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Courier-Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
MAFs star Katie Johnston makes final $150k payment in unpaid staff super
Don't miss out on the headlines from Reality. Followed categories will be added to My News. Former MAFs star Katie Johnston has made an emotional announcement to her former staff, saying she has paid back every cent of the $150,000 in unpaid super annuation. The 37-year-old who had a hard time on the reality show after her husband said he wasn't attracted to her because he prefers 'petite' women, confirmed the impact of Covid had caused her financial difficulties but proudly announced she had worked hard over the last 12 months to make sure no one was out of pocket, Johnston described herself as the CEO of a 'social enterprise' group of restaurants that splits profits with those who are doing it tough. The company that owned two restaurants, Wild The Lifestyle Co Pty, which was directed by Johnston, went into liquidation in 2023 owing more than $400,000 including over $150,000 in unpaid superannuation. MAFs star Katie Johnston has paid back every cent of the $150,000 in unpaid super annuation. Picture: Instagram/supplied On Wednesday evening Johnston said in a video 'I just want to say a massive thanks to the staff for riding that horrible wave with me'. X SUBSCRIBER ONLY 'I know some of you were really upset and that we had to all go through that. But you have not missed out on anything. I am really sorry that I had to make really hard decisions but thankyou for those who were patient with me. and really understanding. 'It made this last year a lot more manageable and I am insanely grateful for your grace and patience and understanding.' For those that 'pushed and didn't believe in me and gave me a hard time that's totally fine I understand that completely'. Johnston said she understood people may fear the worst and be part of a 'horror story' but that's 'not so thankyou so much'. The video was filmed in the office of her accountant 'the lovely Renee' from In Depth Accounting. She said Renee 'held my hand' the entire way through the process. As Johnston pressed the confirm button on what she said was the final payment, she burst into tears after saying 'I hope I don't cry that would be awkward. I'm going to cry'. Originally published as MAFS star makes tearful final payment of $150k unpaid staff super
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Afraid': MAFs star's bombshell claim
Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly says he was left 'very afraid' while claiming his TV ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot 'tried to destroy (his) life' with 'false allegations'. Mr Donnelly has taken out an aggravated violence order (AVO) against Ms Burfoot, who he was initially coupled with on the popular Aussie TV program. The pair shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship, in which Ms Burfoot ultimately chose to walk away from. In the program's Final Vows segment, she said 'Ryan, in a world of red flags, you are the red carpet', to which Mr Donnelly responded: 'Be gone with you, you horrible woman'. Mr Donnelly appeared in Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday, where he claimed Ms Burfoot had attempted to 'destroy' his life. Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly told reporters he was left 'very afraid' while claiming his TV ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot 'tried to destroy (his) life' with 'false allegations'. Supplied Credit: Supplied Mr Donnelly appeared to reference comments made online by Ms Burfoot while speaking with reporters outside the court on Wednesday. 'An individual has tried to destroy my life, my potential for career options, collaborations, all that sorts with false allegations, so men can be victims as well,' Mr Donnelly said outside court. 'I've had a lot of suffering, had a lot of harm as a result of all these claims online and there's no foundation for it. 'I think it's vicious, malicious, and it just won't stand…It doesn't matter if it's men, or woman, at the end of the day people shouldn't be able to get away with lies and horrific things said about them, so, yeah I'm taking this matter very seriously.' He said he'd been left 'very afraid' at one point. 'Afraid? I have received some menacing things sent to me as a result of the things she's been posting, so with such a massive platform as MAFs, it's quite dangerous to be associated with these things,' he said. 'I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen in future , and yeah, at one point I was very afraid, of course.' Jacqui Burfoot is now engaged to fellow MAFs star Clint Rice. Supplied Credit: Supplied Mr Donnelly shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship with Ms Burfoot, which came to a fiery end during the show's Final Vows segment. Supplied Credit: Supplied Mr Donnelly had no comment about whether he'd stop posting about her online, as well as going off social media. Representing Mr Donnelly is Shirin Razi from Azadi Lawyers. Ms Razi told NewsWire her client has 'concerns for himself' which prompted him to seek an AVO. 'I do know that my client is clearly very afraid and does have concerns for himself which is why he sought the AVO,' Ms Razi told NewsWire. 'The matter is before the courts. Ryan would like what any person would like which is protection, and after the breakdown of a relationship not to be slandered not to be bullied and harassed online.'
West Australian
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
‘Very afraid': MAFs star Ryan Donnelly claims ex-TV wife Jacqui Burfoot tried to ‘destroy' his life
Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly says he was left 'very afraid' while claiming his TV ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot 'tried to destroy (his) life' with 'false allegations'. Mr Donnelly has taken out an aggravated violence order (AVO) against Ms Burfoot, who he was initially coupled with on the popular Aussie TV program. The pair shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship, in which Ms Burfoot ultimately chose to walk away from. In the program's Final Vows segment, she said 'Ryan, in a world of red flags, you are the red carpet', to which Mr Donnelly responded: 'Be gone with you, you horrible woman'. Mr Donnelly appeared in Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday, where he claimed Ms Burfoot had attempted to 'destroy' his life. Mr Donnelly appeared to reference comments made online by Ms Burfoot while speaking with reporters outside the court on Wednesday. 'An individual has tried to destroy my life, my potential for career options, collaborations, all that sorts with false allegations, so men can be victims as well,' Mr Donnelly said outside court. 'I've had a lot of suffering, had a lot of harm as a result of all these claims online and there's no foundation for it. 'I think it's vicious, malicious, and it just won't stand…It doesn't matter if it's men, or woman, at the end of the day people shouldn't be able to get away with lies and horrific things said about them, so, yeah I'm taking this matter very seriously.' He said he'd been left 'very afraid' at one point. 'Afraid? I have received some menacing things sent to me as a result of the things she's been posting, so with such a massive platform as MAFs, it's quite dangerous to be associated with these things,' he said. 'I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen in future , and yeah, at one point I was very afraid, of course.' Mr Donnelly had no comment about whether he'd stop posting about her online, as well as going off social media. Representing Mr Donnelly is Shirin Razi from Azadi Lawyers. Ms Razi told NewsWire her client has 'concerns for himself' which prompted him to seek an AVO. 'I do know that my client is clearly very afraid and does have concerns for himself which is why he sought the AVO,' Ms Razi told NewsWire. 'The matter is before the courts. Ryan would like what any person would like which is protection, and after the breakdown of a relationship not to be slandered not to be bullied and harassed online.'
