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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I turned to OnlyFans after reality TV fame and made £1.1m – but quit stripping off after finding GOD
A REALITY TV star has revealed she's scrapped her OnlyFans career after finding her faith. The E4 personality became "born again in my faith" back in 2024, prompting a huge shift-change in her mindset. Advertisement 6 MAFS Australia star Hayley Vernon has ditched her flirty OnlyFans career for faith Credit: 9 News 6 The E4 alum scooped in the cash on the subscription site 6 Yet she has undergone a complete life shift after being 'born again' Christian Credit: Instagram Married At First Sight alum The former finance broker, who starred in the Australia season in 2020, had also made a staggering £1.1m selling raunchy content on adult website OnlyFans. The brunette previously told how she would always The Melbourne beauty is now flogging her old lingerie - which she says she has no need for - as she instead follows God's plan. Advertisement read more mafs She detailed the underwear and their sizes as she put: "I used to think that lingerie and dressing a certain way would make me feel empowered. It didn't, it did the opposite. "But I have so many baskets of expensive lingerie that I'm no longer going to need or use." Hayley then clarified: "They are obviously all clean." GOD'S PLAN It came after the TV star's U-turn on her whole life. Advertisement Most read in Reality She previously told her Instagram followers: "I know that God has bigger plans for me than what I'm doing." In a video then posted to social media, Hayley captured herself being baptised in a lake. MAFS star shocks fans as she reveals she's had secret nose job after bitter split on show In her lengthy caption accompanying the scenes she wrote: "'For I know the plans I have for you' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' Jeremiah 29:11." She then added: "Yesterday I was born again in my faith making a public declaration to the outside world based on the inward transformation I have experienced through finding Christ. Advertisement "My relationship with my faith has changed every aspect of my life. "IYKYN and if you don't when I say EVERY aspect I hand on heart can confirm not one negative has come through finding Christianity, quiet the contrary every corner has levelled up and what wasn't serving me has fallen to the wayside. Mafs couples that have stood the test of time Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby. The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam's Doncaster home. Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau. Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December. Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: 'I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out - and excited for everything to come.' Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019. Owen recalled: 'I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work. "While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in. 'The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, 'Wouldn't it be funny if I signed up?' 'A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.' Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson. Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna's vegan lifestyle, the show's first same sex pairing are still going strong. They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod. Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: "We're not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship." "There isn't enough space or even words to explain the transformative goodness of God. "Every inch of my life has changed for the better, finding my faith has given me a firmer foundation to live my life on. Advertisement "It's absolutely by far been the best thing that has happened to me. I would have called you crazy if 6 months ago you would have said I'd be here. "But truth be told there has not been one negative only positive areas of improvement- has letting go and being challenged been easy- nope- have I come out better for it? Absolutely." In her new podcast, she told of ditching OF for good and admitted to the MAFS Funny podcast: "The line becomes quite blurred. "You start acting so much and becoming this character that isn't you, that you actually forget to be you. Advertisement "Then when it comes to interacting in everyday life and normal conversations you actually start getting riddled with anxiety and fear. "Because you're so used to standing on something that is so far removed from who God has called you to be and who you were made to be. "That you just don't have a firm foundation any more." MAFS SCANDAL Hayley brought the drama when she appeared on series seven of the Aussie reality dating show. Advertisement Truck driver Dave Cannon and Hayley looked as though they were going to get their happy ending. But things got very bizarre when footage emerged of David scrubbing the toilet with Hayley's toothbrush, after it emerged she had kissed co-star Michael Goonan. Hayley was left disgusted and went on to get her revenge by writing stay at the last commitment ceremony. The experts stepped in and made the executive call that the couple should leave. Advertisement 6 She also worked as a high end escort Credit: Instagram 6 Hayley is now flogging her old lingerie online after finding her calling Credit: Instagram 6 Hayley said there had been no down sides to finding faith Credit: Instagram
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
‘God was working through us': Jacksonville family rescues man from water off Jax Beach
