Danny Cipriani's ex-wife has publicly ridiculed the rugby star and his Hollywood fiancée after they launched a crowdfunding page for their wedding, despite a combined net worth of $8 million (£5.9m). Victoria Rose O'Callaghan, a neuroscience practitioner who was married to Cipriani for three years until November 2023, did not hold back in her criticism, branding the move 'plain tacky' and even suggesting the couple turn to OnlyFans.
Ex-Wife's Blunt Reaction
O'Callaghan, 45, told the Daily Mail: 'It's just plain tacky of them to hand round the begging bowl. If it was my neighbours, maybe. But for them? The very idea! They're even asking for money for the marriage licence. Donations for the honeymoon are just about acceptable, but they've both got the capacity to earn.'
She went further, quipping: 'Why don't they go on OnlyFans? They're selling every other aspect of their lives. Sell your bodies!' Her remarks come after Cipriani, 39, and former 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord, 38, set up a Honeyfund registry asking guests to 'Gift any amount, contribute to our journey! Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation.' Suggested donations range from £75 to £450, with options to fund specific items like the rehearsal dinner, photography, and catering.
Financial Advice and Criticism
O'Callaghan didn't stop at criticism; she offered practical advice, suggesting the couple scale down their plans. 'Scale down the reception. What's wrong with a barbecue in the back garden? A beautiful, intimate, private moment. No need to be extravagant. They're silly to want a big do when they're claiming to have no money,' she said. She added that the couple are 'clearly not affected by humiliation' and that her ex-husband has 'found himself in a bloody hole if he's begging for money for their wedding.'
The backlash is growing, with many questioning why a wealthy couple would solicit funds. The crowdfunding page also includes options to contribute to the marriage licence, which O'Callaghan singled out as particularly inappropriate.
History of Tension
This is not the first public spat between O'Callaghan and Cipriani. At the time of their separation, Cipriani released a statement saying they 'have had some wonderful times together' but 'also recognised we're on different journeys.' However, O'Callaghan later slammed him for announcing the split without warning, saying she felt 'knifed in the heart.'
Just months ago, she began selling over 40 items of Cipriani's sporting memorabilia on Vinted, with some items priced up to £280. She explained that the items were handed over during divorce proceedings and that she had been 'paying for storage, holding onto boxes of Danny's career, memorabilia, kits, medals, and personal items' for years. She added, 'Not because I wanted to. But because I genuinely believed, at some point, he'd want to collect them. That he'd care enough to take responsibility for his own history. He didn't.'
In a recent court appearance, Cipriani declined to collect the items, prompting her decision to sell them. The couple's wedding crowdfunding has sparked widespread debate, with many echoing O'Callaghan's sentiments.
