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The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bonnie Blue's documentary is disgusting but her mum's exploitation is equally gross – she has utterly failed as a parent
AS a new documentary about Bonnie Blue hits Channel 4, a particular clip has sent shivers down my spine. It features her mum, Sarah, Advertisement 7 Bonnie Blue promoting her new Channel 4 documentary on pornography Credit: Olivia West 7 Bonnie Blue and her mum Sarah on The Reality Check podcast Credit: The Reality Check Podcast 7 Former Page 3 model Nicola McLean weighs in on Bonnie and her mum Credit: Louis Wood 'I don't care what people say. They all say they have all these high morals, but no way, not for £1m a month." My instant reaction? I completely, utterly disagree. Let's rewind a bit. For years, I was a Page 3 girl. I understood the nature of the industry I was in, and I set clear boundaries for myself. I would never, ever have gone further than topless. Advertisement READ MORE ON BONNIE BLUE That was my line, and I stuck to it. No amount of money could have made me compromise on that, even for the kind of "stunts" Bonnie is performing. I always said I would only do topless and nothing more. I've turned down some publications in the past as I felt they were too sleazy. I didn't even bother to ask what they wanted me to do, I just said no. I was offered £30,000 to pose for Playboy 25 years ago - a sum that would be significantly higher today. And I turned it down. Why? Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Because it simply didn't align with my personal moral compass. It wasn't about the money; it was about what I felt was right for me. I don't regret anything because I stuck to my guns and only did what aligned with my morals. Get to know Bonnie Blue ahead of her new documentary Fast forward to today, and the world of OnlyFans is huge. I'm regularly told by people in that industry that I could earn a fortune if I set up a page. Advertisement I know someone that earned £100k in six months, but they started pushing their boundaries when the money dropped. But there is absolutely no way I would ever do that. My sons Striker , 15, and Rocky, 19, who I share with my husband Tom Williams, would be mortified, and again, it just doesn't align with the boundaries I've meticulously set for myself and my family. I have posed in my bikini and underwear and accepted cash for that, but my red line has always been very clear: no nudity beyond topless. Advertisement It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute Nicola McLean That boundary has always been sacred to me, safeguarding my values and my family's peace of mind. This brings me to another, more unsettling point about We need to seriously question why her mother is seemingly encouraging her daughter to engage in these outrageous acts, especially given that she's "on the payroll." It's absolutely gross. Advertisement As a mum-of-three myself, I would be absolutely devastated if this were my child. It feels like she's not thinking about anything but money, and honestly, I'd feel like I'd failed massively as a parent. Family on payroll I don't know many mums that would be comfortable taking money from their child's earnings, especially when those earnings come from having sex with over a thousand people in 24 hours. That, in my opinion, speaks volumes. If she were a friend of mine, well, she wouldn't be anymore… Advertisement It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute. I feel like by her family being on the payroll, they are exploiting her. She's supporting a lot of people, but who's supporting her? I think she's been blindsided by money, and her mum is going along for the ride, which is beyond anything that I could do as a mother. Advertisement 7 Bonnie Blue's shock claim to fame is bedding over 1,00 men in 12 hours Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 7 Nicola McLean pictured back in 2002 modelling Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 Nicola McLean modelling Ultimo lingerie in 2008 Credit: PA:Press Association I don't think I can say her mum is pushing Bonnie to do it, because it appears that it's fully Bonnie's idea, but I do think her mum is certainly supporting it, encouraging it, and making it normal. Advertisement If her mum wasn't working for her and wasn't cleaning up the condoms and wasn't saying to Bonnie that she shouldn't be doing this, then they would not be normalising it as much as they are. I may not be as rich as Bonnie Blue, but by sticking to my moral compass, I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud. And let's not forget the recent controversy around OnlyFans, where they actually took action against Bonnie Blue. In my view, they did the right thing. Barely legal teens She has made the entire platform feel seedy, especially when she spoke about sex with "barely legal teens." Advertisement Can you imagine if a man said that? The outrage would be seismic, and rightly so. In fact, the comparison is unavoidable. Andrew Tate is rightly called out as dangerous, and I believe Bonnie Blue is the female equivalent. She's a predator, going as far as standing outside universities with signs that read "f**k me for free!!!" Advertisement This isn't about empowerment; it's about pushing boundaries to a dangerous and exploitative level. All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening Nicola McLean And that's a line I, for one, will never cross. The documentary ends as Bonnie is about to head to Bonnie says: 'He's probably just as controversial as I am. Whether people love him or hate him, he's a marketing genius.' Advertisement In the film, Bonnie, a 26-year-old former NHS recruitment worker from Derbyshire, whose real name is Tia Billinger, says: 'The last time I went out by myself was probably about six months ago. Now it is not that safe.' Director Victoria asks her: 'You talk about female empowerment, but how do you square that with aligning yourself with the most misogynistic male on the internet?' Bonnie says: 'Piers Morgan interviews serial killers all the time. It's not messed up his brand. He [Tate] has been labelled multiple things by the media, and so have I. We're probably the two most misunderstood people out there at the moment.' 