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Sky News AU
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Married At First Sight's Jacqui Burfoot requests free flowers from followers - after TV bride was busted posing as her own fan in latest social media gaffe
Married At First Sight's Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice have asked their followers to send flowers after the memorable TV bride made an embarrassing online gaffe. On Wednesday, the newly engaged couple took to Instagram to direct their combined 130,000 fans to a florist in their state of Tasmania. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. If anyone wants to send us flowers anytime @westtamarflowers have our address on file!!" Jacqui and Clint wrote in the caption of a video with the couple's dogs. Married At First Sight's Jacqui Burfoot and Clint Rice have asked their followers to send flowers. Picture: Instagram The samoyeds Eski and Nasa wagged their tails as they followed and sniffed a bouquet of roses, chrysanthemums and hydrangeas at the couple's million-dollar abode near Launceston. The request came after Jacqui was caught red-handed posing as her own fan when she asked her followers to buy her a coffee. The former lawyer recently downloaded the app Buy Me A Coffee, which allows content creators to receive fan donations for a cup of the liquid gold. MAFS season 10 groom Harrison Boon later shared a screenshot of her Buy Me A Coffee account, where the Kiwi asked her followers to donate a minimum of eight dollars - $2.50 more than the national average for a cup of coffee. However, Jacqui's request did not appear to resonate with her fans, as her account had only one supporter, Jacqui herself, at the time of writing. "Jacqui has downloaded the app where her fans can buy her a coffee. But no one would buy Jacqui a coffee for $8 because, who in their right mind would," Harrison said on TikTok. "So, Jacqui decided to become a supporter of herself, and what did Jacqui's message to herself say, you might ask?" "Jacqui writes, in the third person, to herself, 'Thank you for all the laughs. You were our favourite bride of all time. Never a dull moment'." Last month, revealed Jacqui and Clint asked media to pay them up to $500 despite having "several millions" worth of assets. The bride-to-be said the couple had been "slammed" by the media and decided to charge $100 for a comment and up to $500 for an interview. Jacqui was caught red-handed posing as her own fan when she asked her followers to buy her a coffee. Picture: Supplied The bride-to-be said the couple had been "slammed" by the media. Picture: Nine Network/MAFS "We are packed and charging for media right now - $100 for a comment about $250 - $500 for interviews," she said. "Unless we are friends or family, it's favours." Since her tumultuous relationship with TV husband Ryan Donnelly ended, Jacqui has expanded her hip pockets through her personal website links. The website lists a Tasmanian PO Box for correspondence and contains a link to her jewellery business for "collabs." The 30-year-old also sells Cameos to fans and increased her price for a video to $111.09 from around $30. Ryan Donnelly reacts to Jacqui's final vows. Picture: Nine Network/MAFS Since her tumultuous relationship with TV husband Ryan Donnelly ended, Jacqui has expanded her hip pockets through her personal website links. Picture: Nine Network/MAFS Meanwhile, her fiancée's assets include a Porsche and several million dollars from the sale of his company. From 2008 through 2014, Clint won around $43,000 on the PGA Tour Canada and competed in other golf tournaments. Jacqui and Clint gained national attention when they officially confirmed their couple status during the penultimate episode of MAFS season 12. About four months later, the professional got on one knee to present Jacqui with a $30,000 5-carat ring from Simon Curwood Jewellers.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
George Santos Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, was sentenced Friday to over seven years in prison, sobbing as he heard his punishment. Santos, who pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, appealed for mercy, telling a court through tears that he was 'humbled' and 'chastised' and realized he had betrayed his constituents' trust. More from The Hollywood Reporter Jimmy Kimmel Reacts to "Preposterous" George Santos Lawsuit George Santos Talks Donald Trump, Hermès and Political Future in Interview With Ziwe: "I'll Be Back" Jimmy Kimmel Says George Santos Is Demanding $20,000 for Showing Cameos on Late Night Show 'I offer my deepest apologies,' he said, adding: 'I cannot rewrite the past, but I can control the road ahead.' U.S. District Court Judge Joanna Seybert evidently wasn't convinced. 'Where is your remorse? Where do I see it?' she asked as she sentenced him to 87 months behind bars. She said the former politician appeared to feel that 'it's always someone else's fault.' The New York Republican served in Congress barely a year before his House colleagues ousted him in 2023. He admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people, including his family members, to fund his winning campaign. As part of a plea deal, Santos has agreed to pay roughly $580,000 in penalties in addition to prison time. The 36-year-old didn't respond to reporters' shouted questions as he walked into a Long Island courthouse, but he told The Associated Press on Thursday that he was resigned to his fate. 'I'm doing as well as any human being would be doing given the circumstances,' Santos wrote in a text message, adding that he was 'ready to face the music.' Prosecutors sought the 87-month sentence, questioning Santos' remorse in light of his recent social media posts casting himself as a victim of prosecutorial overreach. Prosecutor Ryan Harris said some of Santos' victims were 'extremely vulnerable,' including a woman with brain damage and two octogenarian men who have dementia. Santos has said in recent days that he has no intention of paying back victims promptly, Harris noted. 'People think of this as a victimless crime because it's about money. There are many victims in this crime,' added New York Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. She addressed the court as a victim because Santos collected unemployment benefits while employed by a Florida company. Santos' lawyers had called for a two-year prison stint, the mandatory minimum sentence for aggravated identity theft. Defense lawyer Andrew Mancilla portrayed the ex-congressman as a troubled figure forged by adversity. Santos, who has no prior criminal record, grew up in a 'broken house' and was subjected to bullying throughout his life, the attorney said. As a result, 'he built the man he wanted to be, not who he was,' Mancilla said. 'He did that because he believed that the world would not accept him for who he was.' 