Nova FM host Kate Ritchie is called out for her unusual holiday habit as she discusses the secret ‘signs’ swingers use to attract each other
Former Home and Away star Kate Ritchie was mocked on air recently by her Nova FM co-hosts for being anti-social while on vacation.
The radio presenter, 43, was accused of not talking to anyone on holiday and instead spending most of her time off looking at her phone.
Her holiday habit was mentioned on the Kate, Tim and Joel Show as the team discussed the ‘signs’ swingers supposedly use to attract each other at resorts.
‘You always go to resorts and not talk to anyone’: Former Home and Away star Kate Ritchie was mocked on air recently by her Nova FM co-hosts for being anti-social while on vacation
‘It turns out that pineapples are reportedly a sign used by people interested in swinging,’ Kate said.
‘I’ve never heard of it – not that I’m a swinger. So why would I know?’
Her co-host Tim Blackwell replied: ‘Well, you always go to resorts and not talk to anyone. You could be wearing a Maria Venuti pineapple hat and you wouldn’t notice.’
Kate protested: ‘I’m very social! I’ve met some lovely friends on holidays that I’ve stayed in touch with.’
‘Yeah, the new iPhone 12…’ Tim joked, as Kate burst into laughter in the studio.
Digital addiction: The radio presenter, 43, was accused of not talking to anyone on holiday and instead spending most of her time off looking at her phone
It comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed earlier this month Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year.
‘Kate is single. Lockdown is to blame,’ a source said.
‘Kate and John haven’t seen each other since January, even though borders to Victoria opened a few weeks ago. She hasn’t mentioned wanting to visit him once.’
The pair were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay.
They reportedly stayed at an Airbnb and spent most of their time relaxing by their private mineral salt pool and visiting the town’s top restaurants.
‘Kate is single’: It comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed earlier this month Kate had split from cyber security expert John Bell, 25, after a whirlwind romance of less than a year
Sighting: The pair were last seen together in January during a PDA-filled holiday in Byron Bay
While little is known about John, resurfaced court records show he once had a minor brush with the law.
He was charged with careless driving in March 2015, but was not convicted.
John started security solutions business VIREOSS in September 2019. He runs the company from the small town of Seymour, an hour and a half from Melbourne.
Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter called Mae.
Family: Kate was previously married to retired NRL player Stuart Webb, with whom she shares a daughter, Mae. Pictured together on January 11, 2019, in Sydney