Jett Kenny (born 1994) is an Australian ironman, model and television personality.[1][2]
Jett Kenny | |
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| Born | 1994 (age 29–30) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Ironman, model, TV personality |
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Athletic career edit
The son of ironman Grant Kenny and competitive swimmer Lisa Curry, Kenny has competed in professional surf lifesaving competitions since the age of six.[3]
Entertainment career edit
In 2016, Kenny was signed to Vivien's Models.[4][5]
In 2018, Kenny competed in the Nine Network's Australian Ninja Warrior and was one of eight celebrities to appear on the Seven Network's The Real Full Monty.[6][7][8]
In 2019, Kenny competed in Network Ten's Dancing with the Stars, where he placed fourth.[9]
It was announced in 2021 that Kenny would be part of the SAS Australia TV show.[10]
In 2023, Kenny was reported to take part in the Network Ten's revival of Australian Gladiators as one of the Gladiators. His stage name is "Viking".[11]
Personal life edit
Kenny prompted some public debate about parental discipline in 2018 after posting a video to his Instagram account of a misbehaving child in a doctor's waiting room with the caption "give your kid a goddam smack".[12][13] Media commentator Jane Caro criticised Kenny's attitude and said that parents already have a tough job without receiving gratuitous advice from strangers.[14]
In September 2020, Kenny's older sister Jaimi Lee died after a long illness.[15]
References edit
- ^ Nolan, Alex (31 January 2017) I'm a surf lifesaver... Get me back on the box, The Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ (6 February 2018) Lisa Curry's son Jett Kenny flaunts insane bod during Iron Man heat, news.com.au. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Taylor, Steele (16 November 2017) Kenny has eye on ironman future but craft focus for now, The Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Lam, Charlotte (24 May 2016) Jett Kenny to find his own fame as international model, The Chronicle. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Models: Jett Kenny, Vivien's Models website. Accessed 18 April 2019.
- ^ Cronin, Seanna (9 July 2018) Jett Kenny's short but sweet Ninja Warrior debut, The Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Bucklow, Andrew (18 July 2018) Jett Kenny left naked on stage in front of thousands after technical glitch, news.com.au. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Knox, David (25 July 2018) The Real Full Monty, TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Vrajilal, Alicia (16 April 2019) Why Jett Kenny is 'very proud' of mum Lisa Curry, Yahoo! Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "'Stripped back': Why Jett Kenny doesn't look like this anymore". 7NEWS. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Magazine, B&T (26 September 2023). "10 Unveils Gladiator Plans & Reveals This Season's Cast". B&T.
- ^ Esveld, Olivia (7 September 2018) Is it okay to smack your children when they misbehave?, The Edge 96.ONE. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Hardy, Tracy (7 September 2018) Jett Kenny praised for speaking his mind 'give your kids a goddam smack', Mouths of Mums. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ 'Give your kids a smack': Aussie model sparks debate with controversial photo, Yahoo7. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Jett Kenny's heartbreaking tribute to sister Jaimi Kenny". Who. Retrieved 31 August 2021.