McLeod's Daughters' Simmone Jade Mackinnon and NRL gun Mat Rogers share sweet update after 'shattering' grand finale on The Summit 2024
The prize for winning The Summit is more than a sense of accomplishment and a share of $536,000: the trekkers also walked away with lifelong friendships.
Over the weekend, McLeod's Daughters star Simmone Jade Mackinnon and former footy player Mat Rogers celebrated their journey and friendship with a fun-filled meet-up.
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Simmone, 51, and her son Madigan, 14, visited the Gold Coast from their home in Coffs Harbour to attend the 18th birthday of Mat's son Max, weeks after winning $100,000 each during the show's grand finale.
"Brilliant party. Brilliant weekend. But most of all BRILLIANT people!" Simmone shared on Instagram, before thanking Mat and his wife Chloe Maxwell for their hospitality.
"You two are simply exceptional humans and we adore you both to pieces!" she wrote.
She said that Madigan was "a little nervous" walking into the party but was made so comfortable he was soon "dancing up a storm".
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"All in all... SO MUCH FUN!!! Thanks again!!! Until next time legends!" Simmone concluded.
In the comments, fans took notice of how happy Simmone looked.
"I think you got your spark back! Glad your having fun with your new Summit friends & your son! X," one wrote.
"I think I got my spark back too," Simmone replied.
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Another follower asked how she was feeling after The Summit.
"Feeling mighty fine buddy!!! Got my groove back," she responded.
Simmone was candid about her tough few years on The Summit, opening up about her financial struggles and hair loss.
She told 9Entertainment she was "feeling very grateful" for the "life-changing money" she won on the mountain, but said it did sting a little to walk away with an unequal split.
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After making it to the top of the mountain, one final twist gave NSW nurse and midwife Charlotte the power to divide the $536,000 however she wanted.
Charlotte took $336,000 while Simmone and Mat walked away with an even $100,000.
"I was shattered, and I'm still eternally grateful because that money will definitely help but I won't be able to build the shed house that I'd planned to," she said.
Instead, Simmone plans to pay off her debts with her winnings.
Watch Simmone react to her 100k win in the video below.
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