05-05-2025
Shock reason Wally Lewis' son Lincoln didn't attend dad's wedding despite being just minutes away from the church - as league legend's family feud laid bare
Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has married his partner of four years, Lynda Adams, in a quiet ceremony in Brisbane- but there were some notable absences on the guest list.
The 65-year-old NRL "Immortal" wed Adams, a freelance writer and volunteer worker from Townsville, at St Mary's Anglican Church in Kangaroo Point on April 26.
The happy couple were all smiles throughout the service and at a stylish reception held at Brisbane's historic Old Government House.
Among the 40 or so guests were Lynda's daughter, Sydney, her nieces Sienna and Paris Bell, Wally's longtime mate and former Maroons player Gene Miles, and Footy Show star Paul 'Fatty' Vautin.
However, Wally's three adult children- Mitchell, 39, Lincoln, 37, and Jamie-Lee, 34- were notably absent from the nuptials.
Lincoln, an actor and television presenter, was just minutes away at the time, hosting an event for Tourism Australia at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
"So honoured to be the MC today for this year's Tourism @australia ATE," the Getaway star wrote on his Instagram Stories, posting a photo of his lanyard at the event.
"Amongst the formalities, it's pretty much where I get to be on stage yapping about how much I love Aus."
A source close to the family told Woman's Day this week that the siblings spent most of the day with their mother, Jacqui, who was married to Wally for 36 years.
"All three kids have been through the wringer since 2021 when their dad announced the shock split after 36 years married to their mum," the insider said.
"Lincoln has taken this the hardest, and feels incredibly betrayed and let down by the man who for most of his life was his greatest hero."
While some might suggest it's time to move on, the source added that "only a few people know the full story of what really happened, and how ugly the split actually was".
Wally and Jacqui separated in 2020, with Channel Nine confirming the split publicly in early 2021.
Though the timeline has never been officially confirmed, there was speculation Wally began his relationship with Adams before his marriage ended.
Speaking later that year on The Anj, Rob & Robbo Show, Lincoln admitted the family had been through a tough time.
"We've all banded together, we're a tight family unit," he said.
"She's got some amazing friends around her. That's the thing that gets anyone through (difficult times)."
Five years later, Jacqui is said to be thriving post-divorce, enjoying her retail job, taking overseas trips, and spending time with her four grandchildren.
Although Lincoln's relationship with his father may have weakened, his love for the game remains strong.
Over the weekend, he posted from Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium, where a bronzed statue of Wally still stands proudly out the front.
"Magic Round is a vibe!!!" he captioned the post, accompanied by the famous NRL theme song 'That's My Team' by the Hoodoo Gurus.
