STORMY scenes erupted at a North Adelaide art gallery yesterday after Premier Mike Rann cancelled an appearance in order to avoid alleged ex-lover Michelle Chantelois.
The Advertiser reports Mr Rann was due to open the annual Australia Day Show at Greenhill Galleries, which he does each year. His wife, Sasha Carruozzo, was also expected to attend.
The gallery was packed with people - including Ms Chantelois and her mother, Sandra Gagnon - admiring the watercolours and oil paintings.
About 40 minutes after the advertised starting time, gallery director Russell Starke announced the Premier had been "detained" with "all sorts of other things" and sent his apologies.
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