'Deep down, he is warm, kind, caring, and thoughtful,' Mancilla said. But, the lawyer said, now 'everyone hates George Santos.' Santos was elected in 2022, flipping a wealthy district representing parts of Queens and Long Island for the GOP. Soon after, it was revealed that the political unknown had fabricated much of his life story, painting himself as a successful business owner who worked at prestigious Wall Street firms and held a valuable real estate portfolio. In reality, Santos was struggling financially and even faced eviction. The revelations led to congressional and criminal inquiries into how he had funded his campaign. As his sentencing approached, Santos was reflective in social media posts, thanking his supporters and detractors alike. 'I learned that no matter left, right or, center we are all humans and for the most part Americans (LOL) and we have one super power that I cherish and that is compassion,' he wrote Thursday on the social platform X. 'To the trolls… well you guys are an impactful part of how people shape themselves, and y'all made me much stronger and made my skin thicker!' He also made one final plug for his Cameo account, where he records personalized video messages for $100. 'Think ahead and of any celebration or event coming up later this year. Book them today,' Santos wrote, ending the post with a series of heart emojis. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Forbes
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Can Harry Brook Resuscitate England's White-Ball Team?
England's newly appointed white-ball captain, Harry Brook, speaking with the media at Headingley ... More Stadium, Leeds. Picture date: Wednesday April 9, 2025. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images) After weeks of speculation that Ben Stokes's battered body might have to lead England's white-ball squad as well as carry his own weight of expectation, common sense finally made it into the equation on Wednesday when new skipper Harry Brook was unveiled in front of the gathered media. The fresh-faced Yorkshireman has a busy year ahead with series against the West Indies in June and South Africa and Ireland in September. There are even three ODIs and three T20s in New Zealand just before the Ashes commences on 21 November at Perth. In the middle of this cricket carnival, another titanic five-match Test campaign against India starts on 20 June. When Brook came into the Test team in 2022, Stokes called him 'dumb' but the current red-ball skipper meant it playfully. Brook has admitted that he isn't that 'school-smart' in respect of quizzes. However, his cricketing intelligence doesn't need a great deal of homework. He waits for the ball like a man who can see into the future. What may be more puzzling is how to stop the white-ball team from crashing and burning. England has won just one of their last 11 combined T20 and ODI matches this year and have lost the edge and sense of direction that made them a fearsome unit. Collapses have become commonplace. Talent is still there but no team fears England anymore. Hard work is done and then undone as if there's no end game. Cameos don't win matches. The glory of the 2019 World Cup final feels like a distant memory back when the Three Lions roared with purpose. "Harry is not only an outstanding cricketer, but also has an excellent cricketing brain and a clear vision for both teams that will help drive us towards winning more series, World Cups and major global tournaments,' said England managing director Rob Key. Key has admitted mistakes in the past during the truly dismal World Cup defense in 2023 and has even told players to stop talking 'rubbish' during post-match press conferences. It remains to be seen if Brook can move past the rather self-congratulatory Bazball bravado and cut to the quick. His delivery of the message was suitably succinct when he said the team 'were not good enough'. The talk was less corporate than Key's although still smelling of the McCullum talcum powder in parts. 'I'm going to be myself, as much as I possibly can be. Be relaxed, be calm, try to have a lot of fun and enjoy it. If you're playing cricket for England, we're all living that dream,' said the new captain. Brook wants bowlers to be able to 'get out every batter in the world' and for batsmen to 'put the best bowlers under pressure from their best ball to their worst ball.' Sounds simple enough. The 26-year-old has already had a trial run at the captaincy. He deputised for Jos Buttler during September's five-match series against Australia in the last knockings of the English summer. The right-handed batter showed his immaturity when asked about how his side had let slip a commanding position of 213 for 2 to end 315 all out. "We are out there to score runs. If you get caught somewhere on the boundary or in the field then who cares?' was a quote straight from the Bazball playbook of press conferences. By the third match, Brook found his rhythm to record a maiden ODI century with impressive alacrity given that he is still learning on the job in both forms of white-ball cricket. Brook failed to find his big moment in the 2023 World Cup, two T20 World Cups or the recent Champions Trophy where the Three Lions showed inadequacies in all parts of their game. The white-ball set-up has been in a state of uneasy transition since Eoin Morgan left the scene in 2022. The new leader is open to retain key figures like Stokes and Joe Root as long as they play the majority of the games. Brook's Test average is an impressive 58. When he smashed four centuries in the first six matches he was still on a minimum wage of just under $75,000 in the England dressing-room. Now, the star batsman is halfway through a three-year central contract, recently turning down a $800,000 contract with the Delhi Capitals to concentrate on his country. Pulling out of two consecutive IPLs with Delhi could mean a ban for a couple of years from the competition. CHESTER-LE-STREET, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: England batsman Harry Brook raises his bat towards the ... More sky after reaching his century during the 3rd Metro Bank ODI between England and Australia at Seat Unique Riverside on September 24, 2024 in Chester-le-Street, England. (Photo by) "I enjoy playing cricket for England more than anything else, so to lose a little bit of money here and there - I'd take that any day to play (for England)," mused the laid-back Brook. It's refreshing to hear that no amount of franchise cash can turn the head of the boy who desperately wanted to play for England. The importance of family to Brook has always been higher than anything else. He missed the 2024 tour of India and the IPL due to the death of his grandmother who was a huge influence at home and in his cricketing growth. If Brook can bring that key part of loyalty to the team and mix it up with the iron fist of a Morgan when necessary, then it's a step to regaining England's dignity in white-ball cricket. 'The measure of intelligence is the ability to change", said Albert Einstein. Brook doesn't have to be that clever, but can show that he's sharp enough to try.
