Kellie Finlayson has lashed out at horrific trolls who have made disgusting accusations that she doesn’t have cancer.
Finlayson, 29, who is married to former Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson, was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2021. She was 25 at the time of the diagnosis.
The young mum later revealed in 2022 that the illness had spread to her lungs.
Since then, she has regularly shared insights from her life to her 76,000 followers on Instagram, sharing stunning fashion styles, beauty secrets and even delving into how she lives with the horrible illness.
In July, Finlayson also published a book in July, entitled There Must Be More, in which she lifts the lid on how she has battled her diagnosis while continuing to live life to its fullest.
The glamorous mother took to social media in September to hit out at trolls who had disgracefully speculated that she was actually healthy and well, stating that she was ‘stilll in the thick of active treatment’.
Kellie Finlayson (pictured) has lashed out at horrific trolls who claimed she did not have cancer
Finlayson, 29, who is married to former Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson, was first diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2021
She claimed some had left disgraceful comments suggesting that she had been ‘fine for over 18 months’.
On Tuesday, she again took to social media to hit out at people who questioned the legitimacy of her illness.
She said she was infuriated by those who had falsely claimed her healthy appearance meant that she was no longer battling cancer.
Finlayson published a photo of herself on Instagram, overlaying a caption on the image that read: ‘Guys, a bit of a rant.
‘In short, I’m a true crime podcast fiend, but often – and especially with medical fraud cases – the narrative rubs me the wrong way far too many times to not comment on it.
‘Firstly, yes, there are terrible, narcissistic people in the world, I’m not saying there isn’t!
‘BUT when an investigator being interviewed says: “The first thing that led me into the case was the way she looked, the way she held herself and the way she showed up in public spaces and online claiming she just hoped no one would go through what she could go through, that no one would feel as sick as she did or grieve the life they thought, they’d have, the things they’d miss of their children’s life etc,” like that COULDN’T POSSIBLY be someone’s reality?”
She added: ‘[That] p***ed me right off. Obviously, because I am that person.
She regularly takes to social media to publish updates from her life, recently publishing a clip of herself dancing to Taylor Swift while receiving treatment in hospital
Finlayson also stunned at this year’s Melbourne Cup, wearing a beautiful long blue gown
‘Yes, it’s frustrating that people would use it as a scam which then leads to me being questioned on my legitimacy, it also p***ed that the narrative is that if you don’t look or act sick, at all times, an investigation is necessary.
‘It’s literally my job to stand in rooms and prove that there is no image of health or illness; it looks different on everyone.
‘To remind people that no one is immune from chronic illness.’
She added: ‘Ugh, rant over.’
Last week, Finlayson attended the Melbourne Cup and dazzled, wearing a long blue dress as she danced to Taylor Swift’s hit The Fate of Ophelia. The clip cut to footage of Finlayson dancing to the same song while receiving treatment.
She was hailed by many for her bravery and her desire to keep a positive attitude.
‘Amazing it cannot be easy but you’re giving it everything,’ a third commented.
‘Never the victim…always the warrior! What a role model you are for your beautiful girl,’ another added.
After launching her book in July, Finlayson, appearing on Jess Rowe’s Big Talk Show podcast Safe Space series, revealed that she was ‘thriving’ following her diagnosis
After launching her book in July, Finlayson, appearing on Jess Rowe’s Big Talk Show podcast Safe Space series, revealed that she was ‘thriving’ following her diagnosis.
‘It completely comes from mindset,’ she said.
‘I feel like I still live each day the same as I used to, if not with more life, if that makes sense,’ she said.
‘I turned a really s***ty situation into a pretty incredible one and a really powerful one with a lot of purpose.’
On Tuesday, it was also revealed that her husband, Jeremy, had signed a contract to play football for a local South Australian club.
Jeremy has put pen to paper to play for the Myponga-Sellicks for the 2026 campaign.
He was delisted by Port Adelaide following the 2025 season, having signed for the club back in 2022, following a seven-year spell at GWS Giants.
He would go on to play 62 matches for the Power, but injuries and struggles with his form meant the ruckman would make only eight appearances last year.
It comes as her partner, Jeremy, has penned a new deal to join South Australian side the Myponga-Sellicks, after he was delisted by Port Adelaide over the summer
The move is an exciting one for the 29-year-old, who is looking to develop his skills as a coach.
‘It’s going to be great for our younger players coming through and our junior kids as well to have someone like Jeremy around,’ Myponga-Sellicks coach Justin Richardson told Adelaide Now.
‘He’s got aspirations to develop his coaching as well and we want to create an environment and opportunity for him to do that.
‘Having someone with his experience will be fantastic.’
He added: ‘The whole club is really excited to have Jeremy, Kellie and their daughter Sophia on and off the field.
‘It’s not just that he’s come out of the AFL but he’s a tall target who can play anywhere and players like that don’t grow on trees.
‘The boys are pumped to have him and they’re looking forward to hopefully challenging again next season.’
