Animal lover and star of Channel Ten’s Bachelorette Angie Kent took a stand against the Melbourne Cup this week – despite the network broadcasting the race this year.
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The vocal reality TV star joined campaigners by saying ‘Nup to the Cup’, sharing her support via a post to her Instagram on Tuesday.
Angie included the hashtag #saynuptothecup as part of a post where she also promoted a new and exciting venture she’s launching this week.
“Something exciting coming up this week! Watch this space!” she wrote.
Before signing off with a bunch of hashtags: “#girlsquad #passionproject #ifyoudontlaughyoullcry #saynuptothecup”
Followers were quick to congratulate her for sticking by her morals.
“As the current Bachelorette, you could be forgiven for living it up and being showered with freebies in a fancy marquee at the Melbourne Cup… BUT you have integrity, are saying “nup to the cup” and that is just one reason why you’re the best!” one fan said.
And Angie ensured she made her point.
“Always have and always will stay true to my beliefs,” she responded when fans praised her for not taking part in the event.
“Ain’t no fancy events swaying this girl. No horse’s life is worth free champagne and dressing up.”
Nup to the cup is a viral hashtag used on social media by those who are opposed to the cruel treatment of racehorses.
Channel Ten took over the broadcasting of Melbourne Cup this year in what is believed to be a huge $100 million deal over five years.
However, despite what may have been considered an awkward comment from the 29-year-old, Ten say they are sticking by their star.
“Angie is honest and passionate about what she believes in. She has always been candid and open — that is what we love about her,” a spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph.
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