Jimmy Bartel 'likes' a shocking comment about his 'Instagram obsessed' ex Nadia while on holiday in Japan with new girlfriend Lauren Mand
- Ex-footy star, 36, appeared to 'like' a comment blasting his estranged wife
- The comment in question described Nadia as 'boring' and 'Instagram obsessed'
- A fan noticed and wrote, 'I've just lost much respect for you, it's very nasty'
- The Bartels separated last year and Jimmy is now dating socialite Lauren Mand
Retired AFL star Jimmy Bartel appears to have 'liked' an Instagram comment criticising his estranged wife, Nadia.
A social media user left the offensive comment below a photo of Jimmy and his new girlfriend, Lauren Mand, on holiday in Japan last week.
'So glad you finally saw through the boring Instagram obsessed *****,' it read, seemingly referring to Nadia.
Say what?! 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 comment. However, it's unclear if Jimmy himself was actually behind the activity.
The Geelong Cats legend, 36, has a habit of 'liking' many of the comments on his posts, so it's possible he 'liked' this one by accident.
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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
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 Nadia Bartel for comment. Jimmy Bartel declined to comment via a 3AW spokesperson.
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
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
