Lachie Neale and Tess Crosley have sparked fresh speculation after both visited the same Brisbane bar. The pair, who have been at the centre of an affair scandal, each posted images taken at Le Royale in Brisbane on their Instagram accounts.
Shared Venue
The photos, featuring a band on stage, appear to have been captured on the same night. Décor and performers at the venue match, though it remains unclear whether they attended simultaneously or saw each other there. Lachie shared his image four weeks ago, while Tess posted hers last week in a carousel of photos captioned with a heart and spades.
Tess's Dating App Activity
Tess recently hinted she might be back on the market. The 30-year-old mother-of-one, who found herself at the centre of the marriage breakdown between Lachie and Jules Neale, has reportedly been spotted on the celebrity dating app Raya. Her profile includes glamorous selfies, one with blonde hair in a skimpy bikini. Her job description reads 'I'm a mammii', and her biography states, 'Tell me about you first x'. Raya is a go-to app for high-profile individuals and celebrities, with users including Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, Demi Lovato, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Media Storm and Family Reactions
Tess was hit with a media storm after Jules told her to stop 'embarrassing' herself and delete photos of former Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie from Instagram. Tess has refused to comment on speculation she was the 'other woman' in the Neales' split. She has also not confirmed the status of her marriage to finance director Ben Crosley, who said in January she was no longer living at their marital home. However, confirmation appeared when Tess was seen packing removal boxes at their shared home in the Brisbane suburb of Camp Hill.
Family Defence
While Tess has stayed silent, her family members have spoken out in her defence. The saga erupted over the Christmas break when Jules publicly declared the end of her marriage to Lachie, blamed her former friend Tess, and moved from Brisbane to Perth with her two children. By January 2, amid intense media scrutiny, Lachie stepped down as co-captain of the Lions. He told reporters, 'While I will not go into specifics, I can say that I have let my family down and I apologise for my actions, which have hurt those closest to me. I accept this as a consequence of my actions and I need to focus on rebuilding trust with Jules, as the future well-being of our children remains our number one priority.' Jules allegedly discovered the affair after a fellow Brisbane WAG spotted Lachie and Tess together in a car.
