Stephanie Rice’s most recent widely reported comments were an emotional message from Dubai asking for prayers and safety after Iranian drone and missile attacks in the UAE in late February 2026.

What she said

In an Instagram post after reports that iconic Dubai landmarks like the Burj Al-Arab and Palm Jumeirah had been hit, and the airport evacuated, she wrote a plea asking people to pray for her loved ones and everyone in the UAE. She specifically asked that they “be safeguarded” and experience a sense of God’s peace during what she described as a frightening situation.

Context around her comments

  • Rice moved from Australia to Dubai on a one-way ticket in late 2023 and has since settled there with her husband, pastor Mark Lassey.
  • She has spoken openly about her Christian faith and how joining a church community in Dubai has given her support in her “new home,” which explains why her response to the attacks was framed as a public prayer request.

Earlier “what did she say?” controversy

If you are instead referring to the older controversy people still discuss on forums, that was her 2010 tweet after a rugby match where she wrote “Suck on that f****ts,” which drew heavy criticism and cost her a sponsorship. She later made a tearful public apology, calling the tweet thoughtless and stressing that she did not intend to offend or judge others.

Quick recap

  • Latest news: She posted a faith-based plea asking for prayers and protection for everyone in the UAE after Iranian drone and missile attacks on Dubai in February 2026.
  • Older incident people still search: Her 2010 homophobic tweet after a rugby match, followed by a public apology saying it was out of character and that she had learned from the mistake.

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