Married At First Sight EXCLUSIVE: Stacey Hampton’s leaked bank statement proves she NEVER needed Michael Goonan’s money
Married At First Sight’s Stacey Hampton has sold the $5,500 Louis Vuitton handbag her millionaire ex-‘husband’, Michael Goonan, gifted her during the experiment.
The 26-year-old law graduate donated the proceeds of the sale ($3,000) to a suicide prevention charity – proving once and for all that she doesn’t need Michael’s money.
She provided Daily Mail Australia with a screenshot of the funds leaving her bank account on Wednesday, after she was falsely accused of faking her donation.
For a good cause: Married At First Sight’s Stacey Hampton has sold the $5,500 Louis Vuitton handbag her millionaire ex-‘husband’, Michael Goonan, gifted her during the experiment
When she debuted on MAFS in February, Stacey was branded a ‘gold digger’ by fans.
She was unfairly edited to only appear interested in Michael on their wedding day after discovering he was a wealthy company director.
The mother-of-two has slammed her portrayal, insisting she is financially secure herself and doesn’t need anybody else’s money.
Her generous charity donation after selling the handbag is confirmation that Stacey doesn’t need Michael’s money. If she did need cash, she would have kept the $3,000 for herself.
Donation: Stacey provided Daily Mail Australia with a screenshot of the funds leaving her bank account on April 1 to suicide prevention charity On the Line Australia
She’s okay without! Her generous charity donation after selling the expensive designer handbag finally confirms Stacey really does not need Michael’s money. Pictured: The bag
Stacey’s personal wealth was apparent during homestays, when Michael visited the Adelaide home where she lives with her two children, Kosta and Kruz.
She drives a $90,000 Range Rover Velar, boasts a $20,000 shoe collection and has more designer handbags than some department stores.
Many viewers were left wondering how the single mother could afford such luxuries – but Daily Mail Australia later revealed the heartbreaking truth behind her fortune.
Stacey inherited a significant sum of money from her father and brother’s estates following their deaths several years ago. She put the money into a family trust, which she later used to start several business ventures in South Australia.
‘I had my own financial stability [before MAFS] with more than Michael could have provided,’ Stacey said recently, hitting back at claims she’s a ‘gold digger’.
Edit: After debuting on MAFS, Stacey was branded a ‘gold digger’ by viewers after she was unfairly edited to appear only interested in Michael for his money. Pictured on October 23
Financially stable: Stacey actually inherited a significant sum of money from her father and brother’s estates following their tragic deaths several years ago
Stacey also previously joked that her ex-boyfriend, Rebels Adelaide boss Shane Michael Smith, who is the father of her two children, funds her lifestyle.
During her MAFS audition, a producer asked: ‘You’ve got a Rolex and a Givenchy bag, I’m gonna be really honest. How do you afford that?’
‘You might have to ask my ex,’ laughed Stacey in response.
The clip from her audition was played on the show ahead of her final date with Michael, leading to him doubt whether she only wants him for his money.
Stacey later claiming her ‘ask my ex’ response was actually to another question, accusing producers of purposely editing it out of context.
Flash! The law graduate drives a $90,000 Range Rover Velar, boasts a $20,000 shoe collection and has more designer handbags than some department stores
Stunned! On the show, Michael was speechless at Stacey’s designer shoe collection
‘Ask my ex’: Stacey also previously joked that her ex-boyfriend, Rebels Adelaide boss Shane Michael Smith (pictured), who is the father of her two children, funds her lifestyle