Jett Kenny

Jett Kenny
Born1994 (age 29–30)
NationalityAustralian
Occupation(s)Ironman, model, TV personality
Parents

Jett Kenny (born 1994) is an Australian ironman, model and television personality.[1][2]

Athletic career

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

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

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

  1. ^ Nolan, Alex (31 January 2017) I'm a surf lifesaver... Get me back on the box Archived 18 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine, The Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  2. ^ (6 February 2018) Lisa Curry's son Jett Kenny flaunts insane bod during Iron Man heat, news.com.au. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  3. ^ Taylor, Steele (16 November 2017) Kenny has eye on ironman future but craft focus for now Archived 18 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine, The Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  4. ^ Lam, Charlotte (24 May 2016) Jett Kenny to find his own fame as international model, The Chronicle. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  5. ^ Models: Jett Kenny Archived 18 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine, Vivien's Models website. Accessed 18 April 2019.
  6. ^ Cronin, Seanna (9 July 2018) Jett Kenny's short but sweet Ninja Warrior debut Archived 18 April 2019 at the Wayback Machine, The Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Knox, David (25 July 2018) The Real Full Monty, TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  9. ^ Vrajilal, Alicia (16 April 2019) Why Jett Kenny is 'very proud' of mum Lisa Curry, Yahoo! Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  10. ^ "'Stripped back': Why Jett Kenny doesn't look like this anymore". 7NEWS. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  11. ^ Magazine, B&T (26 September 2023). "10 Unveils Gladiator Plans & Reveals This Season's Cast". B&T.
  12. ^ Esveld, Olivia (7 September 2018) Is it okay to smack your children when they misbehave?, The Edge 96.ONE. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 'Give your kids a smack': Aussie model sparks debate with controversial photo, Yahoo7. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  15. ^ "Jett Kenny's heartbreaking tribute to sister Jaimi Kenny". Who. Retrieved 31 August 2021.