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Tahlia Giumelli has a big fan cheering her on in Miss Universe Australia finale — boyfriend Tom Burgess

WHEN Tahlia Giumelli takes on rivals in the Miss Universe Australia finale, she’ll have a special supporter cheering her on — her partner, South Sydney Rabbitoh Tom Burgess.

Tahlia Giumelli is raising awareness of Crohn’s disease, which she suffers from. Picture: Dylan Robinson
Tahlia Giumelli is raising awareness of Crohn’s disease, which she suffers from. Picture: Dylan Robinson

WHEN Tahlia Giumelli takes on rival beauty queens in the Miss Universe Australia finale later this month, she’ll have a very special supporter cheering her on — her partner and South Sydney Rabbitoh Tom Burgess.

“Tom’s flying down, and so is my mum. It’s really nice, because he has a game on the Sunday — he’s my biggest supporter, it’s great,” the 24-year-old gushed.

Tahlia Giumelli is busy preparing for the Miss Universe Australia finale. Picture: Dylan Robinson
Tahlia Giumelli is busy preparing for the Miss Universe Australia finale. Picture: Dylan Robinson

In the run up to June 29 ceremony, Ms Giumelli has been focusing on the physical side of the pageant.

“It’s a lot of working out and eating well, as well as doing things like getting your hair ready and doing spray tans.

“There’s a Q&A too, so it’s just keeping up to date with what’s happening in Australia and worldwide as well,” she said.

The model is confident on stage but brushing up on her knowledge for the Q and A section.
The model is confident on stage but brushing up on her knowledge for the Q and A section.
Giumelli and her partner South Sydney Rabbitohs star, Tom Burgess. Source: Instagram
Giumelli and her partner South Sydney Rabbitohs star, Tom Burgess. Source: Instagram

The model is using her bid for the crown that lifted Jennifer Hawkins to a household name to promote a cause close to her heart.

“I suffer from Crohn’s disease, and I’m the ambassador of Crohn’s and Colitis Australia.

“A big part of that is building awareness,” she added.

“I think we need more funding and education, it’s a growing disease.”

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