Hi-5 star Lauren Brant opens up on life post Beau Ryan 'affair'

Lauren Brant, the former Hi-5 star accused of having an affair with Beau Ryan in July 2015, has opened up about her attempts to find happiness since the drama.

The 26-year-old – who allegedly hooked up with the married ex-NRL player while they co-starred in Aladdin and his Wondrous Lamp – has taken to Insta to share her new outlook on life.

“In the last year I have learnt so much about living for MY own happiness and with that has come strength and self love,” she wrote alongside a black and white workout video.

“I used to always think 'skinny' was attractive. I also used to spend most of my time trying to get others approval on stage and television,” she continued. “I know who is important to me and I know what is important to me. Everything else is an option.”

Showing off her figure in activewear, Lauren also explained that these days, she’s all about embracing her curves.

'For anyone that has known me or followed me for a while, you know I am a big advocate for strong, powerful females who love themselves and support each other and that is what I always strive to be,” she continued.

“Well this translates from inner beauty to outer and now I have more of a desire to feel a look like a woman. Strong is the new skinny and womanly curves are sexy!!! Embrace it ladies.”

Lauren and Beau’s ‘tryst’ was first exposed when her ex-fiancé Warren Riley claimed to Woman’s Day that he'd discovered text between Lauren and a friend which appeared to confirm she’d been playing away with Beau.

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For his part, Beau issued a public apology soon after on The Footy Show, “to all the people who have been hurt recently.”

“It's been really, really hard for myself and my family and everyone involved,” he added.

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