Nadia's dig at her ex-husband of five years comes two days after new information about their split emerged, with an insider claiming they grew apart thanks to Jimmy's "wandering eye" and Nadia's obsession with the spotlight. A source close to sport's golden couple revealed to New Idea that although Nadia was once the "sweet girl next door type", the pressure of maintaining her WAG status became paramount as Jimmy lost interest in their marriage.
“She turned into a ‘monster WAG’,” the brutal source claimed. "It was her way of warning other girls off and marking her territory.”
Appearing to have it all, the insider said Nadia was focused on projecting an image of her and Jimmy as a “power couple” which played a huge part in his decision to call time on their marriage.
“She was a diva,” the insider dished. “The fame went to her head.” The source revealed this played a huge part in Jimmy wanting out of the relationship.
“She just became this full-on socialite and in many ways that’s what pushed them apart … he never wanted any of that. Jimmy came from a really tough upbringing. He just wanted a happy, grounded home.
According to the Herald Sun, the British-based Australian socialite has "long been referring to Jimmy as her boyfriend" and is allegedly happy news of their unexpected relationship made headlines last week. Some have even admitted the aspiring WAG has been trying to break into their social circles for years in the hope of elevating her status.
Well aware that more information about Jimmy's new partner will come to light, Nadia is said to be "bracing herself". The socialite publicly acknowledged his new relationship last week, admitting she's having a "difficult" time coming to terms with their separation, all the while grappling with the fact her husband of five years has already moved on.
Despite steering the conversation away from discussing his new relationship, a friend told The New Daily that she discovered Jimmy's new romance with Lauren through text message.
"I'm heartbroken and 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," she told the outlet. "My single focus now is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter.
Although Nadia has avoided the spotlight in recent weeks, Nadia recently returned to social media, posting a photo from the Women Driving Change event hosted by Mercedes-Benz at the Port Melbourne Yacht Club. Her return saw a number of Australian socialites and fellow WAGS praise Nadia for putting on a brave face.
"Well done babe," WAG Jessie Murphy commented. "CAN AND WILL you are incredible girl," her close friend Erin Holland added.
"There she is, gorgeous Nards," celebrity stylist Lana Wilkinson also commented.
"Yeaahhhhh girl! There you are!!!! Leading by example! 💙," Emma Hawkins added to which Alex Fevola—who is married to former footy player Brendan— responded, "Beautiful."