Why Zac Efron will DESTROY Byron Bay: Radio host fears a Hollywood influx to the coastal town – saying ‘where one goes, others will follow’
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Zac Efron’s Australian fans are thrilled he has chosen to live in Byron Bay during the coronavirus pandemic.
But one Melbourne radio host fears the Hollywood star could destroy the idyllic coastal town if he moves Down Under permanently.
Comedian Ed Kavalee, 41, said on Monday that Zac’s presence in Byron Bay potentially spells disaster for locals.
Here to stay? Zac Efron’s Australian fans are thrilled he has chosen to live in Byron Bay during the coronavirus pandemic – but one Melbourne radio host fears the Hollywood star could destroy the idyllic coastal town if he moves Down Under permanently
‘No, no, just even hearing the words… I mean Byron was already teetering and now it’s gone… that’s terrible news!’ he said on the Hughesy & Ed drive show.
Ed warned that an influx of American celebrities could soon follow if word spreads that Byron Bay is a haven for young Hollywood stars.
‘Because where one goes, they all follow,’ he said.
Speaking out: Comedian Ed Kavalee (pictured with his wife, Tiffiny Hall) said on Monday that Zac’s presence in Byron Bay potentially spells disaster for locals
Ed’s radio co-host Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes supported Zac and said that he would like to see more celebrities in Byron Bay.
But Ed strongly disagreed, saying that a wave of Hollywood actors would result in house prices going through the roof.
Having so many celebrities in town could also make it difficult for locals to gain entry to venues.
Locals: Zac isn’t the only famous face in the area. Chris Hemsworth (right) and his wife, Elsa Pataky (left), live in a $20million mega-mansion in Broken Head, near Byron Bay
Ed explained: ‘It’s already expensive. Prices will go through the roof. You’ll try and go to a café and they’ll be like “Sorry, not today” and there’s four people in there and it’ll be Efron and his buddies and someone else!’
Dave said this was unfair, and argued that Zac ‘blends in’ with the locals and ‘wants to hang out in Australia and live a real life’.
He also pointed out that famous Byron Bay locals, like Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, don’t get special treatment and are considered part of the community.
New flame: Zac, who has been living in Byron Bay for several months, is said to be dating a local woman named Vanessa Valladares (pictured)
Zac, who has been living in Byron Bay for several months, is said to be dating a local woman named Vanessa Valladares.
They reportedly met in July when Vanessa, who is also a model, was working as a waitress at the Byron Bay General Store café.
She is rumoured to have quit her job and is staying with Zac at Belongil Beach. They recently went skiing together in Thredbo.
Last month, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Zac had cancelled his scheduled flight back to Los Angeles.
‘He didn’t want to go back to America’: Last month, Daily Mail Australia revealed that Zac had cancelled his scheduled flight back to Los Angeles after his tourist visa was extended
‘He was only planning to fly home if he had to,’ a source said at the time. ‘He didn’t really want to go back to America.’
The Baywatch star had purchased the plane ticket several months ago in case his application for a visa extension was denied by the Department of Home Affairs.
But it seems his request to have his tourist visa extended from three months to 12 months was granted, hence why he cancelled his trip home.
Meanwhile, he has reportedly been looking at properties in the area to purchase.