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CNA
5 hours ago
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Radio DJ Jean Danker on dating and life post-split: ‘It's a bonus if I find someone who is aligned with me'
Class 95 DJ Jean Danker took to Instagram Stories earlier this month to invite her followers to ask her questions anonymously. The 46-year-old later shared a few of the questions and answers in a Jun 11 post, calling the experience "fun" and saying she might do it again. Scrolling through her post, it appears that a lot of the questions she received was about her dating life. So CNA Lifestyle reached out to Danker on Wednesday (Jun 18) to ask about her approach to life and dating six months after she and Glenn Ong, 54, announced their split in December 2024. The radio DJs – Danker is at Mediacorp's Class 95 while Ong is at SPH's Kiss92 – said at the time they made the announcement that the decision to split was "not an easy one". Danker told CNA Lifestyle in a text message: "I feel a real sense of uplevelling at the moment. I'm honestly grateful every day and am just looking to work hard professionally (coz [her dog] Biscuit is expensive to upkeep haha), taking good care of myself in all aspects and enjoying my friendships. "It's a bonus (and a miracle) if I find someone who is aligned with me in many ways, so that's not a huge priority. I really don't want to go on dating apps, so whatever will be will be. Open to casual coffee dates!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by JEAN DANKER (@jeandanker) But back to the Q&A she did earlier this month. Here's what went down. Addressing a question about whether she is single and ready to mingle, Danker replied: 'Let's just say it's going to take someone really special for me to give up sleeping diagonally on my massive king sized bed – and it hasn't happened yet.' Answering another question about her thoughts on dating younger men, Danker revealed that 'strangely' she had exclusively been asked out by younger men. 'They've been lovely,' she said, joking that she had been getting a lot of questions about her dating life. In a similar question about the age range for younger men Danker would date, she answered: 'I remember joking with my girlfriends that my next boyfriend ain't even born yet. 'But seriously, since I've said that, it's only the brave young 20-somethings that have asked me out. The universe is listening all the time,' she added. Answering a question on how she found the courage to go through with the divorce, she shared: 'All relationships are complicated. I find being courageous is a daily decision I make. 'Don't beat yourself up for having any kind of feelings about this, whether it's embarrassment or otherwise. I think you will hit a limit as to what you can live with.' She added: 'That day could be tomorrow or 20 years down the road. The thing I can tell you is, it's scariest just before you do it and even if you leap crying, and fly through the air screaming in fear, you're going to land on solid ground, I promise you. Be brave.' Apart from questions about love and dating, Danker also opened up about the losses she'd faced in the past year as she also lost her father in June 2024. "I don't wish this upon anyone," she wrote. "I'm thankful for a handful of solid friends. Usually a good cry makes me feel heaps better."
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Jean Danker says she has been exclusively asked out by younger men in their 20s; SIA flights from Changi Airport to Bali among those cancelled after volcano erupts: Singapore live news
Jean Danker is single and ready to mingle but the men who have been shooting their shot are younger men in their 20s. In a series of Instagram Stories on 10 June, the Class 95 DJ revealed that she has been exclusively asked out by guys she calls "the brave young 20somethings", adding that they have been "lovely". That said, Danker, 46, isn't prepared to date seriously after her divorce from local radio personality Glenn Ong. Singapore Airlines flights from Changi Airport to Bali were among the flights which were cancelled today after a volcano on the eastern tourist island of Flores erupted, shooting an ash tower 10km into the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703m twin-peaked volcano, erupted on 17 June. Indonesian authorities have raised its alert status to the highest level. The country's disaster mitigation agency said that volcanic ash rained down on several villages around Lewotobi Laki-Laki, forcing the evacuation of at least one village. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Singapore Airlines flights from Changi Airport to Bali were among the flights which were cancelled today after a volcano on the eastern tourist island of Flores erupted, shooting an ash tower 10km into the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703m twin-peaked volcano, erupted on 17 June. Indonesian authorities have raised its alert status to the highest level. The country's disaster mitigation agency said that volcanic ash rained down on several villages around Lewotobi Laki-Laki, forcing the evacuation of at least one village. According to the 18 June update on Bali's international airport website, the flights cancelled included Jetstar Asia and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, with Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and Singapore Airlines and China's Juneyao Airlines also cancelling flights "due to volcano". For more on the flight cancellations due to the Bali volcano, read here. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has died on Tuesday (17 June) at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was 55. The celebrity chef got her start as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. Burrell quickly rose in popularity, becoming one of the most recognisable faces at the Food Network, due to her boisterous energy and iconic platinum hair. She went on to host both Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Franklin Becker (@chefbeckernyc) Her family said in a statement, "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend – her smile lit up every room she entered. Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal." Her cause of death is not yet known. For more on Anne Burrell's death, read here. Jean Danker is single and ready to mingle but the men who have been shooting their shot are younger men in their 20s. In a series of Instagram Stories on 10 June, the Class 95 DJ revealed that she has been exclusively asked out by guys she calls "the brave young 20somethings", adding that they have been "lovely". That said, Danker, 46, isn't prepared to date seriously after her divorce from local radio personality Glenn Ong. When asked by one of her followers if she was ready to be attached, she said, "Let's just say it's gonna take someone really special for me to give up sleeping diagonal on my massive king sized bed – and it hasn't happened yet." View this post on Instagram A post shared by JEAN DANKER (@jeandanker) Danker also encouraged women and advised them not to beat themselves up for having "any kind of feelings" towards divorce, "whether it's embarrassment or otherwise". She added, "It's scariest just before you do it and even if you leap crying, and fly through the air screaming in fear, you're gonna land on solid ground, I promise you. Be brave." Ong, 54, and Danker were married for eight years before splitting in December 2024. The couple didn't have any children together. For more on Jean Danker's dating life, read here. Singapore Airlines flights from Changi Airport to Bali were among the flights which were cancelled today after a volcano on the eastern tourist island of Flores erupted, shooting an ash tower 10km into the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703m twin-peaked volcano, erupted on 17 June. Indonesian authorities have raised its alert status to the highest level. The country's disaster mitigation agency said that volcanic ash rained down on several villages around Lewotobi Laki-Laki, forcing the evacuation of at least one village. According to the 18 June update on Bali's international airport website, the flights cancelled included Jetstar Asia and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, with Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and Singapore Airlines and China's Juneyao Airlines also cancelling flights "due to volcano". For more on the flight cancellations due to the Bali volcano, read here. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has died on Tuesday (17 June) at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was 55. The celebrity chef got her start as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. Burrell quickly rose in popularity, becoming one of the most recognisable faces at the Food Network, due to her boisterous energy and iconic platinum hair. She went on to host both Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Franklin Becker (@chefbeckernyc) Her family said in a statement, "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend – her smile lit up every room she entered. Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal." Her cause of death is not yet known. For more on Anne Burrell's death, read here. Jean Danker is single and ready to mingle but the men who have been shooting their shot are younger men in their 20s. In a series of Instagram Stories on 10 June, the Class 95 DJ revealed that she has been exclusively asked out by guys she calls "the brave young 20somethings", adding that they have been "lovely". That said, Danker, 46, isn't prepared to date seriously after her divorce from local radio personality Glenn Ong. When asked by one of her followers if she was ready to be attached, she said, "Let's just say it's gonna take someone really special for me to give up sleeping diagonal on my massive king sized bed – and it hasn't happened yet." View this post on Instagram A post shared by JEAN DANKER (@jeandanker) Danker also encouraged women and advised them not to beat themselves up for having "any kind of feelings" towards divorce, "whether it's embarrassment or otherwise". She added, "It's scariest just before you do it and even if you leap crying, and fly through the air screaming in fear, you're gonna land on solid ground, I promise you. Be brave." Ong, 54, and Danker were married for eight years before splitting in December 2024. The couple didn't have any children together. For more on Jean Danker's dating life, read here.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Jean Danker says she has been exclusively asked out by younger men in their 20s; Celebrity chef Anne Burrell dies at 55: Singapore live news
Jean Danker is single and ready to mingle but the men who have been shooting their shot are younger men in their 20s. In a series of Instagram Stories on 10 June, the Class 95 DJ revealed that she has been exclusively asked out by guys she calls "the brave young 20somethings", adding that they have been "lovely". That said, Danker, 46, isn't prepared to date seriously after her divorce from local radio personality Glenn Ong. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has died on Tuesday (17 June) at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was 55. The celebrity chef got her start as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. Burrell quickly rose in popularity, becoming one of the most recognisable faces at the Food Network, due to her boisterous energy and iconic platinum hair. She went on to host both Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Franklin Becker (@chefbeckernyc) Her family said in a statement, "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend – her smile lit up every room she entered. Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal." Her cause of death is not yet known. For more on Anne Burrell's death, read here. Jean Danker is single and ready to mingle but the men who have been shooting their shot are younger men in their 20s. In a series of Instagram Stories on 10 June, the Class 95 DJ revealed that she has been exclusively asked out by guys she calls "the brave young 20somethings", adding that they have been "lovely". That said, Danker, 46, isn't prepared to date seriously after her divorce from local radio personality Glenn Ong. When asked by one of her followers if she was ready to be attached, she said, "Let's just say it's gonna take someone really special for me to give up sleeping diagonal on my massive king sized bed – and it hasn't happened yet." View this post on Instagram A post shared by JEAN DANKER (@jeandanker) Danker also encouraged women and advised them not to beat themselves up for having "any kind of feelings" towards divorce, "whether it's embarrassment or otherwise". She added, "It's scariest just before you do it and even if you leap crying, and fly through the air screaming in fear, you're gonna land on solid ground, I promise you. Be brave." Ong, 54, and Danker were married for eight years before splitting in December 2024. The couple didn't have any children together. For more on Jean Danker's dating life, read here. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Anne Burrell has died on Tuesday (17 June) at her home in Brooklyn, New York. She was 55. The celebrity chef got her start as a sous chef on Iron Chef America. Burrell quickly rose in popularity, becoming one of the most recognisable faces at the Food Network, due to her boisterous energy and iconic platinum hair. She went on to host both Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Franklin Becker (@chefbeckernyc) Her family said in a statement, "Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend – her smile lit up every room she entered. Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal." Her cause of death is not yet known. For more on Anne Burrell's death, read here. Jean Danker is single and ready to mingle but the men who have been shooting their shot are younger men in their 20s. In a series of Instagram Stories on 10 June, the Class 95 DJ revealed that she has been exclusively asked out by guys she calls "the brave young 20somethings", adding that they have been "lovely". That said, Danker, 46, isn't prepared to date seriously after her divorce from local radio personality Glenn Ong. When asked by one of her followers if she was ready to be attached, she said, "Let's just say it's gonna take someone really special for me to give up sleeping diagonal on my massive king sized bed – and it hasn't happened yet." View this post on Instagram A post shared by JEAN DANKER (@jeandanker) Danker also encouraged women and advised them not to beat themselves up for having "any kind of feelings" towards divorce, "whether it's embarrassment or otherwise". She added, "It's scariest just before you do it and even if you leap crying, and fly through the air screaming in fear, you're gonna land on solid ground, I promise you. Be brave." Ong, 54, and Danker were married for eight years before splitting in December 2024. The couple didn't have any children together. For more on Jean Danker's dating life, read here.
