Nottingham Forest Boots Bonnie Blue Over X-Rated Plans
Adult content creator and social media personality Bonnie Blue has been permanently banned from Premier League side Nottingham Forest's City Ground. This comes after she allegedly attempted to stage a provocative stunt involving fans and players during a recent match.
The 25-year-old, whose real name is Tia Emma Billinger, told listeners of the Only Stans podcast that she had arrived at the soccer stadium intending to 'entertain' supporters and hinted at filming post-match content with fans — something the club was quick to shut down.
'I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to,' said Blue. 'I put on my socials, 'Hey boys, I'm going to be at the game, I'd like to film with you afterwards.' I thought they were upgrading my tickets. Instead, security told me, 'You are permanently banned from the ground.''
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Blue, who hails from Nottinghamshire and is no stranger to controversy, is best known for her claim of having slept with 1,057 men in one day and her ambition to become the first woman to have sex in space. She alleged her sex work background was the real reason behind the stadium ban.
'Apparently they don't discriminate against sex workers, but I was banned because I am one,' she added. 'If I'm entertaining the supporters, it's less people drinking. I'm actually doing something good for their health.'
Forest, currently sixth in the Premier League table and pushing for a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League, has yet to comment publicly on the incident. However, many fans supported the decision online, with several noting that the adult star's appearance would have been an unwelcome distraction.
From Bans to Branding: Bonnie Blue's Soccer Moves
The ban comes amid a recent wave of attention surrounding Blue, who just last week made headlines by becoming the official kit sponsor of non-league side Calstock FC. The club, which competes in the St Piran League Division 2 East, unveiled its new Bonnie Blue-branded kits in a splashy social media campaign.
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The move was met with mixed reactions, with some calling it bold and others labeling it 'embarrassing.'
Calstock FC defended the partnership, writing: 'This collaboration goes beyond mere branding. It symbolizes our commitment to boldness and individuality.'
As for Bonnie Blue, she shows no signs of slowing down. From matchday bans to small-club sponsorships, the controversial figure continues to make waves well beyond the adult industry.
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