Jimmy Bartel ‘likes’ a shocking comment about his estranged wife Nadia


Jimmy Bartel ‘likes’ a shocking comment about his estranged wife Nadia while on holiday in Japan with his new girlfriend Lauren Mand

Retired AFL star Jimmy Bartel appears to have ‘liked’ an Instagram comment criticising his estranged wife, Nadia.

An Instagram user left the offensive comment below a photo of Jimmy, 36, and his new girlfriend, Lauren Mand, on holiday in Japan last week.

‘So glad you finally saw through the boring Instagram obsessed *****,’ it read.

Social media activity: Retired AFL star Jimmy Bartel appears to have ‘liked’ an Instagram comment criticising his estranged wife, Nadia . Pictured on November 3, 2016 in Melbourne

Jimmy’s Instagram account, jrb03, ‘liked’ the post. However, it’s unclear if Jimmy himself actually ‘liked’ the comment.

The Geelong Cats legend has a habit of ‘liking’ many of the comments on his posts, so it’s possible he ‘liked’ this one by accident. 

Several hours later, one of Jimmy’s followers noticed the ‘like’ and expressed their disapproval.

They wrote: ‘By “liking” this comment, I’ve just lost much respect for you, it’s very nasty, aimed at the mother of your children.’

Throwing shade? An Instagram user left the offensive comment ('So glad you finally saw through the boring Instagram obsessed *****') below a photo of Jimmy and his new girlfriend, Lauren Mand, on holiday in Japan last week. Jimmy's Instagram account, jrb03, 'liked' the post

Throwing shade? An Instagram user left the offensive comment (‘So glad you finally saw through the boring Instagram obsessed *****’) below a photo of Jimmy and his new girlfriend, Lauren Mand, on holiday in Japan last week. Jimmy’s Instagram account, jrb03, ‘liked’ the post

Regrets? One of Jimmy's followers noticed the 'like' and expressed their disapproval. In response, he appears to have deleted the offending comment which means his 'like' is no longer visible. Pictured: Jimmy and Lauren in Japan

Regrets? One of Jimmy’s followers noticed the ‘like’ and expressed their disapproval. In response, he appears to have deleted the offending comment which means his ‘like’ is no longer visible. Pictured: Jimmy and Lauren in Japan

In response, Jimmy appears to have deleted the offending comment which means his ‘like’ is no longer visible.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Jimmy and Nadia Bartel for comment.

The Bartels announced their split in August last year, but it’s believed they actually separated two months earlier.

They're not hiding anymore! Jimmy and Lauren are currently on holiday in Japan

They’re not hiding anymore! Jimmy and Lauren are currently on holiday in Japan

Gossip: It's unclear when they began dating, but it was reported they were in a 'long-term relationship' at the time of Jimmy's marriage breakdown

Gossip: It’s unclear when they began dating, but it was reported they were in a ‘long-term relationship’ at the time of Jimmy’s marriage breakdown

The former couple, who share sons Aston, four, and Henley, one, married on the Bellarine Peninsula in 2014.

Following their break-up, a ‘heartbroken’ Nadia told the Herald Sun: ‘It’s been a very difficult month for me and the boys.’

It’s unclear when Jimmy began dating Lauren, but it was reported they were in a ‘long-term relationship’ at the time of his marriage breakdown.

Splitsville: The Bartels announced their split in August last year, but it's believed they actually separated two months earlier. They share custody of two sons, Aston, four, and Henley, one

Splitsville: The Bartels announced their split in August last year, but it’s believed they actually separated two months earlier. They share custody of two sons, Aston, four, and Henley, one