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News.com.au
5 days ago
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- News.com.au
Former Miss Universe Jesinta Franklin wows on red carpet
One of Australia's most well known models has shown off her baby bump after annoucing her third pregnancy with AFL legend Lance 'Buddy' Franklin. The 33-year-old announced she was expecting in June this year. Franklin hit the red carpet at the MIFF Opening Night Gala at HOYTS Melbourne Central on Thursday. Franklin wore a floor length strapless dress in a pastel blue for the occasion, cradling her bump as she smiled for the cameras. Her brunette hair was styled in tight curls, and she complemented the simple look with a single silver necklace. It's been two months since the couple's pregnancy announcement, where the Miss Universe Australia 2010 winner cradled her growing baby bump while her children, Tullulah and Rocky danced around her and touched her belly. 'Tullulah and Rocky are getting a baby brother or sister for Christmas. The most beautiful surprise of all @buddy_franklin23,' Franklin captioned the clip. Franklin, formerly known as Jesinta Campbell, also took a moment to recognise that pregnancy announcements can be difficult for some. 'Our hearts are full and yet, we share this news with deep sensitivity. I know that announcements like this can be incredibly hard for those who are walking the path of infertility or loss. My heart is with you, always,' she said. Prior to the birth of their first daughter, Franklin revealed it wasn't an 'easy' road to pregnancy. When she initially announced her first pregnancy on her app, JESINTA, she said: 'The journey to get here hasn't been easy and this little life is the greatest gift and we feel truly blessed and grateful that we will have a little angel of our own. 'We have both dreamt of this for a long time and while the last 2.5 years have been physically and emotionally challenging, there's nothing we would change as it's brought us to this beautiful moment. At the time, she also revealed that she and her husband had been 'trying for years and years' to conceive, in an interview with The Daily Telegraph. In a follow-up post to her announcement, she revealed that her pregnancy had been a 'rough time'. 'Sadly I'm not someone who thrives when they are pregnant,' she said. Many — included fellow model Natalie Roser — rushed to congratulate the couple on the news of their third child. 'Beautiful. Congratulations,' Roser said. Meanwhile, comedian Celeste Barber said; 'Now THIS is a pregnancy announcement.' Australian singer and former Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson left a series of hearts on the clip. The couple recently celebrated eight years of marriage, tying the knot in November 2016 before welcoming their first child in February 2020. The pair's love story got off to a rough start. After getting her number from a friend in 2012, Buddy was met with rejection when he texted his now wife out of the blue. 'I was like, 'Um, I'm not dating at the moment. I'm dating my career'. Cringe! Oh my God, I can't believe I said that,' Franklin told Beauticate in 2017. However, he managed to convince her to take a chance and the couple had their first date at Sydney's Crown Hotel Bar.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
AFL WAG Jesinta Franklin debuts her blossoming baby bump in silk gown at Melbourne International Film Festival ahead of welcoming third child
Jesinta Franklin has shown off her baby bump for the first time. The AFL WAG, who is expecting her third child with her husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin, debuted her blossoming baby bump at the Melbourne International Film Festival on Thursday night. The 33-year-old stunned in a pale blue, silk gown which skimmed over her bump as she cradled it in her hands. The strapless number was cut in a maxi length, and she paired it with glistening ruby heels. Jesinta matched her lipstick and man manicure to her shoes, going for a fire-engine red, otherwise keeping her makeup subtle. She wore her brunette locks in a retro bob, and finished the look with a silver chain that sat on her clavicles. The WAG recently shared one of her pregnancy cravings - and it turns out she eats it straight from the tin. Jesinta proudly showed off an image of a half-eaten tin of baked beans with the lid peeled back, and a spoon resting in the saucy goodness. 'Obsessed with baked beans right now,' she wrote beside the image, alongside a pregnant person and crying face emojis. Jesinta announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post in early June. In a candid video, Jesinta shared a silhouette of herself cradling her growing baby bump while her two children, daughter Tullulah, five, and son Rocky, four, played around her. One segment showed Rocky kissing his mum's pregnant belly. 'Tullulah and Rocky are getting a baby brother or sister for Christmas. The most beautiful surprise of all,' the model captioned her post. She continued: 'Our hearts are full and yet, we share this news with deep sensitivity. I know that announcements like this can be incredibly hard for those who are walking the path of infertility or loss. My heart is with you, always.' In another slide, the model shared a candid selfie pretending to be asleep. 'The reality of the last 6 weeks. House, couch or bed bound given the odd occasion. Finally succumbed to medication and it's been game changing,' she captioned the image of her resting beside Buddy. She went on to express her gratitude and revealed the couple will be keeping the child's gender a surprise this time around, alongside an image of a pregnancy test. 'An absolute blessing,' she began. 'Even though we thought we were happy and done with two beautiful children, we have been lucky enough to add another to the family. 'Life works in mysterious ways and I'm leaning into this next chapter with a grateful heart. 'Lulu and Rocky are beside themselves and can't wait to meet their baby. 'Keeping the gender a surprise this time around,' she added.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jesinta Franklin reveals SHOCK pregnancy food craving - and she eats it straight from the tin
