A large crowd of enthusiastic revellers enjoyed Melbourne's Derby Day on Saturday as the Spring Racing Carnival gained momentum. However, a notable figure was missing from the event.
Renowned nude artist Dina Broadhurst, 50, was scheduled to attend as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest at The Birdcage during Derby Day. She was set to join several A-list personalities, including Carrie Bickmore, Nadia Bartel, Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich, Jessica Watson, and Josh Daicos.
Despite widespread anticipation that Dina would be among the fashion-forward attendees, she did not appear, leaving many fans puzzled. Attendees had hoped to spot her renowned striking style, but as the day progressed, it became clear she was a no-show, prompting speculation about her whereabouts.
Around 1 pm, approximately when she was expected to arrive at Flemington, Dina shared an Instagram post featuring a new painting displayed in her Sydney home. This only deepened the mystery about her absence at one of the season’s key racing events.
Nude artist Dina Broadhurst was slated to appear as a G.H. Mumm VIP Celebrity guest at The Birdcage at Derby Day in Melbourne on Saturday — but did not make an appearance.
Author’s summary: Despite high expectations, Dina Broadhurst unexpectedly missed Melbourne’s high-profile Derby Day event, fueling curiosity among fans and attendees.