7 Bonnie believes she is one of the most misunderstood people out there at the moment Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 Advertisement All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening. Looking back, there isn't a specific photoshoot I regret, largely because I always stayed true to my boundaries. However, I can offer a warning: the pressure to constantly push boundaries for more money is immense in this industry. It's a slippery slope, and it's easy to lose sight of yourself. The money can blind you, and that's a dangerous place to be. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bonnie Blue's documentary is disgusting but her mum's exploitation is equally gross – she has utterly failed as a parent
Here, former Page 3 model Nicola McLean weighs in on Bonnie Blue's mum NICOLA MCLEAN Bonnie Blue's documentary is disgusting but her mum's exploitation is equally gross – she has utterly failed as a parent AS a new documentary about Bonnie Blue hits Channel 4, a particular clip has sent shivers down my spine. It features her mum, Sarah, saying something that, quite frankly, I find deeply disturbing: "If you could earn £1m in a month, your morals would soon change and you'd get your bits out. 7 Bonnie Blue promoting her new Channel 4 documentary on pornography Credit: Olivia West 7 Bonnie Blue and her mum Sarah on The Reality Check podcast Credit: The Reality Check Podcast 7 Former Page 3 model Nicola McLean weighs in on Bonnie and her mum Credit: Louis Wood 'I don't care what people say. They all say they have all these high morals, but no way, not for £1m a month." My instant reaction? I completely, utterly disagree. Let's rewind a bit. For years, I was a Page 3 girl. I understood the nature of the industry I was in, and I set clear boundaries for myself. I would never, ever have gone further than topless. That was my line, and I stuck to it. No amount of money could have made me compromise on that, even for the kind of "stunts" Bonnie is performing. I always said I would only do topless and nothing more. I've turned down some publications in the past as I felt they were too sleazy. I didn't even bother to ask what they wanted me to do, I just said no. I was offered £30,000 to pose for Playboy 25 years ago - a sum that would be significantly higher today. And I turned it down. Why? Because it simply didn't align with my personal moral compass. It wasn't about the money; it was about what I felt was right for me. I don't regret anything because I stuck to my guns and only did what aligned with my morals. Get to know Bonnie Blue ahead of her new documentary Fast forward to today, and the world of OnlyFans is huge. I'm regularly told by people in that industry that I could earn a fortune if I set up a page. I know someone that earned £100k in six months, but they started pushing their boundaries when the money dropped. But there is absolutely no way I would ever do that. My sons Striker, 15, and Rocky, 19, who I share with my husband Tom Williams, would be mortified, and again, it just doesn't align with the boundaries I've meticulously set for myself and my family. I have posed in my bikini and underwear and accepted cash for that, but my red line has always been very clear: no nudity beyond topless. It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute Nicola McLean That boundary has always been sacred to me, safeguarding my values and my family's peace of mind. This brings me to another, more unsettling point about Bonnie Blue's documentary. We need to seriously question why her mother is seemingly encouraging her daughter to engage in these outrageous acts, especially given that she's "on the payroll." It's absolutely gross. As a mum-of-three myself, I would be absolutely devastated if this were my child. It feels like she's not thinking about anything but money, and honestly, I'd feel like I'd failed massively as a parent. Family on payroll I don't know many mums that would be comfortable taking money from their child's earnings, especially when those earnings come from having sex with over a thousand people in 24 hours. That, in my opinion, speaks volumes. If she were a friend of mine, well, she wouldn't be anymore… It makes me sad because I want to know how Bonnie actually feels because I don't believe she is happy for one minute. I feel like by her family being on the payroll, they are exploiting her. She's supporting a lot of people, but who's supporting her? I think she's been blindsided by money, and her mum is going along for the ride, which is beyond anything that I could do as a mother. 