EXCLUSIVE Socialite's lawyer husband offers heartbreaking seven-word reply when asked about the split that's the talk of Brighton - as she issues a cryptic statement from Europe
Earlier this week, we brought you the news that Gianni Romano and Zana Pali - a pair of lawyers who rose to fame on My Kitchen Rules in 2016 - had broken up.
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Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii: I switched codes for games like the Lions
Even the star of the show can find himself a little starstruck. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is in a hotel in Brisbane, lowering himself into a top-table press conference seat next to Will Skelton, the massive Wallaby lock, when he realises how many journalists are in the room. It is British & Irish Lions Test week, and so everyone is piling into this small room on the third floor of the Wallabies' city centre base. Suaalii is enjoying this: he counts the Dictaphones placed in front of him, then takes his own picture of the assembled media. When he switched codes to become Rugby Australia's £900,000-a-year man — a contract which could rise in value if he re-signs from 2027 to 2029 — it was for this. Attention, spectacle, the biggest matches and occasions. Suaalii is 6ft 4in and 17st 4lb, a superb athletic specimen at 21, and exudes main-character aura, even if he stresses he is only one part of a team. He speaks clearly and confidently, and relishes the role he has been cast in. So how does it feel to be the saviour of rugby union in Australia, Joseph? 'The first thing is it's a team sport,' he says. 'It's not just me. I'm just trying to be my best self for my team-mates and that's it. I don't really buy into, you know, who's going to save this, who's going to do this. 'The Lions was probably the biggest carrot [to come to union]. I've always dreamed I wanted to be a part of something so special that happens every 12 years. 'I was nine [in 2013]. I remember watching it. In my house, at home in Penrith, all the young kids sit on the floor and I just remember being real close to the TV, watching it. It's something so special as a kid that sparks you to do something great in your life, so to be a part of this squad, it's amazing.' If Australians are looking for reasons to believe they can beat the Lions, Skelton is a good place to start, not least because his Champions Cup victories with La Rochelle over Leinster have greater significance against Andy Farrell's Irish-loaded Lions. Yet even a rugby figure as experienced and successful as Skelton cannot hide his excitement at Suaalii's involvement in this series. 'He does all right, doesn't he?' Skelton says. 'He's himself, he's not being anyone else, even when he is wearing his Louis Vuitton and singing his album, he's being him. He's a great asset to have in the team.' Suaalii is trying to stay 'neutral' and chilled, because he knows what happens when he is too amped up. In Suaalii's only State of Origin rugby league game, for New South Wales against Queensland last June, he lasted seven minutes before committing one of the most dangerous tackles seen in Australian rugby league. The threshold for being sent off is so high that only six players have ever been dismissed in 45 years of Origin matches — but Suaalii's shoulder to the head of Queensland's star man, Reece Walsh, was genuinely shocking. There is the potential for personal confrontation in the first Test on Saturday if Sione Tuipulotu is in the Lions team. The pair of Australian-born centres went at it, as they say over here, when Scotland played the Wallabies in November, with one battle culminating in Suaalii telling Tuipulotu, 'I'll see you next time, mate'. Tuipulotu has spoken about it on podcasts, and how he wants another pop at Suaalii, but has been told by Eoin Toolan, who was his analyst at the Melbourne Rebels but now works for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies, to stop mentioning it as Suaalii will be listening, and out to get him. Suaalii does not want to go there on this personal rivalry in public. But Skelton is the hype man. 'Ah, that's what you want, isn't it? Our 12s going against their 12s, 13s against 13s,' he says. 'No matter what, it's going to be a physical battle and we're up for the challenge.' Suaalii plays it down. 'Once you do things on the footie field, you keep them on the footie field. I am ready to go and play,' he explains. 'I always focus on myself first before I put energy into something else. Obviously fans want to see a rivalry, but at the end of the day it is a team sport. Whatever is said on the field, stays on the field. 'The biggest thing I learned from Origin was my off-field prep and the way I was leading into that week just taught me a lot about myself leading into these big games. It is just about being neutral — not being too high or too low, and not playing the game before playing it.' Suaalii's process now involves a 'grounding' ceremony, where he stands barefoot between one set of posts before a game, listening to meditation incantations. 'I am a pretty weird person,' Suaalii says. 'I like to take in the crowd, where I am right now. I like to connect with the ground and just be where I am right now with my feet. I don't want to look too far ahead or look too far back. It's all about being as present as I can.' The next part of his pre-match routine is juggling three tennis balls. 'That's just hand-eye, just getting my stuff going with my peripheral vision and getting all those little details that you get on the footie field because you're going to a lot of different pictures on the footie field,' he explains. Suaalii realises that he is here to promote the game, the code, and Australian sport. He is ready to embrace all of it. The Australians desperately want — maybe need — him to light up this series. 'These are the biggest games,' he says. 'It happens every 12 years, it is so exciting just for the young Australians and the kids that have played rugby and are trying to be the next Wallabies. It is so exciting for that next generation and even old Wallabies watching it too.'
