Newly released text messages between Cate Sayers and her now-estranged husband paint last year’s lewd photo scandal in a new light.

The former Carlton Football Club president told Cate Sayers that a lewd image posted on his X account was a hack and rumours of her involvement were just “bs”.

Private messages between former Carlton boss Luke Sayers and his ex-wife Cate have raised fresh questions as the pair’s court battle continues.