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Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS star Ella May Ding addresses 'scam' rumours on surprising career move: 'There will always be trolls'
Contains affiliated content. Daily Mail Australia will earn a commission if you click on a link within this article. Click here for more information. Married at First Sight fan favourite Ella May Ding has spoken out against detractors who accused her of 'scamming' fans. The former reality star turned entrepreneur issued a statement on Friday defending her shopping discount membership club against the allegations. Ella May Ding Club is a monthly membership that offers 'exclusive' discounts on fashion, beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands including Stax, Elite Eleven, Oscar Frank and more. But many are drawn to the extravagant monthly giveaways, which have included a $7,000 Louis Vuitton handbag, an eight night luxury Bali holiday, and multiple cars, from a Mazda to a Mercedes. This month's prize is the club's most extravagant yet, offering the winner the choice between a Range Rover Evoque worth $88,500 or $70,000 in cash. The winner will be drawn on May 12. The eye-popping giveaways have piqued fans' interest and attracted criticism in equal measure, with many on social media questioning the legitimacy of the competitions and even the legality of the business venture. Ella May hit back against the claims, stating: 'There will always be trolls and misinformation — especially when women are building something bold and different. 'But here's the truth: our winners are real, our giveaways are licensed and we operate with all the required permits, and our community is growing because we deliver value and transparency. 'The only thing fake here are the rumours.' A Tiktok account called out the 2022 season MAFS star for 'flooding' social media with ads for the membership club and also questioning whether the model of Range Rover being promoted as the prize was the genuine prize vehicle, given it was a 2024 model that was used in video content promoting the competition. However a disclaimer now appears on the business' website stating: 'The vehicle used in adverting [sic] is for content purposes only. The brand-new Range Rover Evoque is currently being delivered to Land Rover Brighton and will be awarded to the giveaway winner as per our official terms & conditions. 'The Range Rover Evoque P250 Dynamic SE AWD Auto (26MY) is a 2026 model year Range Rover Evoque. 26MY – '26 Model Year,' meaning the vehicle belongs to the 2026 model year.' Ella May's former friend, podcast co-host and MAFS co-star Domenica Calarco weighed in, writing on TikTok she had to 'constantly block' the ads, before adding: 'Let's just say she's scammed me. I'm not ready to talk about it yet, but when I do this will all make sense.' Subsequent Tiktok videos probe further, questioning the motives behind why the business has been registered in NSW, rather than Victoria, where the business operates from. The giveaways are registered in NSW not as a lottery, but a Trade Promotion, for which entry fees cannot be charged. Discount Club Members are allocated entries to the giveaways as part of their monthly membership, or individuals have the option to purchase a one-off 'package' that grants them temporary access to the membership that includes 'free' entries into the giveaway. There are tiered package options, offering longer membership access and more giveaway entries plus other benefits, from the 'Chance' package, which grants purchasers a one-week access to the discount club and 15 entries for a one-off payment of $7.88, all the way up to the 'Fate' package, which grants two years membership to the discount club, 2000 giveaway entries, plus access to exclusive events and product releases. The club, which launched in 2024, has grown to over 80,000 members and an Instagram following of more than 16,000. The website states that it has handed out more than $200,000 in prizes since its inception, and the brand's social media appears to show photos and videos of past 'winners'. The shopping platform has over 50 brand partners offering up to 30 per cent discounts, offers, invitations to exclusive events and other 'perks'. Membership to the club, which starts from $8.88 per month, includes 25 'free' monthly entries into every active giveaway. Ella May calls the business venture 'a trusted, female-first club built around value, confidence and community. 'This isn't your typical influencer pivot. Ella has taken her platform and turned it into something that genuinely benefits her audience — combining real savings, exclusive perks and a growing sisterhood of women shopping smarter and winning bigger.'
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
2025 BYD Seal Price Announced In India, Range Starts At Rs 41 Lakh
BYD, the electric car manufacturer, has announced the pricing for the 2025 Model Year (MY) BYD SEAL- luxury electric sedan in India. The prices for the 2025 BYD SEAL start at Rs 41,00,000 (ex-showroom), in the Indian market. Here are the features and specs you can expect from the 2025 BYD Seal. The BYD Seal made its debut on the Indian shore in March 2024. The brand now claims to continue to raise the bar with a host of enhancements focused on driving dynamics, cabin experience, smart connectivity and technology. With this announcement, BYD India also clarified its stance towards the Indian EV market and claims to manufacture innovation-driven products that resonate with evolving customer expectations. Also Read: Mahindra Thar Convertible Trims Discontinued; 2026 Facelift In The Works The BYD SEAL features a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) low voltage battery (LVB) offering significant benefits, including a six-times lighter weight compared to conventional low-voltage batteries, five-times better self-discharge consumption, and an impressive 15-year lifespan. Inside the cabin, BYD SEAL now comes standard with a power sunshade. A new silver-plated dimming canopy enhances the cabin's ambience. Also, the air-conditioning system has also been upgraded with a larger compressor capacity and an all-new module for air purification. The exact interior and exterior specs and features of the 2025 BYD Seal has not been revealed yet. However, the pictures suggest that the brand retains a lot of elements and appeal from the present day model on sale. Talking about the price and variants, it has three variants in the catalogue- Dynamic RWD (61.44 kWh), Premium RWD (82.56 kWh) and the Performance AWD (82.56 kWh) , priced at Rs 41 lakh, Rs 45.55 lakh, and Rs 53 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). The Seal is BYD's flagship car in the Indian portfolio and it competes with other cars like the- Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and BMW i4, available in the Indian market.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
BYD India launches 2025 Seal at ₹41 Lakh
BYD India has announced the launch of the 2025 Model Year (MY) BYD Seal electric sedan, with prices starting at ₹41 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated range includes the BYD Seal Dynamic (RWD) priced at ₹41 lakh, the Premium (RWD) at ₹45.7 lakh, and the Performance (AWD) at ₹53.15 lakh. The 2025 BYD Seal introduces several upgrades aimed at improving driving dynamics, cabin features, and connectivity. It continues to use a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) low-voltage battery (LVB) , offering reduced weight, improved self-discharge performance, and an extended lifespan of up to 15 years, the company said in a media release. Performance and technology The Performance variant debuts BYD's new Disus-C intelligent damping system, which adjusts suspension settings in real time based on driving conditions. The Premium variant is now equipped with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD), technology previously available only in the top-spec model. The BYD SEAL retains the Cell-to-Body (CTB) and Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control (iTAC) technologies. The all-wheel-drive Performance version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. All variants of the 2025 BYD SEAL now come standard with a power sunshade and a silver-plated dimming canopy to improve in-cabin comfort. The air-conditioning system has been upgraded with a larger compressor and an air purification module. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the range. Pricing The 2025 BYD SEAL Dynamic (rear-wheel drive) is priced at ₹41 lakh and comes with a 61.44 kWh battery pack. The Premium (rear-wheel drive) variant is priced at ₹45.7 lakh and features a larger 82.56 kWh battery. The top-spec Performance (all-wheel drive) variant, also equipped with an 82.56 kWh battery, is priced at ₹53.15 lakh.
