also shared a separate post with another posed photo of himself and the team, as he raved about being featured in Forbes Magazine.<\/p>\n His move to real estate is a far cry from the rugby pitch, where Ben made his name.<\/p>\n Foden started his career at Sale Sharks<\/span> before moving on to the Northampton<\/span> Saints.<\/p>\n He spent a decade there, helping the Saints win the Premiership in 2014.<\/p>\n He\u00a0also had a spell in New York with Rugby United, but shared the news that he was retiring from the sport.<\/p>\n He announced on\u00a0Instagram: "So after lots of deliberation I\u2019ve decided to finally hang up my playing boots<\/span> from professional rugby.<\/p>\n "From a young \u2018Pop Idol\u2019 starting at\u00a0@salesharks\u00a0to 10 years at\u00a0@northamptonsaints\u00a0to finally finishing my career with\u00a0@rugbyunitedny\u00a0it\u2019s been a 18 year career filled with every emotion possible.<\/p>\n "Rugby has given me so much through my life time and given me enough memories to keep me smiling for the rest of my days.<\/p>\n "It\u2019s taken me all over the world and I feel privileged to say it\u2019s given me friendships and a family I can always depend on.<\/p>\n "To everyone who has been part of this journey with me, thank you for everything! – Rugby really is a wonderful game and has certainly enriched my life.<\/p>\n "I promise to always, (wherever possible) give back to the game I loved playing so much.<\/p>\nRead More on Ben Foden<\/span><\/h2>\n
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