Kay Williams and his family were having an end of the school year siesta on Jax Beach when his oldest son heard a scream in the water. 'I turned and I heard this girl say, 'Help him! Help him!'' said Brandon Williams, Kay's oldest son. Brandon tells Action News Jax he didn't realize what she was talking about until a passing wave revealed the body of a man struggling to swim and breathing in water. 'He was calling for help, too, but he was, like, whispering it,' Brandon Williams said. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] When Brandon's brother, Zayden, who was also in the water, heard what was going on, he went to get his dad for help. 'You've got to help this person, he was drowning and I didn't want nobody to die,' said Zayden Williams. Kay's sons helped pull the man out of the water, and Kay says he helped bring him onto the sand. 'So I grabbed him, dragged him up, and then he just started throwing up all of this water onto the sand,' said Kay Williams. The Williams family shared cell phone video with Action News Jax taken by Kay's wife, showing Kay helping the man as he started to sit up. The video shows the man, later identified as Jeremiah, passing out not long before first responders arrived to take him to the hospital. Kay tells Action News Jax he had never taken his family to the beach that day hoping to be a hero, a reason he is crediting his two sons with rescuing Jeremiah from the water. 'My boys are the real heroes,' said Kay Williams, 'words can't explain it, man. God was here. That's the only thing that I can say. God was here and he worked through us, you know?' The Williams family shared messages between Kay and Jeremiah's mother after he had been taken to the hospital. The messages are from Jeremiah's mother to the family, expressing her thanks and telling them they hope to meet after Jeremiah makes a full recovery. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Opinion: What Babies Need from Congress Right Now
Last week, parents from every corner of America headed to Capitol Hill — strollers, diaper bags and all — to demand that Congress protect and strengthen critical early childhood programs that millions of babies rely on. Babies can't speak for themselves, so families and early childhood advocates are raising their voices to demand that Congress invest in our youngest kids' health, development and future. Their trip to Washington, D.C., could not have been timelier. Days after their departure, the House voted in favor of a disastrous budget that puts their priorities in jeopardy. At the rally, we heard directly from a broad, bipartisan swath of legislators — including House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts, Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Arizona, and Democratic Reps. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan — affirming the necessity of these programs. As the bill moves to the Senate, the upper chamber would be wise to listen to Strolling Thunder families and stop these reckless cuts in their tracks. On the chopping block? Medicaid, which covers over 40% of births in the US; the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food to 4.5 million children under age 5; and funding for families and states that cover child care, foster care and other basic needs. Related These programs are lifelines that give kids a solid start, especially for families who face extra hurdles because of their income, where they live, a disability or their background. Parents like Rachell Dumas, a nurse and maternal health advocate from Atlanta, who shares that, 'After nine pregnancy losses, I thought the hardest part was over once my son was born. But I was wrong. PTSD from years of trauma made it hard to bond with my miracle baby, and there was no system in place to support us. Babies don't just inherit our love. They inherit our pain, too.' That's why Dumas is telling Congress to protect and strengthen the support new parents need. This includes safeguarding health and nutrition by protecting and strengthening Medicaid and SNAP so every baby receives essential well‑baby visits, immunizations and nutritious meals. And take parents like Charlein Downs from Delaware, whose son, Jeremiah, has benefited enormously from Early Head Start. '[Early Head Start teachers] have given me clear guidance on what milestones Jeremiah should be reaching and practical tools I can use to help him grow. His teachers are amazing — not just for his education, but for mine,' Downs says. In many rural areas, these programs are the only option for infant care, and they set children up for the strongest start in school. Cutting them doesn't just shrink opportunities; cuts force families to choose between work, health and their child's future. Related Dumas and Downs joined with other parents on Capitol Hill, not as lobbyists but as living proof of what's at stake. They're continuing to ask for more than promises: They want protection for programs like Medicaid and SNAP, stronger funding for Early Head Start and other early learning opportunities, and a fair shot for their children to thrive. Parents shared what's at stake for their babies, while emphasizing that this isn't just an individual family problem; it's an economic problem. Between birth and age 3, a child's brain forms more than 1 million neural connections every second. When babies' caregivers get the support they need to provide a nurturing home, stimulating surroundings and regular check‑ups, babies learn to talk, think and manage feelings much faster. Without those supports, kids are more likely to have health problems, fall behind in school or struggle with behavior, costing all of us billions later on. Research shows that every $1 we spend on a child under 3 pays back up to $13 in benefits, like more graduates, lower health bills and less crime spending. But when early supports are cut, parents miss work, employers lose productivity, tax revenues shrink and public spending climbs as families turn to emergency rooms and food pantries.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeremiah Duggar and Wife Hannah ‘Overjoyed' to Welcome Baby No. 3: Meet Daughter Emy
