Evelyn Ellis made an unlikely appearance at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, but it was the absence of her boyfriend Duncan James that got everyone talking.
The former Married At First Sight girlfriend, 28, who rose to fame on the Channel Nine dating show last year, was suspiciously alone at the A-lister event in France.
But the reality TV star was quick to assure that Duncan, 37, was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict, she reported. 9Entertainment.
“I’ll be back (to Cannes) next year, hopefully with Duncan,” he told the publication, revealing that the cybersecurity expert was currently competing in a charity walk.
He went on to say that Duncan was participating in the YoungCare Twin Peaks Charity Challenge in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales.
Evelyn Ellis, 28 (left), made an unlikely appearance at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, but what got tongues wagging was the absence of her boyfriend Duncan James, 37 (right).
According to the non-profit’s website, the challenge “takes hikers on to Australia’s ten highest peaks.”
The site also includes messages from competitors, with Duncan writing: “I decided to take on the 10 Peaks Challenge because I wanted to raise money for a cause I care deeply about.”
“I have seen firsthand the struggles and elimination of options that young people with high care needs face.”
The former Married At First Sight girlfriend, who rose to fame on the Channel Nine dating show last year, was suspiciously alone at the A-lister event in France, but was quick to claim that Duncan was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. reported 9Entertainment
She continued: “One of my closest friends has been living with a physical disability that has affected his independence and I want him and others like him to have the freedom of choice we all take for granted.”
Despite Duncan’s absence from the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, his girlfriend Evelyn had no problem turning heads.
The reality star looked quite out of place as she walked the red carpet alongside real celebrities, looking daring in a sheer green dress by designer Madoh.
“I’ll be back (to Cannes) next year, hopefully with Duncan,” he told the publication, revealing that the cybersecurity expert was currently competing in a charity walk.
Evelyn, who was invited to the industry event as a L’Oreal Paris ambassador, accessorized with jewelry from Aariya Diamonds.
Upon her arrival, the former UK Big Brother housemate turned heads as she posed for photographers sitting on a grand marble staircase.
Photos on social media of Evelyn getting ready for the red carpet show the brunette receiving a final makeup touch-up from renowned makeup artist Joseph Robertson.
Her appearance at Cannes comes as a surprise to fans as she only found fame after walking down the aisle with Brisbane spark Rupert Bugden last year.