Gary Lucy Shares AI-Generated Playboy Bunny Image of Mother Amid Ongoing Feud with Ex Laura Anderson
Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy has ignited fresh controversy by sharing an AI-generated image of his mother dressed as a retro Playboy bunny, in what appears to be a pointed dig at his ex-girlfriend, Love Island alum Laura Anderson. The 44-year-old actor posted the manipulated photograph on Sunday, fanning the flames of their already bitter public dispute concerning their two-year-old daughter, Bonnie.
Contentious Social Media Post Fuels Speculation
In the striking image, the face of Lucy's mother, Rosemary (known as Ros), has been digitally superimposed onto the body of a classic Playboy Bunny model, who is depicted kneeling in a revealing bodysuit complete with ears and a tail. Accompanying the post was a cryptic caption from Lucy that read: 'Hard launch, love you to the moon and back you rocket'. This phrasing is widely interpreted as a deliberate reference to Anderson's recent public confirmation of her new relationship with footballer Clark Robertson, which she described as a "hard launch" last year.
The provocative share follows a series of heated exchanges between the former couple. Lucy previously launched a public attack on Anderson, branding her a 'narcissist' in an online rant where he accused her of exploiting their daughter to maintain public relevance. Anderson retaliated by revealing on her Instagram Story that she has Lucy saved in her phone contacts under the name 'Lucifer', invoking the traditional Christian symbol of the fallen angel and embodiment of evil.
Background of the Acrimonious Split and New Relationships
Lucy and Anderson, who found fame on the 2018 series of Love Island, parted ways during her pregnancy. They briefly reconciled after Bonnie's birth before separating permanently. The actor is famously close to his mother, Rosemary, having accompanied her to high-profile events such as the 2023 press night for Shirley Valentine at The Duke of York Theatre.
Anderson, meanwhile, has moved on with Dundee FC defender Clark Robertson, 32. The couple went public with their romance in October last year and have since spoken openly about their blended family dynamic. Anderson is mother to two-year-old Bonnie, while Robertson has two children from a previous relationship, aged eight and five.
Anderson Praises New Partner and Contrasts Relationships
In recent interviews, Anderson has been effusive in her praise for Robertson, drawing implicit comparisons with her past relationship with Lucy. She told Closer magazine: 'Clark is the sweetest, most respectful man. There is no drama with him, things are just going from strength to strength.' She further highlighted his dedication as a father, stating his children are his "number-one priority" and that she appreciates they come before her.
The television personality also revealed that the couple discussed having more children on their very first date, though she clarified they are 'not trying at the moment'. She reflected that a future pregnancy would be different with Robertson's support, contrasting it with the difficulties she faced having Bonnie largely on her own.
Embracing her new role as a 'WAG' (Wives and Girlfriends of footballers), Anderson admitted to The Sun that she has developed a fondness for the sport since dating Robertson, finding watching him play "very sexy", despite previously disliking football during her childhood.
The Daily Mail has approached Gary Lucy's representatives for comment regarding the latest social media post and the ongoing feud. This incident underscores the increasingly public and digital nature of modern celebrity disputes, where AI imagery and cryptic captions become tools in personal conflicts played out before millions of followers.