Still a girl dad! Jeremiah Duggar and his wife, Hannah Duggar (née Wissmann), announced they welcomed baby No. 3, their third daughter. "There's absolutely nothing like meeting and falling in love with a new baby!!" Jeremiah, 26, and Hannah, 29, captioned several Instagram photos of their newborn on Sunday, May 19. "We are overjoyed to welcome to our family Emery 'Emy' Jane Duggar," the duo added, revealing their little girl's name. The couple also shared that she was born six days earlier on May 13. In the accompanying photos, Emy was seen wearing a white pinafore with a maroon bow on her head of brunette hair. Family members flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages. "She's such a doll! So excited for you all!" Jinger Vuolo (née Duggar) wrote, while Jill Dillard (née Duggar) got the same vibe, adding, "Congratulations guys! She's a doll!" Jason Duggar's wife, Maddie Duggar (née Jones), cheered, "So happy for you guys!!! The couple shared the news that they were expecting baby No. 3 on Christmas Eve in 2024. 'Life with our little girls has been wonderful and we are so excited about adding a third little girl to this group late next spring!' Jeremiah and Hannah wrote in a joint post. After tying the knot on March 26, 2022, the couple wasted no time in starting a family. Jeremiah and Hannah's first child, daughter Brynly Noelle, 2, arrived in December 2022. Brielle Grace, 15 months, was born in February 2024, so the couple will have a full house with three children under the age of 3 with the addition of Emy. Both Jeremiah and Hannah come from large families. He famously has 18 brothers and sisters, who were featured on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. Hannah has 12 siblings, who are part of the family's gospel band. The couple's respective parents have been longtime friends, as Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, and Loren Wissman and Gloria Wissmann, are close and their children grew up knowing each other. Jeremiah isn't the only Duggar married to a Wissmann. His older sister Jana Duggar tied the knot with Stephen Wissmann on August 15, 2024. Jeremiah and Hannah's love story first came to light in October 2021 when he introduced fans to the woman he was courting. "Never been so happy. Never felt so blessed!!' the former TLC star captioned several photos of the couple. He continued, 'Getting to know each other has been one of the greatest joys of our lives! We are excited to start sharing our story with all of you and to see what God has in store for our future,' along with the hashtag, 'my girlfriend.' Jeremiah announced in January 2022 that he proposed, sharing a series of photos from the big moment, including getting down on one knee. 'She said YES!!!!' he declared in the caption. 'Hannah, getting to know you for the past year has been so incredible! I can't even find the words to describe it. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I cannot wait to marry you. I love you!!' Two months later, the pair tied the knot at the Lilac Hill wedding venue in Louisville, Nebraska, near where the Wissmann family lives. After Jana, 35, and Stephen, 31, married at The Grand at Willow Springs in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Jeremiah joked about the newlyweds when posing for a photo following the ceremony. 'I liked the last Duggar/Wissmann wedding better, but this one was great too,' he wrote about the nuptials, which were attended by 500 guests. 'Congratulations Stephen and Jana! We're so happy for y'all!!'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mark Katrick faith column: Swap your bad habits for breath prayer
'I didn't inhale.' Quickly, which famous person said these words on March 29, 1992? It was presidential candidate and soon-to-be elected POTUS William Jefferson Clinton. Mr. Clinton further explained that 'When I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and I didn't like it. I didn't inhale it and never tried it again.' I had a similar experience walking across campus to my dorm. But I wasn't experimenting — simply breathing in the fresh, spring air. They call that 'secondhand smoke,' and it occurs whether you're indoors or outdoors. To me, it smelled like burnt rubber when you peel out from a parking lot. 'I won't inhale.' Which not-so-famous person said that back around 2005, give or take a year? Take your time. The clock they use for Final Jeopardy is ticking away. Mark Katrick faith column: A message for those affected by 1970 Kent State shootings If your answer is 'me' ("myself" or "I" is also acceptable), then you've won the prize. We'll get to that little matter in a bit. In the meantime, let me further explain. Soon after graduating from college, I started smoking a pipe. With my BA degree in sociology in hand, I felt it made me look 'distinguished." As a filler, cherry tobacco was my favorite. Finally, I came to my senses and quit about 20 years later. With the same kinds of rationalizations as before, I broke out a pipe from my growing collection and used it regularly throughout the day. But how can a person not inhale when being followed around by a cloud of cherry-flavored smoke? And what good is it for a person to clean and floss when their teeth are always stained and their gums feel like they've been set on fire? When I quit for good 15 years ago, even though it took time and patience, my mouth began to feel and look better. Though my amazing dentist would concur, he'd readily agree that all the work he's had to do on my teeth and gums had something to do with this so-called 'harmless' habit of mine. Mark Katrick faith column: 'When you think you've listened enough, listen some more' These days, as one who promotes and practices spiritual direction, I spend my time inhaling and exhaling prayers to the Holy One, who lives above the clouds with the Christ who dwells within the general vicinity of my heart and lungs. The prize is letting go of something that isn't good for you and replacing it with something much better. I highly recommend you gift yourselves with 'Breath Prayer, an Ancient Practice for the Everyday Sacred' by Christine Valters Paintner. One of her featured Scripture passages is from the prophet Jeremiah: 'Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; walk in it, and find rest for your souls.' Jeremiah 6:16. Breathe in: Stand at the crossroads, Breathe out: ask for ancient paths. Breathe in: Walk in it; Breathe out: find rest for my soul. Mark Katrick is a pastor and spiritual guide. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Mark Katrick faith column: Let go of the bad and embrace the good
