Tess Crosley deactivates Instagram amid Lachie Neale affair speculation and marriage split from Jules

A fresh development has emerged in the fallout from Lachie and Jules Neale’s split, as attention again turns to Tess Crosley.

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Tess Crosley appears to have deactivated her Instagram account amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding the breakdown of Lachie and Jules Neale’s marriage.

The 30-year-old’s account, which was active as recently as Sunday, now appears to have been taken offline. Just days earlier, she had shared a series of selfies, including images of herself in a low-cut white halter dress.

She captioned the post: “as of late x”.

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The move comes as Crosley faces intense public attention following the split between AFL star Lachie Neale and his wife Jules.

Speculation around Crosley’s personal life has intensified in recent days, including commentary on social media. In the comments of her latest post, one user wrote: “Monica Lewinsky #2.”

Crosley has not publicly responded to claims she was involved in the couple’s separation.

Her recent social media activity also suggested she may have returned to dating, with Daily Mail reporting she had joined exclusive celebrity app Raya. On her profile, she listed her occupation as “mammii” and wrote: “Tell me about you first x.”

The reported move onto the platform, popular with high-profile figures, came as questions remain over her own relationship status.

Crosley has not confirmed the state of her marriage to finance director Ben Crosley, who said earlier this year she was no longer living at their shared home.

However, she was seen last month packing boxes at the Brisbane property, fuelling further speculation about a separation.

Tess Crosley, Lachie Neale, Ben Crosley and Jules Neale at the AFL grand final before the scandal blew up. Picture Instagram
Tess Crosley, Lachie Neale, Ben Crosley and Jules Neale at the AFL grand final before the scandal blew up. Picture Instagram Credit: Supplied Source Known

The situation has drawn significant public attention since Jules Neale publicly called on Crosley to stop “embarrassing” herself and remove photos of her husband from social media.

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