An iconic Australian firm has distanced itself from cricketer Michael Clarke within the wake of his video scandal.
Footwear and clothes model R.M. Williams confirmed it has “no plans” to work with Clarke after explosive video confirmed him accused of dishonest earlier than being slapped throughout the face by girlfriend Jade Yarbrough.
The couple had been holidaying on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with Yarbrough’s sister, Jasmine, and her husband, Today present co-host Karl Stefanovic, when the spat was filmed by an onlooker.
So intense was the incident, Queensland Police confirmed they have been investigating earlier than issuing a positive to the sad couple.
In an announcement, R.M.Williams mentioned its relationship with Clarke started and resulted in 2022 that it has no plans to reignite it after the January 10 argument leaked.
“R.M. Williams worked with Michael Clarke once only, a one-off Father’s Day shoot in early September 2022,” the assertion learn.
“The brand has had no further association with Mr Clarke and has no plans to work with him again.”
Explosive footage first emerged on Wednesday night time of a shirtless Clarke being slapped throughout the face in Lions Park in Noosa.
“I’m f**king wrong? You’re a f***ing liar.” Yarbrough screamed.
A passer-by recognised the previous Australian cricketer and captured the tail-end of an argument in footage which appeared to point out Yarbrough confronting him over suspicions he had cheated on her with ex-girlfriend Pip Edwards.
The pair reportedly broke up in February 2021, however the video suggests Clarke had not too long ago texted the designer of activewear model PE Nation to return to India with him.
“I can see everything. You called her,” Yarbrough mentioned between shoving Clarke.
“Baby, you’re wrong, you’re wrong,” Clarke replied, saying he had been with Mr Bell that night.
“Baby, baby, Belly was at the house. I swear on my life, I swear at my life … That’s not true, it’s not true.”
“On my daughter’s life.”
Jasmine Stefanovic additionally tried to pull her sister away to diffuse the state of affairs after which Clarke turned his consideration to Stefanovic.
It is believed the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) could also be reviewing their plans for Clarke to affix its commentary line-up for the Australian crew’s upcoming tour of India, which is because of begin on February 9.
NCA NewsWire has contacted Clarke’s different main sponsors, Hublot and Ribco.
