In case you needed anymore proof that Caitlyn Jenner’s gubernatorial campaign is a complete farce, the 71-year-old is currently in Australia filming a reality show two months before the election.
Queerty reported last week that Jenner reportedly touched down in Australia, where she is going to shoot an appearance on Big Brother VIP. But before she can actually film anything, she must complete a mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine.
Related: Caitlyn Jenner taking time away from busy campaign to focus on true calling–reality TV
Prior to Jenner departing, she tried to keep her trip Down Under as vague as possible, telling followers that she was simply going somewhere to “honor a work commitment” and that she had no plans on pausing her gubernatorial campaign.
I am honoring a work commitment that I had made prior to even deciding to run for governor. There is no pause at all on this race to save CA!
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) July 16, 2021
She followed that up with another tweet assuring people that she and her campaign were still in “full operation”… despite being over 8,000 mile away from California for several weeks during the final homestretch of the race.
My campaign team is in full operation as am I. I am in this race to win for California, because it is worth fighting for.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) July 16, 2021
When word got out the “work commitment” was actually a trip halfway across the world to film an appearance on a reality show, for which she is reportedly being paid $500,000, they all gave a collective eye roll.
Now, let’s take a look at how folx have been responding to Jenner’s jaunt Down Under two months before the election…
“We must save CA!” – Proceeds to leave the state
— Philip🏴☠️ (@Philip_Germain) July 16, 2021
Can we just cut to the bit where you suffer an embarrassing defeat and we never have to hear from you again?
— Kevin Buckby (@kevbuckby) July 16, 2021
“Work commitment.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— We’re Not F*#king Handmaids (@sassystephj) July 16, 2021
“Caitlin Jenner is going to Australia to film Celebrity Big Brother while campaigning against a popular CA governor in a recall” is a sentence you’d think was insane in 20 years ag — any year.. Gurl, bye.
— We’re Not F*#king Handmaids (@sassystephj) July 16, 2021
With all due respect Ms Jenner, as an Aussie, Sydney is in the middle of a lockdown. Our own citizens can’t even get home because the govt has halved the number who can return, but you’re allowed in👎👎
Please, go back home.
— Larissenach (@larissenach) July 17, 2021
AUSTRALIA HAS PLENTY OF OPEN SPACES TO STORE CALIFORNIA’S HOMELESS
— Noble Prize in Sarcasm (@rewegreatyet) July 17, 2021
You’re running in fourth place among GOP contenders. I’m glad you’re all in because soon you’ll be out. Enjoy your time on Big Brother. I’m betting you’ll be voted out the first week.
— Jane (@JaneJdsincali) July 16, 2021
Wait. You actually think you have a campaign to continue? That’s cute.
— Saucy Stacey (@DrSCubed) July 16, 2021
Fixed it. pic.twitter.com/JoLtZWvmQg
— Dan Guglielmucci (@DanpireWeekend) July 17, 2021
Australia is currently in lockdown after seeing a sharp uptick in coronavirus cases. It has also limited the number of incoming flight passengers it receives to just 3,000 people per week.
Adding a layer of outrage to the whole thing is the fact that Jenner was allowed into the country when over 30,000 Australian citizens are currently stuck overseas waiting to get home and hardly any other foreigners are being let in at all.
Jenner is currently polling at a 6%, putting her in fourth place among GOP contenders hoping to unseat Gov. Gavin Newsom. She has dismissed her low numbers, telling reporters earlier this month, “Honestly, I’m not concerned about the polling. I guarantee you that I am in the lead.”
Graham Gremore is the Features Editor and a Staff Writer at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
Chrisk
Wow. California is so worth fighting for unless you get offered a shitload of money you don’t even need for another dumb reality show. Going now for 2 losses but hey you get paid for it so I guess that’s all that matters. Money whore.
Terrycloth
And this show helps her chances in California how ??
Mack
It will help her with all the Australians who can’t vote in California.
Cam
She’s worth hundreds of millions and yet is so desperate for attention she’ll fly off, ditch the campaign to get a little TV time.
There is a pathological need for attention with her.
Mack
Don’t kid yourself, she’s not worth all that much money. I think much of it was her wife’s before they got divorce.
JRamonMc
Just like she did when her son got married and couldn’t attend due to a prior commitment.
Cam
@Mack
To run for Governor in Ca. you have to release taxes. They said she has a ton tied up in investments.
Fahd
It’s pretty easy to understand how infuriating it must be to Australians stuck abroad when Jenner can enter the country despite the restrictions. Asserting and maintaining that rich white privilege is at the root of her politics.
And at the same time, her need for public humiliation is met by every public event/television reality show. 71 and living large! lol
lustyjusty
“I guarantee you that I am in the lead.”
Wow, that was so funny i literally laughed out loud
Celtic
It is well past the time to put this conflicted sour puss in a cage somewhere out sight and out of hearing range. Her “relevance” is all but non–existent except for a MEDIA that seems compelled to celebrate this he/she non-stop.
BoomerMyles
“He/she” is right in Jenner’s case.
traparvvaves
“I guarantee you that I am in the lead.”
Yes, the lead in delusion.
Michael1500
I seriously am not attacking Caitlin Jenner, nor am I trying to be hateful. The above picture just adds to her unflattering persona, which I noticed right after she “came out.” Since Bruce was a nice looking guy, and with the skills of modern day cosmetic surgery, I fully expected to see “Caitlin” emerge as a very attractive woman. But this has not happened—- at least in my close observation. Not only does she look unattractive, she looks almost comical. She looks like a football player going in drag as a Halloween costume. She does. She looks like a football (or baseball or any sport) player who stripped off his clothes, put on female clothes, and then put on a long (bad) wig.
BridgeTunnelCom
Although you may not be “trying to be hateful,” your entire post is undeniably transphobic and the findings of your “close observation(s)” are propped up by hate-based stereotypes and dangerous tropes. Every sentence reeks of hate without you even “trying.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene appreciates you echoing her talking points — and awaits your donation to her campaign.
BoomerMyles
I didn’t find this post transphobic.
It’s just honest. Jester makes one UGLY woman.
laurent7465
I’m with you Michael1500 and BommerMyles, I didn’t find you comments “attacking’ or ‘transphobic’. Bruce is one ugly (inside and out) human being. I find him to be an embarrassment to the trans community and he certainly doesn’t get to hang his purse on the LGBTQ band wagon either. And to think I had a crush on him when I was in my teens…Ugh, I feel sick to my stomach and violated! lol
simulations
It’s not so much the repatriation of Aussies overseas – it’s that currently half the population has been forbidden from leaving their own homes unless for essential reason. Foreigners filming TV shows is considered to be the demonstrably opposite definition of essential.
justgeo
What a mess from ‘pretty’ looking guy to FUgly linebacker in drag.