Bachelorette Angie Kent convicted over second drink driving offence

When former Bachelorette Angie Kent blew over the limit earlier this month it wasn’t her first time, a Sydney court heard today.

Bachelorette star Angie Kent has been convicted of drink driving after a Sydney court heard it was the second time she had been charged with the offence.

The 31-year-old pleaded guilty to mid-range drink driving in Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday after she blew 0.081 when she was pulled over by police in Pyrmont on October 3.

Magistrate Vivien Swain told Kent that her driving history afforded her no leniency given she had previously been charged with drink driving.

Angie Kent enters the Downing Centre on Wednesday. Picture: Matrix

Kent’s defence lawyer Justin Wong (right) says she was struggling with Sydney’s lockdown when she was caught drink driving.

“This is the second time Ms Kent has been before the court for this same offence, albeit seven years ago,” Ms Swain said.

“Her traffic record is not something Ms Kent can rely on for leniency.

“It’s littered with traffic offences, including speeding offences, and I note that Ms Kent, over time, has received a number of demerit point warning letters because of her consistent offending in relation to traffic matters.”

Kent with former Bachelorette flame Carlin Sterritt.

However, Ms Swain said Kent’s most recent drink driving charge would be counted as a first offence in sentencing as her first one was more than five years ago.

The court heard Kent, of Stanmore, had two drinks while preparing to go for a picnic with friends as NSW’s Covid restrictions were starting to ease before being pulled over near the Anzac Bridge.

She’s usually based in Queensland but has been living in Sydney while filming the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars.

Kent is best known for a string of big reality shows including Gogglebox as well as for hosting a popular podcast, Two Girls One Pod.

Defence lawyer Justin Wong, acting on behalf of Kent, said she had struggled with being away from her home during a lockdown and that she was remorseful for what she had done.

Mr Wong also said she needs a car in her hometown of Mount Tamborine as it was isolated in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Ms Swain convicted Kent, disqualified her from driving for four months, fined her $1200 and put her on a 12-month interlock program.

Outside court, Kent said in a statement she would do better going forward.

“I’m very sorry for my actions,” she said.

“I’m grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve been afforded and I’ve always worked hard to do my best.

“However, I recognise that I have to do better in the future and I’m determined to make sure I do.”