Luke Sayers Blames Wife for Lewd Photo Incident
Luke Sayers, the former Carlton Football Club president, faces a serious defamation lawsuit initiated by his estranged wife, Cate Sayers. This case centers around a scandal involving an explicit photo published on his X account.
Details of the Defamation Case
Cate Sayers claims that Luke falsely accused her of leaking a private photograph of his penis in January 2025. She alleges that in an attempt to distance himself from the scandal, Luke called her “mentally disturbed” to officials at the AFL and Carlton Football Club.
Allegations Against Luke Sayers
- Cate asserts Luke told the AFL’s integrity unit that she hacked into his account.
- She claims this portrayal led to reputational harm, depicting her as unstable and erratic.
- The court documents indicate that personal information, including her sexual history and medical details, was disclosed by Luke to support his claims.
The Photo Scandal
The controversy flared when the explicit image was posted briefly on Luke’s X account, tagging a senior executive from Bupa. Although the image was removed within approximately 15 minutes, the damage was already done. Luke initially claimed hacking prior to the statements made about Cate.
AFL Investigation Findings
The AFL’s integrity unit later concluded that Luke was not responsible for the explicit post and had not violated any regulations. As a consequence of the scandal, Luke decided to resign from his position as president of Carlton.
Cate Sayers’ Response
The ongoing defamation lawsuit seeks damages for the emotional distress and embarrassment caused by the public fallout. Cate maintains that the allegations have deeply affected her standing in the community.
Family Support
In January, two of the Sayers’ daughters, Bronte and Claudia, issued a statement expressing their support for Luke, stating their readiness to provide evidence that backs his defense.
As it stands, Luke Sayers has yet to register a defense in the case, and his spokesperson has stated he will not be offering any comments on the matter at this time.
