Queensland influencer Tess Crosley makes major name change months after Lachie Neale scandal

Tess Crosley has made a major life update, after the scandal involving her and Lachie Neale unfolded late last year, following allegations of an affair.

The social media star recently changed her Instagram handle, removing all traces of the married name she adopted after tying the knot with Ben Crosley, with her profile now displaying her maiden name Caesar.

The change comes after months of headlines involving Tess, Lachie and his estranged wife Jules, whose marriage breakdown attracted widespread attention.

Tess had previously reverted to the Caesar surname on a separate Instagram account, which she launched in May.

However, it appears she has now made the change on her main profile, where she has built a significant following of 44,000 fans.

The reason behind the name change has not been made public, and it is unclear whether it reflects any broader personal developments.

 It comes after Lachie's ex-wife Jules recently took a swipe at her ex-husband over his decision to move to Melbourne to continue his AFL career, rather than relocate to Western Australia where their two children live. 

Lachie recently confirmed he would be leaving the Brisbane Lions after eight seasons to join Collingwood on a three-year deal beginning in the 2027 season, ending months of speculation about his football future.

The hairdresser, 36, made the comments while attending Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington, where she turned heads in a striking red ensemble by Australian designer By Johnny.

Speaking to the Herald Sun about Lachie's decision to join Collingwood, Jules admitted: 'I would have preferred him to be closer to the kids, but he's going to make his own decisions.' 

Lachie's move to Melbourne means he will continue his football career in Victoria, while Jules remains in Perth with their children, Piper and Freddie.

Jules' appearance at the Melbourne Cup came just days after Lachie made his public debut with new girlfriend Emma Field at Derby Day.

The former couple managed to avoid an awkward reunion by attending the famous racing carnival on separate days, with Jules telling the Herald Sun: 'It's been a whole year, I think we've moved past that moment.'

'I'm glad we were here on different days,' she added.

Elsewhere at the Melbourne Cup, Jules told the Daily Mail that she is wiping Lachie from her life for good by having an initial tattoo covered up. 

When quizzed whether she plans to get any more tattoos after her recent rose inking, Jules replied: 'I'm booked in for two more. Little ones, we're not going crazy. A couple of friendship ones and maybe a cover-up job,' she said with a knowing glance. 

'I have an initial on my hand that needs to be changed,' she later clarified, referring to the 'L' inked on her right hand that she recently attempted to laser off. 

It comes after Lachie's marriage to Jules unravelled late last year, following allegations of an affair involving her former best friend Tess. 

The footballer has publicly apologised for letting down his family, while Jules has spoken candidly about the devastation of discovering the alleged betrayal.