It's been eight years since the world was aghast at news that a footy player had cheated on his missus.

Back then, it was married AFL star Brendan Fevola​ and a 19-year-old Lara Bingle, freshly famous as the face of the controversial "Where the bloody hell are you" Tourism Australia campaign.

Lauren and Beau (pictured with a friend) met when they were performing together in Aladdin and his Wondrous Lamp in Sydney last year. Credit:Facebook/LaurenBrant

Now, former Hi-5'er Lauren Brant is to NRL what Bingle is to AFL.

NRL favourite Beau Ryan is said to have stood down from his popular role on The Footy Show following reports of an affair with Brant.