Reality TV star Alex Nation landed herself in hot water last night when an eagle-eyed Instagram user noticed the Bachelor In Paradise star was following the nasty troll who’s been continuously bashing Nadia Bartel online about her split from her husband, retired AFL legend Jimmy Bartel.
WATCH: Jimmy Bartel breaks his silence on his split from Nadia
As Nadia faced an onslaught of nasty comments, one of her fans tagged Alex writing: “Given that you follow this troll and you have a very strong stance against online bullying, I would be interested in your thoughts…”
Later clarifying she knew nothing of the troll’s activity, the mum-of-one replied: “I think this [the trolling] is absolutely disgusting and appalling and I will be unfollowing this person,” Alex began. “I’m not sure how I came to be following them. Thank you for making me aware of this.”
Over the weekend, Nadia hit back at the nasty troll who made abhorrent claims about her split from her husband, Jimmy. The anonymous Instagram user slammed the fashion blogger, claiming she might want to avoid flying with budget airline Jetstar in case she bumps into her ex-husband’s rumoured new girlfriend. The nasty user also said the retired AFL star had “upgraded” to somebody that has “a real job and an actual personality”.
As expected, dozens of fans flocked to the WAG’s defence.
“What a cold-hearted, unnecessary and insensitive thing to say. Glad you’re making good use of your Friday night… Shame on you,” one follower said, defending the Aussie socialite.
In response to this comment, the vicious user wrote: “Well, if they have a breakdown over one comment, maybe get off Insta and spend more time in the real world. Getting a real job might help also #notsorry.”
After noticing the cruel remark, Nadia hit back at accusations she doesn’t have a “real job”. “Try writing from a real account. Don’t hide. I have numerous real jobs,” she wrote.
The relentless troll responded, calling her a “pretender” and a “try hard Kardashian”, as well as saying “it’s fascinating watching Nadia’s world crumble when it was so “Insta perfect”.
After weeks of speculation that Nadia and her husband Jimmy had called time on their five-year marriage, she confirmed yesterday that the pair were, in fact, over.
Speaking to the Herald Sun, the “heartbroken” 34-year-old— who shares sons Aston, 3, and Henley, nine months with Jimmy— said she’s having a “difficult” time coming to terms with their separation as she also grapples with claims the retired Geelong football player has since moved on with UK based socialite Lauren Mand— the woman the troll initially commented about.
While she steered the conversation away from discussing his new relationship, a friend told the outlet that Nadia discovered Jimmy’s new romance with Lauren through text message.
“Although I’m heartbroken, I don’t want to comment specifically on what’s been reported about Jim’s trip to the UK as I don’t think that is in anyone’s interests,” Nadia told the Heral Sun.
“My single focus now is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter.”
Last week, Jimmy spoke alluded to the breakdown of their marriage on 3AW’s pre-match coverage, admitting that the situation is “not great”.
“I am probably not going to provide any commentary on it,” the retired footy player said. “I know I am in the public eye and people are interested, but it is a private matter and I ask for a bit of respect because obviously Nadia and the boys [are] involved. I know I am in the public eye and people are interested, but it is a private matter and I ask for a bit of respect because obviously Nadia and the boys [are] involved.”
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