[Benjamin]

Olympic diving medallist Jack Laugher has had to help fund his career by posting pictures on subscription site OnlyFans, his father said.

The 29-year-old from Ripon claimed bronze for Great Britain earlier in the men's synchronised 3m springboard diving at the Olympic Games in Paris.
However, his father Dave Laugher said his son has had to make extra money by posting pictures on the subscription site, which has been associated with adult content.

Speaking to BBC Radio York he said: "I actually suggested it to him, but it's nothing that you couldn't show your grandma."

Laugher, who is competing in his fourth Olympics, won gold and silver in diving at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The City of Leeds diver also picked up three gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia and a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Speaking before his son's latest success, Mr Laugher said OnlyFans "has got a reputation for saucy content" and it was sad his son "has to try to make extra money to make ends meet, when really he should be getting the funding that he needs".

However, he added: "It's all safe content from Jack's point of view."

Mr Laugher said his son's business wear "is a pair of trunks"., adding: "There's nothing left to the imagination when you just wear trunks all the time and he just posts pictures of himself as you would see him if he was in a competition.

"It makes extra money for him and he's pleased to have the opportunity, but it's nothing that you couldn't show your grandma."

Jack Laugher has previously said, external himself he was happy to "cash in", adding that while he is aware of the "negative" perceptions of the site he was "comfortable" with his decision.

Laugher is set to compete in the individual 3m springboard later in the week, with heats held from 6 August.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crg5g8jjr36o

[Glenn.]

Good on him

[Ammi]

…if he’s not doing it out of choice and only because it’s the only way that he can fulfil his Olympic dreams and ambitions etc…?…that’s pretty sad that our Olympic athletes aren’t getting the sponsorship to represent their country in the excellence of their sport…

[Crimson Dynamo]

"Olympic diving medallist Jack Laugher has had to help fund his career by posting pictures
on subscription site OnlyFans, his father said."


Google translate


Olympic diving medallist Jack Laugher has help fund his career by posting
pictures on subscription site OnlyFans because its easier than doing actual paid
work, despite how degrading it is for him and his family, his father said.

[Ammi]

…‘it’s nothing you couldn’t show your grandma…’…what’s grandma up to on the internet…

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…if he’s not doing it out of choice and only because it’s the only way that he can fulfil his Olympic dreams and ambitions etc…?…that’s pretty sad that our Olympic athletes aren’t getting the sponsorship to represent their country in the excellence of their sport…

I read that Olympics funding in this country had gone from £5 million to £54 million over the last few years ??!?!?


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[Glenn.]

It’s easy money. Who would go out and work if they can make money doing next to nothing?

[Liam-]

He’s hot and people pay to see him in the same amount clothing he usually wears for work anyway, so why not?

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Liam-

He’s hot and people pay to see him in the same amount clothing he usually wears for work anyway, so why not?

But then, why would anyone pay when you can find the same content by just googling him?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

But then, why would anyone pay when you can find the same content by just googling him?

Same reason people will pay a premium to see a girl do a livestream when they can find the same thing on pornhub; they want the illusion of personal involvement.

It's gross, pathetic and sad like the rest of the porn industry. But I don't blame the people selling it, whatever their reasons... I blame the sad johns paying for it.

[Cherie]

Its a shame he isn't properly funded, saw him and his partner in action this morning, the practice they put in must be immense

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Its a shame he isn't properly funded, saw him and his partner in action this morning, the practice they put in must be immense

There's very little money in most individual sports sadly unless the person also becomes a bit of an "influencer" or sports personality. Obvious exceptions like Tennis where there is money at the higher levels.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

There's very little money in most individual sports sadly unless the person also becomes a bit of an "influencer" or sports personality. Obvious exceptions like Tennis where there is money at the higher levels.

I won't be surprised if he gets some TV adverts off the back of what his Dad as said, ala Tom Daley

[bots]

Not everyone is smart enough to know where the funding pots for athletes are. If you are a standout athlete there will always be a business willing to sponsor you

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

Not everyone is smart enough to know where the funding pots for athletes are. If you are a standout athlete there will always be a business willing to sponsor you

…yeah, I always felt that’s were much of the sponsorship came from…plus local fundraising events from the athletes themselves…

[UserSince2005]

Pathetic showing from this guy.
Too busy focusing on his porn career clearly.
Defund the dirty ****er NOW!
And make him pay back our wasted money.