Olympic divers Jack Laugher and Noah Williams are diving into the world of OnlyFans to support their quest for gold at the Paris Olympics.
The platform, known for its adult content, is being used by the athletes to share images, with Laugher posting pics in skimpy black swimwear. Fans can subscribe to his page, which promises no nudity, for $10 a month, or snag a year’s worth of posts for $102.
Williams, set to team up with British diving icon Tom Daley in the 10m event, is also sharing content on OnlyFans. UK Aquatics, the governing body, knows about their athletes’ online activities and seems cool with it, as per the Telegraph.
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Laugher isn’t shy about his OnlyFans gig, stating: “Yes, I try and make extra money. Obviously, I’ve got something people want, and I’ll happily cash in on that. I’m a bit of a hustler and I want a bit more money if I can.”
At 29, Laugher is heading to Paris to compete in two events, having been a top-tier diver for over ten years. Despite his previous success, including a gold and silver in Rio in 2016, he doesn’t pocket any prize money from the Games.
Laugher has revealed that a number of his teammates have followed his lead and signed up for OnlyFans after seeing the financial benefits. The diver emphasizes that while he’s driven by passion, the financial aspect is a welcome bonus as he challenges the negative perceptions associated with the platform.
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He explained: “I was the first person to do it in our team. Dad was saying to me, ‘You put stuff out on Instagram for free but when the product is free, like Instagram is, you are the product’. So now I’m giving people stuff which is very similar to what I post online, but it’s for a small subscription fee.
“There’s loads of us not just me and Noah [but] myself and Noah are the big two right now on it. All of us are in the same position. It’s actually quite nice to all be on board together. And I’ve had other athletes from other nations message me.
“I love what I do and I love this sport and I’m so grateful for the position. But who doesn’t like a bit more money? I understand that people might look at it negatively. I understand the way it’s perceived. I get it.
“But I know what I’m doing. I’m comfortable with what I’m doing. It clearly states on my profile there is no nudity. I’m not trying to put anyone in a bad light and not kind of making myself out to be something I’m not.”
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