Scotty James's sister lashes out at The Venture's 'rogue' Instagram account over 'horrible' social media publish after snowboarder misses out on gold on the Winter Olympics

By JIMMY BRIGGS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER

Revealed: 22:25 EST, 15 February 2026 | Up to date: 22:43 EST, 15 February 2026

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The sister of Australian champion snowboarder Scotty James has slammed The Venture’s ‘rogue’ Instagram account over what she described as a ‘horrible’ social media publish about her brother.

Regardless of the present being axed by Channel 10 final yr, Rove Enterprises, which used to supply this system, has nonetheless been working ‘theprojecttv’ Instagram web page.

The account shared a photograph of Scotty, 31, after he missed out on gold on the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, together with a quote from the Aussie famous person.

‘Put a bloody smile in your face, you sook, and go have a beer,’ the publish learn, a direct quote from Scotty as he revealed what he can be doing after successful the silver medal.

Scotty’s sister Rebecca James, who’s engaged to Dawn weatherman Sam Mac, didn’t realise they had been quoting her brother and took to the feedback part to slam the account over the ‘horrible’ publish.

‘How dare you!!!! Such a disappointing remark by you,’ an offended Rebecca wrote.

The sister of Australian champion snowboarder Scotty James has slammed The Venture’s ‘rogue’ Instagram account over what she described as a ‘horrible’ social media publish about her brother

The account shared a photograph of Scotty, 31, after he missed out on gold on the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, together with a quote from the Aussie famous person

A number of individuals rapidly responded and clarified that they had been merely quoting her brother.

Nevertheless, Rebecca didn’t settle for the reason and stated it was not instantly clear they had been quoting her brother.

‘That is unclear and it is a horrible publish both method,’ she clapped again.

A number of others agreed, with particular person writing: ‘Poor publish, give it context. It is best to know higher.’

‘That’s disgusting to say such a factor,’ one other stated.

Aussie famous person James was left shattered on Friday when he completed second within the males’s halfpipe closing.

Competing at his fifth Olympics, James, 31, was crushed by Japan’s Totsuka Yuto, who scored a jaw-dropping 95.00 from the judges on his second run.

James nonetheless makes historical past as the primary Australian to win three medals, snaring silver in Beijing (2022) and bronze in PyeongChang eight years in the past.

Scotty’s sister Rebecca James, who’s engaged to Dawn weatherman Sam Mac, didn’t realise they had been quoting her brother and took to the feedback part to slam them over their ‘horrible’ publish

In 2025, The Venture was formally axed after 16 years, airing for the ultimate time on June 27.

It was changed by 10News+ in June, however its social media web page has remained lively and is managed by Rove Enterprises.

Ten doesn’t personal or function any of The Venture channels.

The information present aired ‘practically 4,500 episodes’ earlier than leaving the TV screens.

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