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Bingle and Clarke split, lose ad deal
Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke have been dumped as the 'faces' of an energy drink
following their split.
Bingle and Clarke teamed up for Synergy Drinks last year, doing a steamy photo
shoot, to represent the brand in an endorsement deal reportedly worth hundreds of
thousands of dollars a year.
But the company announced on Saturday that they will be ending their relationship
with the pair as they no longer represent the brand's values.
"Due to recent events and the announcement of Michael and Lara's separation, they no
longer represent Synergys core values; that of 'forces combining to create greater
healthier energy'," the company said in a statement to AAP on Saturday.
"As a result, Synergy Drinks has decided to terminate the contract with Michael and
Lara as a couple."
The company said they offer "sincere regards to both of them and wish them well at
this difficult time".
The glamour couple officially announced the termination of their engagement on
Friday night, ending days of speculation.
International Quarterback, the public relations firm representing the star
cricketer, broke the news in a brief statement to the media around 10pm (AEDT) on
Friday.
"Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle have decided to end their engagement," the statement
read.
"They ask the media to respect their privacy during this difficult time. No further
comment will be made."
The Sydney media hounded the pair in the days leading up to the announcement after
scandal forced Clarke to abandon the New Zealand one-day cricket tour and return to
Sydney.
Just days ago, Bingle was photographed without her engagement ring holding one of
the Synergy Drinks.
It's understood the breakup came after Bingle, 22, gave an exclusive interview with
Women's Day magazine into the nude picture scandal that broke over 10 days ago.
She claims AFL footballer Brendan Fevola circulated a nude photo of her taken in a
shower during an affair between the pair in 2006 and is seeking to sue him in court.
On Thursday, it was reported Clarke was opposed to Bingle granting the interview,
saying it would resurrect old news and intrude into the couple's private life.
It has been reported Bingle was paid as much as $200,000 for the interview and photo
shoot, but her manager Max Markson and the magazine have denied this.
Markson said Bingle had decided to give an "undisclosed amount" of the money she was
paid for the interview to charity.
following their split.
Bingle and Clarke teamed up for Synergy Drinks last year, doing a steamy photo
shoot, to represent the brand in an endorsement deal reportedly worth hundreds of
thousands of dollars a year.
But the company announced on Saturday that they will be ending their relationship
with the pair as they no longer represent the brand's values.
"Due to recent events and the announcement of Michael and Lara's separation, they no
longer represent Synergys core values; that of 'forces combining to create greater
healthier energy'," the company said in a statement to AAP on Saturday.
"As a result, Synergy Drinks has decided to terminate the contract with Michael and
Lara as a couple."
The company said they offer "sincere regards to both of them and wish them well at
this difficult time".
The glamour couple officially announced the termination of their engagement on
Friday night, ending days of speculation.
International Quarterback, the public relations firm representing the star
cricketer, broke the news in a brief statement to the media around 10pm (AEDT) on
Friday.
"Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle have decided to end their engagement," the statement
read.
"They ask the media to respect their privacy during this difficult time. No further
comment will be made."
The Sydney media hounded the pair in the days leading up to the announcement after
scandal forced Clarke to abandon the New Zealand one-day cricket tour and return to
Sydney.
Just days ago, Bingle was photographed without her engagement ring holding one of
the Synergy Drinks.
It's understood the breakup came after Bingle, 22, gave an exclusive interview with
Women's Day magazine into the nude picture scandal that broke over 10 days ago.
She claims AFL footballer Brendan Fevola circulated a nude photo of her taken in a
shower during an affair between the pair in 2006 and is seeking to sue him in court.
On Thursday, it was reported Clarke was opposed to Bingle granting the interview,
saying it would resurrect old news and intrude into the couple's private life.
It has been reported Bingle was paid as much as $200,000 for the interview and photo
shoot, but her manager Max Markson and the magazine have denied this.
Markson said Bingle had decided to give an "undisclosed amount" of the money she was
paid for the interview to charity.