The Guardian
06-02-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Dining across the divide: ‘He thinks politicians should be paid more – I think they should be paid less!'
Occupation Accountant Voting record Conservative. Describes himself as centre right Amuse bouche Adam was Henry VIII in a school play. 'I just stood there looking stern with my arms folded while my wives sang and danced around me. A couple of them did get beheaded, yes' Occupation University lecturer Voting record Most recently, Labour. 'Because I like my MP, not the party.' Describes herself as a socialist Amuse bouche Once, camping in the Australian outback, Rachel pooed on a scorpion. 'I had a torch, and I saw this poor scorpion looking at me, like, 'Why?'' Adam We both had the chicken liver parfait. Then I had a lamb shank, Rachel had pork fillet. She seemed a very nice lady; we are both pretty down-to-earth. Rachel We were both confused by the chutney. I like that: there's nothing more grounding than people not knowing what to do in fancy places. I was really relieved, it was comfortable. Then I thought, 'It's too comfortable, I'm going to have to make an effort to argue about something.' Adam We're both disappointed by what's offered by current politicians: she's disillusioned with Labour, I'm disillusioned with the Conservatives. But how do we change the system to encourage people we would find more relatable into politics? My suggestion was maybe we should be treating jobs in politics more like proper jobs and paying higher wages. It seems crazy that you could be working in a general job in London with nowhere near the same responsibilities as the prime minister, but earning more money. The kind of people becoming MPs are already quite wealthy, successful; it's like a hobby rather than an actual job. Rachel I think they should be paid less! Half the problem with politics currently is it is a career path: people going into it to make money, make contacts, get into business. I think people should be going into politics to make a difference in the world and in communities. I'm not saying they should be living on a pittance, but I don't think what should entice them in is huge salaries. I say the same about trade union leaders: there's an argument that they should be earning the average salary. Adam If MPs were paid more, they wouldn't feel as if they have to have a second job. Change things so they actually can't, with rules about gifts, bribery and lobbying. A £90,000 salary is a lot of money, but compared with other jobs in the City, it doesn't feel very competitive. Rachel I think it should be their only job. And I don't think Farage is going to go hungry if he doesn't do his little Cameos. Adam felt that one of the most major things you can do is manage the country, and it was similar to managing a business. But for me it has to have more motivation than career prospects and income. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Adam We agreed that Elon Musk is, for lack of a better word, a bit of a knob. A powerful, rich individual trying to sway politics not only in the US, but in the UK too. Rachel Musk should butt out – of everything. Adam and I both want more hope within politics. We both come from a working-class background; we just approach concerns about cost of living, decent wages, in different ways. Adam She's not a fan of cyclists and thinks they should pay a road tax. Rachel I do get irritated at cyclists going through red lights. But none of us pays road tax. It's vehicle excise duty, and cyclists don't pay because they're not polluting the planet. But there should be some contribution. Adam Potholes are caused by cars, not cyclists. It's a green form of travel that we should encourage. And I don't even know how we would enforce a road tax on cyclists: what about kids on bikes? I'm not a cyclist, I drive everywhere. Rachel You make assumptions about people's politics; I expected him to be a bit more brash – he wasn't at all. I think half the reason it wasn't quite as shouty, or we didn't argue as forcefully as we might have done, was that we recognised a similar class experience in each other. Adam Even though we might disagree on political points, the overriding thing was that we were normal people with similar backgrounds and common sense. I think it ended well: we sort of waved each other off. I asked her if she wanted to exchange details; she said reporting: Kitty Drake Adam and Rachel ate at The Grand in Southport, Want to meet someone from across the divide? Find out how to take part
