Jett Kenny shares his frustrations over beachgoers amid lockdown

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Jett Kenny has shared his frustrations over beachgoers relaxing by the sea despite the Sunshine Coast being in a three-day snap lockdown.

On Sunday, the Australian model and lifeguard, 27, shared a video of people sitting in large groups on Mooloolaba Beach, despite restrictions stating they should only leave the house for essential reasons including exercise.

Uploading a video to his Instagram stories, Jett called out the beachgoers while he watched from the club.

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Hitting back: Jett Kenny has shared his frustrations over beachgoers relaxing by the sea despite the Sunshine Coast being in a three-day snap lockdown

‘Plenty of “exercise” going on,’ he complained as he panned across the shore.

A second clip saw Jett breathe a sigh of relief after two police officers made their way over to disperse the group.

‘Police finally came, never seen a place clear out so fast,’ he laughed.

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Not safe! Jett called out a group of beachgoers sitting down on the sand while he watched from the club

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A second clip sees Jett (off camera) breathe a sigh of relief after two police officers made their way over to disperse the group.

Residents living in the 11 LGAs can only leave home for four reasons including for essential goods, to provide or receive care, for essential school and work and for exercise.

South-east Queensland was plunged into a snap three-day lockdown from Saturday, after the state recorded six new local cases of COVID-19.  

The lockdown has impacted more than three million residents, with NRL, AFL and Super Netball games all cancelled on Saturday across the state. 

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Sporting prowess: The lifeguard certainly has athletic genes, with his father, Grant Kenny (left), a celebrated Ironman and surf lifesaver

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles said the state had no choice but to impose the harsh restrictions.

‘We have seen from the experience in other states that the only way to beat the Delta strain is to move quickly, to be fast, and to be strong,’ he said.

‘This will be the strictest lockdown that we have had.’  

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On screen: In recent years, Jett has appeared on shows like Australian Ninja Warrior, The Real Full Monty and Dancing with the Stars. Pictured with his Dancing with the Stars partner


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