Jimmy Bartel has been linked to a ‘Melbourne TV personality’ following his shock split from wife Nadia.
The Herald Sun reports that ‘friends of Jimmy say he had been seeing a Melbourne TV figure’.
WATCH: Jimmy Bartel breaks silence on split from Nadia
The news comes shortly after reports that the 35-year-old is seeing Melbourne socialite Lauren Mand.
Some have claimed that Mand is an aspiring “WAG” and has been trying to get herself into social circles that would elevate her status for years.
In the past, Lauren has also been linked to St Kilda players Jason Gram and Sam Fisher and she calls Melbourne’s best-known Lorthario, Shane Warne, a friend on Facebook.
Meanwhile, Nadia, 34, broke her silence to the Herald Sun.
The influencer, 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 Lauren.
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 Herald Sun.
“My single focus now is to continue to protect, care and provide for my two beautiful boys as this is a personal matter.”
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