In a surprising development in the ongoing saga surrounding Lachie Neale, it has come to light that he continues to follow Ben Crosley, the husband of his purported romantic partner Tess Crosley, on Instagram. This revelation adds an intriguing layer to the situation, particularly since the ex-Brisbane Lions co-captain, who recently stepped down from his position, no longer follows his own wife, Jules Neale, or her former close friend Tess. Yet, he maintains his connection with Ben on the social media platform.
As of now, the 32-year-old athlete still follows Jules’s hairdressing business page and has not removed any photos of their time together. In contrast, Jules, aged 35, has chosen to unfollow both Lachie and Tess while still keeping Ben among her following. Interestingly, she also follows Lachie’s father, Robbie Neale.
On the other hand, Tess, who is 30 years old, has also unfollowed Lachie and Jules but remains connected with her husband, Ben. Notably, there have been instances where Tess has appeared publicly without her wedding ring, sparking further speculation about her marriage status.
Meanwhile, Ben Crosley appears to be the only one who follows all parties involved in this complex web of relationships. This latest twist comes on the heels of new reports detailing the alleged affair between Lachie and Tess, which reportedly began approximately six months ago. Sources indicate that their interactions were anything but discreet, occurring both in public and private spaces, as reported by the Herald Sun.
The unfolding drama took a turn when it was revealed that Jules became aware of the alleged infidelity after another Brisbane WAG (Wives and Girlfriends) reportedly saw them in a "compromising position" inside a vehicle. Both Lachie and Tess have refrained from providing comments regarding the affair allegations.
Earlier this month, Lachie officially announced his separation from Jules and stepped down as co-captain of the Brisbane Lions, indicating a challenging personal period amid the collapse of his marriage. Following the split, Lachie moved out of their family home in Brisbane, while Jules returned to Perth with their two children, Piper, who is four, and Freddie, who is just one.
During a press conference held on January 2, Lachie expressed remorse for his actions, stating, "While I won’t go into specifics, I can say that I have let my family down and I apologize for my actions that have let down those that are closest to me. And for that, I am deeply sorry." When directly questioned about the rumors of infidelity, he responded: "No, I can’t address those rumors."
Jules offered her only comment on the marital breakdown last month, sharing with her Instagram followers that she felt "betrayed in the most unimaginable way." After news surfaced that she and Lachie were attempting to resolve their marital issues, she firmly denied this, stating, "I want to make it very clear that I am not ‘working through’ anything. I have been betrayed in the most unimaginable way. All I can do now is try to heal and do what’s best for my children."
Additionally, she openly criticized Tess, labeling her an "idiot" and demanding that she remove any photos of their shared moments from social media. "Take these down you idiot, you’re embarrassing yourself," she commented under a now-deleted photograph featuring herself, Lachie, Ben, and Tess during the Brisbane Lions’ AFL final celebrations.
Lachie and Jules’s relationship began in 2018 after a whirlwind romance, whereas Tess, who previously worked as a dental hygienist and identifies as a practicing Mormon, married Ben in 2017. Together, they share a young son named Beau. The intricate details of this unfolding story continue to captivate public attention.
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