Courier-Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
MAFs star Ryan Donnelly claims ex-TV wife Jacqui Burfoot tried to ‘destroy' his life
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly says he was left 'very afraid' while claiming his TV ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot 'tried to destroy (his) life' with 'false allegations'. Mr Donnelly has taken out an aggravated violence order (AVO) against Ms Burfoot, who he was initially coupled with on the popular Aussie TV program. The pair shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship, in which Ms Burfoot ultimately chose to walk away from. In the program's Final Vows segment, she said 'Ryan, in a world of red flags, you are the red carpet', to which Mr Donnelly responded: 'Be gone with you, you horrible woman'. Mr Donnelly appeared in Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday, where he claimed Ms Burfoot had attempted to 'destroy' his life. Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly told reporters he was left 'very afraid' while claiming his TV ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot 'tried to destroy (his) life' with 'false allegations'. Picture: Supplied Mr Donnelly appeared to reference comments made online by Ms Burfoot while speaking with reporters outside the court on Wednesday. 'An individual has tried to destroy my life, my potential for career options, collaborations, all that sorts with false allegations, so men can be victims as well,' Mr Donnelly said outside court. 'I've had a lot of suffering, had a lot of harm as a result of all these claims online and there's no foundation for it. 'I think it's vicious, malicious, and it just won't stand…It doesn't matter if it's men, or woman, at the end of the day people shouldn't be able to get away with lies and horrific things said about them, so, yeah I'm taking this matter very seriously.' He said he'd been left 'very afraid' at one point. 'Afraid? I have received some menacing things sent to me as a result of the things she's been posting, so with such a massive platform as MAFs, it's quite dangerous to be associated with these things,' he said. 'I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen in future , and yeah, at one point I was very afraid, of course.' Jacqui Burfoot is now engaged to fellow MAFs star Clint Rice. Picture: Supplied Mr Donnelly shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship with Ms Burfoot, which came to a fiery end during the show's Final Vows segment. Picture: Supplied Mr Donnelly had no comment about whether he'd stop posting about her online, as well as going off social media. Representing Mr Donnelly is Shirin Razi from Azadi Lawyers. Ms Razi told NewsWire her client has 'concerns for himself' which prompted him to seek an AVO. 'I do know that my client is clearly very afraid and does have concerns for himself which is why he sought the AVO,' Ms Razi told NewsWire. 'The matter is before the courts. Ryan would like what any person would like which is protection, and after the breakdown of a relationship not to be slandered not to be bullied and harassed online.' Originally published as 'Very afraid': MAFs star Ryan Donnelly claims ex-TV wife Jacqui Burfoot tried to 'destroy' his life
News.com.au
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Very afraid': MAFs star Ryan Donnelly claims ex-TV wife Jacqui Burfoot tried to ‘destroy' his life
Married At First Sight star Ryan Donnelly says he was left 'very afraid' while claiming his TV ex-wife Jacqui Burfoot 'tried to destroy (his) life' with 'false allegations'. Mr Donnelly has taken out an aggravated violence order (AVO) against Ms Burfoot, who he was initially coupled with on the popular Aussie TV program. The pair shared a tumultuous on-screen relationship, in which Ms Burfoot ultimately chose to walk away from. In the program's Final Vows segment, she said 'Ryan, in a world of red flags, you are the red carpet', to which Mr Donnelly responded: 'Be gone with you, you horrible woman'. Mr Donnelly appeared in Campbelltown Local Court on Wednesday, where he claimed Ms Burfoot had attempted to 'destroy' his life. Mr Donnelly appeared to reference comments made online by Ms Burfoot while speaking with reporters outside the court on Wednesday. 'An individual has tried to destroy my life, my potential for career options, collaborations, all that sorts with false allegations, so men can be victims as well,' Mr Donnelly said outside court. 'I've had a lot of suffering, had a lot of harm as a result of all these claims online and there's no foundation for it. 'I think it's vicious, malicious, and it just won't stand…It doesn't matter if it's men, or woman, at the end of the day people shouldn't be able to get away with lies and horrific things said about them, so, yeah I'm taking this matter very seriously.' He said he'd been left 'very afraid' at one point. 'Afraid? I have received some menacing things sent to me as a result of the things she's been posting, so with such a massive platform as MAFs, it's quite dangerous to be associated with these things,' he said. 'I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen in future , and yeah, at one point I was very afraid, of course.' Mr Donnelly had no comment about whether he'd stop posting about her online, as well as going off social media. Representing Mr Donnelly is Shirin Razi from Azadi Lawyers. Ms Razi told NewsWire her client has 'concerns for himself' which prompted him to seek an AVO. 'I do know that my client is clearly very afraid and does have concerns for himself which is why he sought the AVO,' Ms Razi told NewsWire. 'The matter is before the courts. Ryan would like what any person would like which is protection, and after the breakdown of a relationship not to be slandered not to be bullied and harassed online.'
