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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Five women slammed for viral pole dancing stunt at famous Greek palace
Five women who staged a semi-nude photo shoot on a pole outside a 'cultural landscape' at 1:30 a.m. while on holiday in Greece have faced court. British dancers Imogen Gunter-Zak, 30, Sharon Randell, 57, Alisha Haddrell, 32, Katie Clark, 40, and a German woman were allegedly filmed swinging around the white post at Corfu's Old Palace, a 200-year-old former royal residence and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Footage of the troupe, who were reportedly visiting the Greek Island for a two-week study abroad program with their pole dancing school, showed two members of the group in sexy red lingerie posing for photos as the others cheered them on, The Sun reports. However, the pole dancers were later arrested after the video of the photo shoot went viral, with the women accused of violating archaeological law and degrading the surrounding area, with Corfu's Ministry of Culture referring to it as an 'illegal act'. 3 Two pole dancers on a two-week study abroad program in Greece in sexy red lingerie posed for photos as three others cheered them on, leading them being sent to court for potential archaeological law violations. Two of the five dancers were handed six-month suspended sentences and ordered to pay $226.95 in court fees, according to local outlet The remaining three dancers were acquitted. 3 The remaining three dancers were acquitted. Outside court, the acquitted dancers apologized, insisting they 'meant no disrespect to the monument' and 'never intended to cause offence'. But the ordeal has been slammed by Steve Gunter-Zak, the father of the youngest woman involved, who claimed the women were treated like 'scrubbers' and locked away with hardened criminals 'They had no idea it was wrong to be performing where they were,' he told The Sun. 'I believe this has been driven by politics. Someone in authority has got it in for them. 'But these women are not scrubbers. They're not tarts and their dancing is not sexual. It's performance art.' His daughter Imogen and Sharon were named by the publication as the two that have been hit with the six-month suspended jail terms. They were convicted of 'degrading the cultural landscape' at the Old Palace of St Michael and St George. Both have appealed with their lawyer Makis Grammenos confident of success. 'They didn't need to spend three nights in cells. They were anxious, sleep-deprived and had no food,' he said. Retired lecturer Steve said Imogen and Alisha – her pal and business partner – hired a local photographer to shoot video and stills of their trip. 'He chose where they would perform. He assured them this site was okay and they trusted him,' the dad claimed. 'They did it late at night to cause as little disturbance and nuisance to locals. 'But it attracted quite a few people and some were videoing on phones. One put it online and it went viral. 'A few days later it became clear the girls were in trouble so they went to a police station to tell them what they'd been doing. 'But as soon as they got there they were charged.' Steve also claimed that despite Imogen being convicted she was never even dancing. Thanos Giannakouris said: 'They didn't leave a scratch on the monument. 3 'They're not tarts and their dancing is not sexual. It's performance art,' the father of Imogen and Sharon, who were named by The Sun as the two dancers hit with six-month suspended jail terms, said. 'It's totally overblown. These were young girls having a bit of fun.' The three women who were acquitted have since apologised on camera. The footage, which was reportedly filmed during the early hours of May 23, 2025, shows a photo shoot taking place after a pole was erected beneath the grand arch of the historic structure. The UNESCO World Heritage Site seen in the footage first opened in 1824 and is a renowned example of Regency architecture. Despite suffering damage during the war, it has since been restored and adapted to house the Museum of Asian Art of Corfu — a unique institution in Greece, featuring rare and extensive collections from China, Japan, India, and other parts of Asia.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit pole-dancers arrested for ‘degrading' Greek historic site are NOT ‘scrubbers' & are actually ‘artists', dad slams
