Kelly Carrington

Tony on the PML said:

I am torn between AJ Alexander and Kelly Carrington.

According to the grapevine Kelly didn’t show up at Glamourcon on Saturday but did show up on Sunday.  Here is a quote from a fan named Alfred:

“Kelly Carrington I think only showed up Sunday… Another first-timer, she was very pretty and nice. She said that unless she were to win PMOY that she was not going to do any more nude modeling for anybody, not even Playboy. She will model more, though.”

October Playmate Kelly Carrington called saying she is sending in her
paperwork. Still, lots more to come!

Bob
GC

MySpace Hottie of the day - Kelly
Carrington<http://essentialdatingtips.blogspot.com/2008/10/myspace-hottie-of-day-kelly-carrington.html>

By Patrick Huey
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let’s meet Kelly Carrington, a glamour model and student from Stuart,
Florida. Born Kelly Hemberger, she attended Martin County High School, where
she was a member of the volleyball and lacrosse teams, and she was active in
tennis and golf. After graduating in 2005, she went on to attend the
University of Florida. However, she would eventually put her studies on hold
after getting into modeling, at first doing some regional bikini and glamour
gigs, but eventually successfully auditioning for and posing for Playboy
magazine. They were so imoressed by her that they named her their Playmate
of the Month for October, 2008. She currently lives in the Bunny House in
Los Angeles, right across the street from the Playboy Mansion, and she’s
looking to explore an internship in public relations for the magazine.

However, her photo spread did not come without some controversy. Kelly, a
public relations junior at the University of Florida, which is in the
Southeast Conference, made the cover of Playboy magazine despite the fact
that this issue was branded — in huge, red font — “Girls of the Big 10.”
She told The Gainesville Sun, “There weren’t any girls from the Big Ten who
were hot enough to be on the cover, so they had to pull someone from the
(Southeastern Conference),

”

After this comment went public, she backtracked a little. “That conversation
was not recorded and that comment was definitely taken out of context,”
Kelly said. “I would never insult girls that are posing nude in a magazine
next to me.” She laughed at the idea that she became the cover girl because
she looks better than the Big Ten’s women. “I got the cover because Playboy
thought I would be a good cover girl,” she said. She never expected her
joking comment to be taken as a straight insult of Big Ten women. “That was
pretty brutal, That blew up in the media, kind of. I think all the girls
look beautiful.”

So as for the ladies of the Big Ten ladies, relax. Kelly has no problems
with you. That doesn’t apply to college sports, however. She especially
loves to rub in the fact that her University of Florida Gators defeated the
Big Ten’s Ohio State Buckeyes to win national championships in both football
and basketball in 2007.

If you would like to know more about this gorgeous Gator, check out her
profile at http://www.myspace.com/kellyannecarrington.

4th Annual Bowling for Boobies Fundraiser Gets Big Lift from Holly Madison’s “Double D’s” Tuesday October 14, 9:00 am ET
“The Girls Next Door” Star and Friends Enjoy Raucous and Rowdy “Girls Night
Out” at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Playboy star Holly Madison and girlfriends Cristal Camden, Kelly Carrington and Jayde Nicole teamed up on Monday night at the 4th Annual *Bowling for Boobies* event, helping to raise money and awareness for local women afflicted with breast cancer. Holly’s team, “The Double D’s,” competed passionately against seven other teams including “Nipoleon Boobaparte” and “Gutter Girls,” with the only loser being breast cancer.

Initial fundraising estimates indicate that more than $50,000 was raised for the event. The proceeds raised help Busted Foundation provide monetary assistance to local women experiencing financial challenges as the result of fighting and living with breast cancer. Donations go directly to support these women who are overwhelmed with medical bills and their ongoing treatment.

Despite the serious nature of the cause, there was no shortage of laughter and antics at the highly social, often outrageous event. Competing bowling teams included “Nasty Habits,” “Nipoleon Boobaparte,” “Gutter Girls,” “Total Package,” “Champagne Splits,” “Cult of The Eye,” “The Spares” and Madison’s team, “The Double D’s.”

