Heiress Engaged to Wellness CEO

0:00What's up, I'm Corey, and these are your entertainment and celebrity headlines. Francesca Packer, the 31-year-old billionaire-errorist and granddaughter of the late-carry packer, is reportedly engaged to Robert Bates, A. 46-year-old wellness CEO. The pair have been dating since 2022, sparking buzz in Sydney's high society. They met through PR expert Roxie Jashenko, who was Francesca's publicist at the time. Bates, a former student at an elite Sydney school, previously dated business partner Emma Gibson for five years. That couple once ranked on the Young Rich List, with a combined worth of $145 million. Bates has faced backlash after his wellness startups, Aquamama and Arum Plus, both shut down. Investors, including High Net Worth Australians, claim he owes millions from the ventures, with at least 15 putting in $15 million. For Arum Plus since 2016, social media hints points to wedding plans, like a new Instagram page called Francesca and Robert, with a ring emoji and a bio about celebrating soon.

1:05The low-profile couple has stayed private since Bates' business troubles hit the headlines. Sources close to Francesca say she's smart and kind, seeing the good in Bates despite the drama. They argue she deserves happiness and privacy, no matter her family wealth. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. For all I, solelypillow.com