Watch the shocking footage of the pole dancers in our video player GREECE FRIGHTENING Brit pole-dancers arrested for 'degrading' Greek historic site are NOT 'scrubbers' & are actually 'artists', dad slams FIVE Brits held over a pole-dancing stunt in Corfu were treated like 'scrubbers' and locked away with hardened criminals, one of their dads has claimed. The group sparked outrage after two of the women were recorded swinging around a flagpole in lingerie and posing for pictures at a protected world heritage site. Advertisement 5 Brits who organised the pole dance have been convicted of 'degrading' a Greek monument Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis 5 Five Brits and a German women were all locked away over the stunt Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis 5 Two of the group were convicted of 'degrading the cultural landscape' at the Old Palace of St Michael and St George Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis Steve Gunter-Zak's daughter Imogen, 30, is said to have organised the stunt as she was arrested and forced to endure three days in jail. Sharon Randell, 57, Alisha Haddrell, 32, Katie Clark, 40, and a German woman all joined her locked away in hellish Greek prison cells. Devastated dad Steve has now said the women had no idea what they were doing was wrong and believed it was just "performance art". He said: 'They had no idea it was wrong to be performing where they were. Advertisement 'I believe this has been driven by politics. Someone in authority has got it in for them. "But these women are not scrubbers. They're not tarts and their dancing is not sexual. It's performance art.' Two of the women, said to be Imogen, of Worcester, and Sharon, of Faringdon, Oxon, were hit with six-month suspended jail terms. They were convicted of 'degrading the cultural landscape' at the Old Palace of St Michael and St George, as previously reported by The Sun. Advertisement Both have appealed with their lawyer Makis Grammenos confident of success. He said: 'They didn't need to spend three nights in cells. They were anxious, sleep deprived and had no food.' Moment Brit pole dancers issue grovelling apology after avoiding jail over scantily-clad display at hallowed Greek site All five are believed to have met online or at a yoga retreat in Corfu. Two are thought to still be on the island while three flew home on Monday. Advertisement Retired lecturer Steve said Imogen and Alisha - her pal and business partner - hired a local photographer to shoot video and stills of their trip. He said: 'He chose where they would perform. He assured them this site was okay and they trusted him. "They did it late at night to cause as little disturbance and nuisance to locals. 'But it attracted quite a few people and some were videoing on phones. One put it online and it went viral. Advertisement "A few days later it became clear the girls were in trouble so they went to a police station to tell them what they'd been doing. "But as soon as they got there they were charged." Steve also said that despite Imogen being convicted she was never even dancing. They were only there to train the women, he added. Advertisement Three women have since apologised on camera. The UNESCO World Heritage Site seen in the footage first opened in 1824 and is a renowned example of Regency architecture. And despite being accused of violating archaeological law and degrading the surrounding area, a lawyer believes the charges won't stick. Thanos Giannakouris said: 'They didn't leave a scratch on the monument. Advertisement "It's totally overblown. These were young girls having a bit of fun.' 5 Three women have since apologised on camera Credit: ertnews
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit women arrested for pole-dancing in Corfu are ‘performance artists' & were treated like ‘scrubbers' in jail
FIVE Brits held over a pole-dancing stunt in Corfu were treated like 'scrubbers' and locked away with hardened criminals, one of their dads has claimed. The group sparked outrage after two of the women were Advertisement 5 Brits who organised the pole dance have been convicted of 'degrading' a Greek monument Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis 5 Five Brits and a German women were all locked away over the stunt Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis 5 Two of the group were convicted of 'degrading the cultural landscape' at the Old Palace of St Michael and St George Credit: Facebook/StefanDimoulis Steve Gunter-Zak's daughter Imogen, 30, is said to have Sharon Randell, 57, Alisha Haddrell, 32, Katie Clark, 40, and a German woman all joined her locked away in hellish Greek prison cells. Devastated dad Steve has now said the women had no idea what they were doing was wrong and believed it was just "performance art". He said: 'They had no idea it was wrong to be performing where they were. Advertisement read more in Brits abroad 'I believe this has been driven by politics. Someone in authority has got it in for them. "But these women are not scrubbers. They're not tarts and their dancing is not sexual. It's performance art.' Two of the women, said to be Imogen, of Worcester, and Sharon, of Faringdon, Oxon, were hit with six-month suspended jail terms. They were convicted of Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest Both have appealed with their lawyer Makis Grammenos confident of success. He said: 'They didn't need to spend three nights in cells. They were anxious, sleep deprived and had no food.' Moment Brit pole dancers issue grovelling apology after avoiding jail over scantily-clad display at hallowed Greek site All five are believed to have met online or at a yoga retreat in Corfu. Two are thought to still be on the island while three flew home on Monday. Advertisement Retired lecturer Steve said Imogen and Alisha - her pal and business partner - hired a local photographer to shoot video and stills of their trip. He said: 'He chose where they would perform. He assured them this site was okay and they trusted him. "They did it late at night to cause as little disturbance and nuisance to locals. 