“I am incredibly honored and overwhelmed to be a part of such an outpouring of support. My dream is that in the near future no woman will experience the fear of wondering how they will pay for medical care. Together we can make it happen!” said Stefanie LaHart, founder of Busted Foundation.

Those not in the area who wish to contribute are encouraged to make a direct donation of any amount online via the Web site, www.bowlingforboobies.com<http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bowlingforboobies.com&esheet=5802734&lan=en_US&anchor=www.bowlingforboobies.com&index=1>

All told, prior *Bowling for Boobies* events have raised almost $100,000 to benefit women fighting breast cancer.

–K: Speaking of Mrs Mark Consuelos, has anyone else noticed that
Kelly Carrington looks very much LIKE Kelly Ripa on the cover & in her
mag pix? Maybe KellyC is a portent of things to come — and be seen –
if your wish for KellyR comes true, Mr Erik. So put on those red ruby
slippers & start clicking your heels away. Hey, it worked for
Dorothy. And I’m pretty sure some in this club think The Mansion
grounds are a great substitute for the Land of Oz.

I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly this afternoon at College Fest in
Boston. Cute as a button and a real sweetheart of a personality. She
told me she was planning on attending Glamourcon in November in LA.
Very friendly and outgoing, she will do very well there.
Wayne from NH

Meet Miss October*Story Highlights*

- Florida student Kelly Carrington graces Playboy’s October cover

- Carrington recants on her earlier comment about Big Ten playmates

- An avid football fan, Carrington offers her season football predictions

Despite branding the October issue “Girls of the Big 10,” ‘Playboy’ awarded Florida student Kelly Carrington Playmate of the Month honors and the cover shot.

By Evan Drexler

*Playboy*’s Miss October wants the ladies of the Big Ten to know she didn’t mean any harm.

*Kelly Carrington*, a public relations junior at the University of Florida, made the cover of October’s *Playboy* magazine despite the fact that this issue was branded — in huge, red font — “Girls of the Big 10.”

“There weren’t any girls from the Big Ten who were hot enough to be on the cover, so they had to pull someone from the (Southeastern Conference),” Carrington told *The Gainesville Sun<http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080909/NEWS/809090158/0/news02>*.

But Carrington wants to set things straight.

“That conversation was not recorded and that comment was definitely taken out of context,” Carrington said. “I would never insult girls that are posing nude in a magazine next to me.” She laughed at the idea that she became the cover girl because she looks better than the Big Ten’s women.

“I got the cover because* Playboy* thought I would be a good cover girl,” she said.

Carrington never expected her joking comment to be taken as a straight insult of Big Ten women.

“That was pretty brutal,” Carrington said. “That blew up in the media, kind of. I think all the girls look beautiful.”

So Big Ten ladies, relax. Carrington has no problems with you.

Big Ten athletics, on the other hand…

“Well, in sports, that’s a different story,” Carrington said. “I’m a huge SEC fan, and that’s what I think is the best.”

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ recent string of big-game losses have evoked a small amount of pity from her, however.

“I feel bad for the Big Ten,” Carrington said. “I just want to give the Big Ten a hug.”

And what’s worse? The 2007 basketball and football national-championship losses for the Buckeyes, or a Gator supplanting the Big Ten on the Playboy cover?

“I guess me being on the cover of the Big 10 (issue),” she said with alaugh. “That’s a big smack in the face.”

Carrington, 22, is on hiatus from her education at Florida this semester to live the life of a Playmate. She wants to travel and promote her issue of the magazine and the prospect of living in the famous Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles made her decision much easier.

The best thing about the mansion, she said, is the 24-hour food service.

“It’s like a five-star kitchen,” Carrington said. “You can order food at allhours of the night.”

She usually goes for the healthy stuff — unlimited fruits and vegetables — but admits the cookies and cakes are scrumptious as well.

Carrington is having such a great time in L.A. that she might not go back to Gainesville. She plans to continue her education eventually, but if opportunities arise in California, she said transferring to the UCLA or Southern Cal wouldn’t be out of the question.

