Jackie O Henderson spends Australia Day in Melbourne as Married

Jackie “O” Henderson spends Australia Day in Melbourne as Married At First Sight stars Hayley Vernon and Dean Wells share defiant messages about the controversial holiday

Jackie O Henderson and Hayley Vernon were just some of the many celebrities who enjoyed the Australia Day holiday on Friday and revealed what they were up to.

Jackie, 48, shared a photo on Instagram as she started her day at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

The radio presenter posted a picture of a punt as she prepared to spend the day in Melbourne.

Meanwhile, Married At First Sight star Hayley started her morning with a boxing class before celebrating Australia Day with a defiant post.

“Happy Australia Day. “For me, being Australian is one of the greatest gifts God can give us,” she began.

Jackie O Henderson celebrated Australia Day at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Jackie O Henderson celebrated Australia Day at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

The 48-year-old radio presenter shared a photo of a punt on Instagram as she prepared to spend the day in Melbourne

The 48-year-old radio presenter shared a photo of a punt on Instagram as she prepared to spend the day in Melbourne

“We live in by far one of the most beautiful places in the world.” “I only realized that when I traveled Europe and abroad.”

“Being Australian to me means we help our friends even if we don't know them… we stand up for what's right. Australians try.”

She continued, “Being human is the greatest gift of all.” Be kind in person and with your gestures, no matter how big or small, and care for your friends.

Married At First Sight star Hayley Vernon started her day with an early boxing class before celebrating Australia Day with a defiant post

Married At First Sight star Hayley Vernon started her day with an early boxing class before celebrating Australia Day with a defiant post

“Happy Australia Day. “For me, being Australian is one of the greatest gifts God can give us,” she wrote

“Happy Australia Day. “For me, being Australian is one of the greatest gifts God can give us,” she wrote

Dean Wells also appeared defiant on Instagram in response to Woolworths' decision to stop selling Australia Day paraphernalia.

In his story, the former MAFS groom shared a picture of an Australian flag t-shirt and wrote: “Is there anything more Australian than a poorly printed one made in China bought by an Iranian at the $2 store?”

He also claimed that he would “rock” on the red carpet at Bedouin's Belvedere Summer Soiree on Friday.

In a follow-up story, Dean shared another picture of himself in a patriotic shirt with the caption, “Are you offended?”

Dean Wells appeared defiant on Instagram in response to Woolworths' decision to stop selling Australia Day paraphernalia.  In his Stories, the former MAFS groom shared a picture of an Australian flag t-shirt

Dean Wells appeared defiant on Instagram in response to Woolworths' decision to stop selling Australia Day paraphernalia. In his Stories, the former MAFS groom shared a picture of an Australian flag t-shirt

In a follow-up story, Dean shared another picture of himself in a patriotic shirt with the caption,

In a follow-up story, Dean shared another picture of himself in a patriotic shirt with the caption, “Are you offended?”

Gogglebox star Matty Fahd celebrated Australia Day with a tribute to Indigenous Australians.

He shared a picture of two Indigenous women with the Australian Aboriginal flag on Instagram.

“It has always been this way, it always will be this way,” he captioned the post.

Gogglebox star Matty Fahd marked the day with a tribute to Indigenous Australians

Gogglebox star Matty Fahd marked the day with a tribute to Indigenous Australians

Meanwhile, AFL legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico took to his Instagram account to celebrate the day.

The retired Hawthorn player posed shirtless on a sunny beach, holding an Australian flag that flowed behind him like a cape.

“Enjoy your day, our day, Australia Day,” the former football star captioned the picture.

Meanwhile, AFL legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico took to his Instagram to celebrate the day, posting shirtless on a sunny beach

Meanwhile, AFL legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico took to his Instagram to celebrate the day, posting shirtless on a sunny beach

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