Jesinta Franklin and her husband Lance 'Buddy' Franklin are expecting their third child together. The 33-year-old AFL WAG shared one of her shock pregnancy cravings to her Instagram Stories on Monday - and it turns out she eats it straight from the tin. Jesinta proudly showed off an image of a half-eaten tin of baked beans with the lid peeled back, and a spoon resting in the saucy goodness. 'Obsessed with baked beans rn,' she wrote beside the image, alongside a pregnant person and crying face emojis. Jesinta announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post in early June. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Jesinta Franklin (pictured) is expecting her third child with husband Buddy - and now she's revealed her shock pregnancy food craving Jesinta proudly showed off an image of a half-eaten tin of baked beans with the lid peeled back, and a spoon resting in the saucy goodness In a candid video, Jesinta shared a silhouette of herself cradling her growing baby bump while her two children, daughter Tullulah, five, and son Rocky, four, played around her. One segment showed Rocky kissing his mum's pregnant belly. 'Tullulah & Rocky are getting a baby brother or sister for Christmas. The most beautiful surprise of all,' the model captioned her post. She continued: 'Our hearts are full and yet, we share this news with deep sensitivity. I know that announcements like this can be incredibly hard for those who are walking the path of infertility or loss. My heart is with you, always.' It wasn't long before the joyous announcement was inundated with well wishes from the couple's famous friends. 'Ahh I had a feeling! So beautiful congrats x,' wrote actor Natalie Bassingthwaighte. 'Now THIS is a pregnancy announcement,' added comedian Celeste Barber. 'Congratulations ❤️ I'm so happy for you all. Beautiful news xx,' commented fashion designer Lana Wilkinson. Jesinta announced her pregnancy in an Instagram post in early June. Pictured with husband In a candid video, Jesinta shared a silhouette of herself cradling her growing baby bump while her two children, daughter Tullulah, five, and son Rocky, four, played around her Sports journalist Abbey Gelmi, NRL WAG Kayla Boyd and fashion designer Pip Edwards also joined the chorus. Following the announcement, Jesinta admitted the last few months have been taxing on her Instagram Stories. 'Looks cute but this person has given me a rough time the last couple of months,' she wrote alongside three sick face emojis. 'Sadly I'm not someone who thrives when they are pregnant.' In another slide, the model shared a candid selfie pretending to be asleep. 'The reality of the last 6 weeks. House, couch or bed bound given the odd occasion. Finally succumbed to medication and it's been game changing,' she captioned the image of her resting beside Buddy. She went on to express her gratitude and revealed the couple will be keeping the child's gender a surprise this time around, alongside an image of a pregnancy test. 'An absolute blessing,' she began. 'Even though we thought we were happy and done with two beautiful children, we have been lucky enough to add another to the family. 'Life works in mysterious ways and I'm leaning into this next chapter with a grateful heart. 'Lulu and Rocky are beside themselves and can't wait to meet their baby. 'Keeping the gender a surprise this time around,' she added. Jesinta married former Sydney Swans star Buddy in November, 2016.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ken Hinkley spotted in eye-opening move amid calls for Michael Voss' sacking
Despite all the pressure and focus being on Carlton coach Michael Voss on Thursday night, a very telling move from Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley didn't go unnoticed. Kane Cornes highlighted on Channel 7 that Hinkley appeared to have handed the reins to assistant coach Josh Carr, who was in charge for the game. Hinkley was seen sitting at the back of the coach's box, behind where he'd normally be sitting if he was pulling the strings. "It's unusual," Cornes said. "He's in the back row of the box and it looks like Josh Carr will be pulling the strings tonight. Just the way Carr is positioned in the box, it looks like Ken will have a more hands-off approach." Port had flagged in February that Carr would move into the head-coaching role at different times throughout the year, as part of his transition into the top role in 2026. Carr's official role is midfield coach this season, and there have been no official changes to match-day duties. But Port are easing his transition to head-coach by putting him in the hot seat periodically throughout 2025. The switch certainly didn't have any ill-effects, with the Power romping to a 16.14 (110) to 8.12 (60) victory that heaps even more pressure on Voss. Earlier this week, Buddy Franklin declared the Blues need to sack Voss immediately, and the calls have continued after Thursday night's 50-point hiding. "It looks like Josh Carr will be pulling the strings tonight."🗣️ Kane Cornes on Ken Hinkley sitting at the back of the Port Adelaide coaches' box | #AFLPowerBlues — 7AFL (@7AFL) June 26, 2025 The Blues slipped even further off the finals pace, managing just one goal in the first half. They hold 11th spot with six victories and nine losses, but by Sunday night they could be three wins outside the top eight. "Now, the answer starts to become about what we value," Voss said in his post-match press conference. "What you do find out a lot about is your character - your football team, football club, right now. And what connection is needed to be able to ensure that we do get that turnaround. "There is a way we need to be as a football club — and we're not that yet. There has been a lot of foundations laid on that, but clearly that hasn't fully turned to the standard that we want nor the results that we want." RELATED: West Coast make decision on controversial Nick Daicos move Ben Cousins goes public with powerful message after scare Fourth-year coach Voss is contracted until the end of next season, but his future remains clouded by the imminent arrival of new chief executive Graham Wright at season's end - a noted agent of change. Voss said there must be "collective accountability" for Carlton's failings. "There is no separating groups here," he said. "This is collective accountability. We'll look at it thoroughly and see where we need to correct. "The way through this - I said this last week - it's not to isolate, it's coming together. If there's one thing I know about working through really tough times, it's how we connect. What we won't do, what you will not see us do, is pass blame on anyone. "We'll sit here and we'll say, 'What's my role in this?' We'll get to work hard on that but we need everyone on board. What I feel right now as a leader is, I feel really disappointed for our people. We feel like we're creating a great environment but we're not getting the results we're after. We're enormously disappointed ... but it's time to come together, not isolate." with AAP
News.com.au
23-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Buddy's brutal truth about Voss ‘change'
AFL: AFL legend Lance 'Buddy' Franklin has called for Carlton to make the coaching change as pressure mounts on Michael Voss.