As for mansion life, it’s not nearly as crazy as TV shows would lead one to believe.

“I feel like people think it’s just wild orgies all the time, and people just wasted,” Carrington said. “The big parties, the Halloween party and the midsummer’s party, yeah, people get a little crazy. But besides those times, it’s pretty low-key, pretty quiet.”
Still, the wild L.A. party scene is certainly a change from the small-town atmosphere of Gainesville, where Carrington enjoyed being an avid fan of everything Gators.

When Florida won the 2006 BCS National Championship, she spent the night on the town.

“It was mad chaos. People everywhere,” she said. “I watched the game at a friend’s house, and then proceeded to go party on University (Avenue) with everyone. We celebrated. People in trees, cops everywhere. It was crazy.”

The Gators’ two basketball national championships in 2006 and 2007 brought about similar celebrations, though she never watched a Florida basketball game from the seats in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.

But she lived and died with the 2006 football season, wearing black to mourn the Gators’ loss to Auburn on Oct. 14 and sharing in the elation when *Jarvis Moss*blocked a last-second field goal<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpKy73Rojr8&feature=related>to prevent a South Carolina upset of Florida on Nov. 11, a play she said was the best sports moment she’s witnessed personally.

“I was like right in the end zone and it was just a really exciting win,” Carrington said. “When Jarvis Moss jumped up and blocked the field goal, that was amazing to me.”

Carrington even had excellent seats to the 2006 Southeastern Conference Championship Game in Atlanta. A friend of hers got tickets in the lower level because her father used to play for the Gators.

Saturdays with Florida football were synonymous with day-long parties.

Carrington would wake up early and start tailgating before the games, scream at The Swamp and then revel in post-victory festivities.

The Stuart, Fla., native said she rarely missed a home football game while in Gainesville, and the main reason she went to Florida was its reputation for an excellent athletic program.

“I was more of a Gator fan than a Seminole fan,” she said.

Carrington is a little embarrassed to admit her favorite athlete at the school is Gators quarterback *Tim Tebow* because she thinks everyone feels that way, but that doesn’t stop the sentiment from being true in her case.
“Everyone says that, but yeah,” Carrington said. “He’s just really exciting to watch and I think it’s just amazing how young he is and how talented.”

She expects to see Tebow in the NFL some day.

Carrington also sees greatness in Florida football’s near future. Check out her season predictions below.

Carrington’s Crystal Ball: *On the rest of UF’s season:

*”I think Georgia’s our biggest competition. And if we’re able to defeat them, I think the Gators will basically be destined to take the SEC title and have a terrific shot at making it to the national championship game. I’m excited to see Tebow play, I think he’s a lot more confident with the offense and has a lot more players to hand off to this year. I’m expecting he’ll be focusing more on throwing the ball than running it. It seems like he has a few more options, like (junior transfer running back from USC)*Emmanuel Moody*. I’m really looking forward to watching him play.”

*On Moody’s doubters:

*”Our first SEC game is next weekend. I still think he’s somebody who will be a star player this year.”

*On Tebow’s chances to repeate as Heisman Trophy winner: *”Definitely. I think he’ll be throwing the ball a lot more this year. … I just think we have a lot more options, so he’s going to be showing us those throwing skills.”

*On the Gators’ chances against Tennessee this weekend:

*”I think they’re going to beat ‘em. It’s their first SEC game, and it will be a good test to see how good we’ll be this year. So I’ll definitely be watching. But I think we have a very good chance of winning.”

*On Florida’s chances of beating Georgia:

*”I’d like to see some of their SEC games before making that prediction, but I’d say 70 percent chance. I mean, the games we’ve played so far, you can’t really judge off Hawaii and Miami.”

*On national title hopes after a win over the Bulldogs:

*”Definitely. And I think we’ll either be against Oklahoma or USC.”

Find this article at:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/sioncampus/09/17/carrington/index.html

Get intimate with fresh-faced Miss October 08, Kelly Carrington. Blonde, sweet, and innocent, find out how she became Hef’s latest angel, plus tons more bunny news on World of Playboy!

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