Fighting back tears, Ms Molan made a short statement shortly after the start of Channel Nine’s Footy Show on Thursday, in which she became visibly upset.

“It’s obviously been a really tough week for me, my fiance and my family … we are all devastated to be dragged into what is a very sad situation — but one that doesn’t involve any of us,” she said.

Ms Molan was accused by Ms Landry, a former model and TV presenter, of having an affair with her former husband, Mr Bell.

Ms Molan and Mr Bell were crew mates in the 2016 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and Ms Landry in court this week accused her husband for having an “odd relationship” with Ms Molan.

“We are pretty devastated to be dragged into what is a very sad situation, particularly given the insinuation of an inappropriate relationship.

“And I can assure you there is not one iota of truth to any of the speculation.

“It is not who I am, and it doesn’t reflect the values that I possess, and it is not how I was raised.”

“I just want to say to everyone who has sent me messages of support, and who has supported me both publicly and privately, it has meant that absolute world to me and to Sean and has really helped in what has been a very difficult week.

“I don’t mean to be self-indulgent because there are people out there who are fighting very tough battles that are far more serious than mine, but thank you for your support.”

Watch Erin Molan’s statement on the Footy Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TlMpcpt1Fw

Ms Landry confronted Mr Bell after he skippered the maxi yacht Perpetual Loyal to victory in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race last year, the court heard.

An apprehended violence order hearing in Sydney this week heard Ms Landry sent her husband a text message on December 28 last year, saying: “I know about Erin. Just saw her run to you.”

Their marriage was over that night, and in early January police applied for the AVO on Landry’s behalf after she went to them for advice.

Ms Landry alleged Mr Bell assaulted her during arguments in February 2012 and November 2016, and that the high-profile accountant continued to harass and intimidate after the AVO proceedings began.

Ms Molan’s police officer fiance Sean Ogilvy also gave evidence at the hearing.

The four-day AVO hearing finished on Thursday, with magistrate Robert Williams reserving his decision on the application until May 16.

– with AAP