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
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Is this Australia's hottest WAG? Glamorous influencer wows the social scene after confirming romance with rugby star
Sammy Robinson has hard-launched her relationship with Chiefs rugby star Shaun Stevenson. The Aussie influencer and fashion designer, 29, took to Instagram to share a sweet image in which she posed with her rugby beau, 28, who is a New Zealand rugby union player and outside back for North Harbour in the Mitre 10 Cup. Sammy cheered on Shaun as he took to the field against the British Lions on Saturday, and it was the perfect opportunity to share a photo of the pair, who both wore giant smiles on their faces. 'He got me new shoes,' the One Mile founder captioned the post, which showed the social media star wearing yellow and green Adidas sneakers similar in colour to Shaun's rugby kit. It comes just a few months after Sammy told the Daily Telegraph 's Sydney Confidential that she planned on keeping her relationship private. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Never say never. I may post him or I may not,' she revealed at the time. 'I've recently said until I know for a fact you're going to be the one, I don't think I'll post them again. 'You don't just post whoever anymore and I'm careful now because there is just too much scrutiny,' she added. It is not known how long Sammy and Shaun have been dating, however the pair have recently been leaving little Easter egg clues on social media. Sammy made a statement in December as she rang in the New Year in style, attending The Island X Pelicano New Year's Day party in Sydney. The Aussie influencer was dressed to impress in a sultry black cut-out frock. Her bold ensemble featured a halter neckline with gold embellishments and a daring central cut-out that highlighted her toned abs. The asymmetric hemline added an edgy touch to the look, perfectly complementing the warm summer vibes of the waterfront celebration. Sammy made a statement in December as she rang in the New Year in style, attending The Island X Pelicano New Year's Day party in Sydney Despite her young age, Sammy has carved out a career as one of Australia's most successful beauty bloggers. In an interview with Vogue Australia, she said there's no real secret to her success, saying she just tries to be herself. 'Just do you. Everyone else is already taken,' she told the publication. 'There is no point being someone that you're not, it sounds cliché but truly people will be able to tell if you're in it for the wrong reasons or if you're being fake for the fame.' 'Find your passion and just do whatever makes you happy... not just what is trending.'
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
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Brody Jenner's wedding album revealed as he plants a kiss on his stunning surfer wife in Malibu
Brody Jenner has married his girlfriend of three years, Tia Blanco. The 41-year-old reality TV star and Tia, 28, tied the knot in Malibu on Saturday. Linda Thompson, Brody's mom, announced the news to her social media followers, sharing footage of the loved-up couple entering their reception to Natasha Bedingfield's hit single Unwritten. Linda captioned her post on Instagram: 'Mr. and Mrs. Jenner.' The newlyweds exchanged vows in the back yard of Linda's sprawling house. And Brody also shared plenty of videos and photos from the celebration to his Insta Stories. Tia - who is a professional surfer - wore an off-the-shoulder lace gown and white veil for the wedding ceremony, while Brody donned a traditional black suit and tie for the special occasion. 'Best night marrying my best friend,' wrote Tia on Instagram. The athlete added, 'My dream backyard wedding came true last night. At home where honey was born. Reliving it over and over! So many thank yous to be said. Can't wait to share all the photos & videos soon.' The bride wore her blonde hair back with diamond stud earrings as she flashed a white French manicure. Images shared to social media show Brody kissing his beautiful bride after saying I do in front of an officiant. It was an outdoor ceremony that took place on a lush green lawn with hydrangeas in the background. Guests were seated in white chairs with flowers arranged down the aisle. There was a cute young flower girl that wore a white sleeveless dress and had her hair back who is believed to be Brody and Tia's daughter, Honey Raye Jenner, who is almost two years old. And there was also another young girl in a dress who walked down the aisle with Honey. Linda could be seen in the front row of the celebration as she took photo after photo of her son saying his vows. Later Tia slipped into a sizzling white halter mini dress that showed off her toned figure as she enjoyed the raucous reception complete with a DJ. Tia also had a 'bridal blessing' with friends and family prior to the ceremony. She wrote on Instagram at the time: 'A truly special day I will never forget. I have the very best friends in the world. Thank you for blessing our marriage tomorrow and making me feel so loved and special. 'My gratitude runs deep for my sisterhood tribe [heart emoji] thank you to my maid of honor, @ajablanco for putting on this incredible bridal blessing. I couldn't have dreamed of a better bridal celebration with these group of girls. I love you all so much. (sic)' The happy couple announced they were expecting their first baby in January 2023, and they confirmed their engagement to the world via a social media post later that year. In a video taken at their baby shower, Brody told their guests: 'I just want to thank you all for coming here. Really appreciate it. Love you all. Wait, one more thing, one more thing...' Honey, left, had on a lace dress as she was walked down the aisle by a friend The reality TV star then dropped to one knee and asked Tia to marry him. The surfer subsequently took to social media to share her excitement with her followers. She wrote on Instagram at the time: 'Still feel like I am dreaming [ring and heart emojis] please don't pinch me. Yesterday was the most beautiful baby shower that ended with a proposal from the man of my dreams. 'It was so special to share these moments with the people we love so much. I know baby girl felt all the love in there!!! … I can't wait to marry you @brodyjenner!!! (sic)'