7 Bonnie Blue's shock claim to fame is bedding over 1,00 men in 12 hours Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 7 Nicola McLean pictured back in 2002 modelling Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 7 Nicola McLean modelling Ultimo lingerie in 2008 Credit: PA:Press Association I don't think I can say her mum is pushing Bonnie to do it, because it appears that it's fully Bonnie's idea, but I do think her mum is certainly supporting it, encouraging it, and making it normal. If her mum wasn't working for her and wasn't cleaning up the condoms and wasn't saying to Bonnie that she shouldn't be doing this, then they would not be normalising it as much as they are. I may not be as rich as Bonnie Blue, but by sticking to my moral compass, I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud. And let's not forget the recent controversy around OnlyFans, where they actually took action against Bonnie Blue. In my view, they did the right thing. Barely legal teens She has made the entire platform feel seedy, especially when she spoke about sex with "barely legal teens." Can you imagine if a man said that? The outrage would be seismic, and rightly so. In fact, the comparison is unavoidable. Andrew Tate is rightly called out as dangerous, and I believe Bonnie Blue is the female equivalent. She's a predator, going as far as standing outside universities with signs that read "f**k me for free!!!" This isn't about empowerment; it's about pushing boundaries to a dangerous and exploitative level. All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening Nicola McLean And that's a line I, for one, will never cross. The documentary ends as Bonnie is about to head to Romania to meet influencer Andrew Tate, who is facing rape and human trafficking charges, which he denies, and is a self-proclaimed misogynist. Bonnie says: 'He's probably just as controversial as I am. Whether people love him or hate him, he's a marketing genius.' In the film, Bonnie, a 26-year-old former NHS recruitment worker from Derbyshire, whose real name is Tia Billinger, says: 'The last time I went out by myself was probably about six months ago. Now it is not that safe.' Director Victoria asks her: 'You talk about female empowerment, but how do you square that with aligning yourself with the most misogynistic male on the internet?' Bonnie says: 'Piers Morgan interviews serial killers all the time. It's not messed up his brand. He [Tate] has been labelled multiple things by the media, and so have I. We're probably the two most misunderstood people out there at the moment.' 7 Bonnie believes she is one of the most misunderstood people out there at the moment Credit: Rob Parfitt / Channel 4 All of that sounds simply mind blowing - and feels frightening. Looking back, there isn't a specific photoshoot I regret, largely because I always stayed true to my boundaries. However, I can offer a warning: the pressure to constantly push boundaries for more money is immense in this industry. It's a slippery slope, and it's easy to lose sight of yourself. The money can blind you, and that's a dangerous place to be.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Redditor slams IIMs' MBA placements as ‘Making Broke Adults' in a brutal rant; netizens clap back, calling out 'fear mongering'
A Redditor's brutal rant about IIM placements went viral, claiming sky-high salaries are a myth once EMIs and taxes kick in. But the internet responded with a dose of realism, experience, and hope—arguing that success takes time, discipline, and growth beyond just numbers. The debate reveals the tension between MBA expectations and real-world realities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Reality Check: Internet Counters the Cynicism Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Panache Cracks in the MBA Dream or Growing Pains? It began like many other late-night truths do—on Reddit. A user on the r/CATpreparation subreddit posted a scathing take on the 'reality' of being among the top 10% in placements at newer Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). With biting sarcasm and an undertone of disillusionment, the Redditor detailed the post-MBA life they claim no one talks about—one filled with empty wallets, sky-high EMIs, and glamorous salaries that vanish after supposedly elite 30+ LPA packages at Amazon and startups to back-office analyst roles at global firms, the user claimed the on-paper glory masks an uncomfortable truth: in-hand salaries often hover around ₹75,000–₹90,000. Once loan repayments, rent, and living expenses are factored in, the dream of financial freedom looks more like a survival game in a Tier-1 city.'MBA: Making Broke Adults', the Redditor signs off, punctuating the post with a scornful nod to LinkedIn virtue-signalling and Instagram as virality kicked in, so did the rebuttals. One of the first to respond was someone who claimed to work in the very company the original poster had named. Their message was blunt: 'Your numbers are off.' While acknowledging some truths, they called out the exaggeration and dismissed the post as were more nuanced. A qualified Chartered Accountant weighed in, drawing comparisons and advising financial discipline. 'If you're earning ₹85K at 25, you're already in the top percentile of earners in India,' another commenter wrote. 'Be patient, the money and lifestyle will follow.'Then came the voice of experience—someone who graduated from a new IIM in 2019. They admitted to early struggles, lower-than-average salaries, and several job switches. But they also emphasized skill-building over salary-chasing, explaining how consistent effort eventually led to high-paying roles. 'It wasn't easy,' the commenter admitted. 'But it was totally worth it.'What the Reddit post and the counter-narratives highlight is a generational shift in how success is defined—and how quickly it is expected. An IIM degree, particularly from newer branches, may not be an instant golden ticket. But as the responses show, it's far from a dead placement figures are real. The deductions, too. But so is career growth, skill development, and rising pay curves over time. In a world of flashy LinkedIn posts and curated digital personas, the post opened up a rare, honest window into the complicated reality of life after an elite the takeaway isn't that the dream is dead—but that it requires more than a degree. It demands patience, planning, and perspective.