'But it attracted quite a few people and some were videoing on phones. One put it online and it went viral. Advertisement "A few days later it became clear the girls were in trouble so they went to a police station to tell them what they'd been doing. "But as soon as they got there they were charged." Steve also said that despite Imogen being convicted she was never even dancing. They were only there to train the women, he added. Advertisement Three women have since The And despite being accused of violating archaeological law and degrading the surrounding area , a lawyer believes the charges won't stick. Thanos Giannakouris said: 'They didn't leave a scratch on the monument. Advertisement "It's totally overblown. These were young girls having a bit of fun.' 5 Three women have since apologised on camera Credit: ertnews 5 The UNESCO World Heritage Site seen in the footage first opened in 1824 and is a renowned example of Regency architecture Credit: Getty
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Father and daughter make history at football club
A 16-year-old girl and her dad have made history after becoming the first father-daughter duo to play for their football club. Richard, 39, plays for Gloucester City AFC's men's senior team, having made his debut 20 years ago. Now, his daughter Imogen has made the transition from the under-16s squad into the women's senior team. Gloucester City said Imogen continuing her "family legacy" marks a "special bit of history" for the club while Richard said he was "immensely proud" of his daughter. More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire "Gloucester have had father and son duo's that have played for the team, but as far as I know we're the first father and daughter to play at senior level, so it's quite an honour really," Richard said. "I'm immensely proud of her. She's definitely better with both her feet than what I was at her age. "It's been quite cool because I can kind of give her some realistic coaching, tips and advice." Imogen said she "loves" to have her dad nearby when she is playing. "If I need assistance I know that I can turn to the side and he'll be there supporting me, no matter what," she said. "When he's coaching me he takes what he knows from his games and brings it into mine." She said he tells her "to push it [the ball] up the pitch" which is something she has now become well known for in her team. "The last match that I played I did smash through quite a few people. "I think I do have a simpler playing style to what my dad has," she added. A Gloucester City spokesperson said: "It's a proud moment for the club to recognise Richard and Imogen as our first ever father and daughter to represent the senior men's and women's sides. "It's brilliant to now see Imogen continuing the family legacy in the women's squad." Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Volunteers helping growth of women's football Walking football club 'one big happy family' 'Football helped me through my cancer diagnosis' Gloucester City AFC
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Father and daughter duo make team history at Gloucester City AFC
A 16-year-old girl and her dad have made history after becoming the first father-daughter duo to play for their football 39, plays for Gloucester City AFC's men's senior team, having made his debut 20 years ago. Now, his daughter Imogen has made the transition from the under-16s squad into the women's senior City said Imogen continuing her "family legacy" marks a "special bit of history" for the club while Richard said he was "immensely proud" of his daughter. "Gloucester have had father and son duo's that have played for the team, but as far as I know we're the first father and daughter to play at senior level, so it's quite an honour really," Richard said."I'm immensely proud of her. She's definitely better with both her feet than what I was at her age."It's been quite cool because I can kind of give her some realistic coaching, tips and advice." Imogen said she "loves" to have her dad nearby when she is playing."If I need assistance I know that I can turn to the side and he'll be there supporting me, no matter what," she said."When he's coaching me he takes what he knows from his games and brings it into mine."She said he tells her "to push it [the ball] up the pitch" which is something she has now become well known for in her team."The last match that I played I did smash through quite a few people. "I think I do have a simpler playing style to what my dad has," she added. A Gloucester City spokesperson said: "It's a proud moment for the club to recognise Richard and Imogen as our first ever father and daughter to represent the senior men's and women's sides. "It's brilliant to now see Imogen continuing the family legacy in the women's squad."
