NRL star Mitchell Pearce sensationally calls off his wedding at short notice as he blames new Covid outbreak - and blasts rumours they have fallen out
Knights captain Mitchell Pearce has called off his wedding just days before the lavish event was due to be held in Byron Bay.
Pearce and his partner Kristin Scott were due to tie the knot in front of 150 guests at a stunning ceremony on the New South Wales north coast on Tuesday, December 29.
Guests have been told as late as Christmas Eve the Covid-19 pandemic has forced the couple to cancel the event, with several of his teammates have already travelled to Byron.
Knights captain Mitchell Pearce (pictured, with Kristin Scott) has called off their wedding just days before the big event due to be held on December 29 in Byron Bay
Pearce and his partner Kristin Scott were due to tie the knot in front of 150 guests at Byron Bay, on the New South Wales north coast, on Tuesday
Pearce says the wedding has only been postponed, and that the couple are 'sorting things out', the Daily Telegraph reported.
'I’m filthy about people spreading rumours,' he said.
'The Newcastle Knights are aware of the issue but it's a private matter that stays between the two individuals,' the club said.
'There will be no further comment.'
Daily Mail Australia contacted the Knights and Pearce for comment.
Pearce and Ms Scott made public their relationship in May 2019 before Pearce proposed in April 2020.
He bought a 2.5 carat solitaire oval diamond worth about $40,000 for an engagement ring.
A gushing Ms Scott took to social media to share the good news with her followers.
Pearce and Ms Scott made public their relationship in May 2019 before Pearce proposed in April 2020
The couple have also launched successful gym Barre Effect in Newcastle (pictured, Pearce with Ms Scott)
'Life has just fallen into place,' she wrote.
'I cannot wait to be your wife.'
The couple have also launched successful gym Barre Effect in Newcastle.
Mitchell is the captain of the Newcastle Knights and has previously told media he intends to take the club to their first premiership in 20 years.
In 2016, Pearce, who was playing with Sydney Roosters at the time, stirred controversy after he was videoed simulating sexual activity with a dog on Australia Day.
He was fined $125,000 and suspended for eight NRL matches.