Angie Kent: Bachelorette star pleads guilty to drink driving

Former Bachelorette star Angie Kent has been slammed by a judge as she was disqualified from driving for four months for getting behind the wheel drunk on her way to a picnic.

Ms Kent, 31, looked somber as she arrived at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday morning.  

Following her arrest, Ms Kent publicly claimed she had two drinks on an empty stomach while getting ready for a fully vaccinated picnic. 

As well as a four-month driving ban, back-dated to October 3 when her license was seized, the ex-reality TV star was fined $1,200 and ordered to participate in an interlock program for 12 months.

A magistrate said Ms Kent’s poor driving record was not something ‘she can rely on’. 

‘It is littered with offences, including speeding offences and she has been issued with several demerit letters,’ the judge said. 

‘If you drive, it’s best not to drink at all. Ms Kent will understand it is not tolerated in our community and places people at risk.’

Ms Kent’s lawyer argued she was regretful and had good prospects of rehabilitation.

He said she resides in Mount Tambourine, in the outer suburbs of the Gold Coast where public transport is scarce and a disqualification would her ability to commute to work.

He asked the magistrate to take into consideration the impacts a driving disqualification would have on Ms Kent.

The judge said Ms Kent has suitable prospects of rehabilitation, accepts responsibility for her decision and is regretful.