Edward Davenport – the man many tabloid readers know as "Fast Eddie" and British authorities call a "convicted fraudster" – crossed paths with Bonnie Blue at a party. Blue was searching for a venue to conduct her provocative project: sleeping with 1,000 men. Rejected by hotels, she found an ally in Davenport, who owned the sprawling 32 Portland Place mansion in Marylebone. The venue was perfect for Blue’s audacious venture, which she documented and shared on OnlyFans, skyrocketing her to fame.
“Because it’s a house, and because I’m single, and because it doesn’t really matter to me, having any sort of Bonnie Blue stigma doesn’t really affect me,” Davenport stated.
Bonnie Blue’s project quickly made her the talk of Britain. Celebrated by some as a symbol of sexual empowerment and criticized by others as a sign of moral decay, her story became a national obsession. For Davenport, it was all part of a larger game of publicity. "It's exceptional PR… and fun for me," he candidly admitted.
Davenport's journey to becoming Britain's playboy entrepreneur began early. The son of a restaurateur in West London, he was already organizing "Gatecrasher balls" at 16 – lavish parties for boarding school students hosted in opulent country houses. His early success, however, was marred by legal troubles, starting with a stint in jail at age 24 for tax evasion related to these events.
Despite his controversial reputation, Davenport thrived on the notoriety. After acquiring a former embassy during Sierra Leone's civil war, he hosted events until financial setbacks forced the sale of this property in 2015. His brush with the law continued, landing him a lengthy prison sentence for a multimillion-pound fraud. Although released early due to health issues, he maintains his innocence and insists that his fortunes have dramatically changed since his heyday.
Beyond the headlines, Davenport and Blue's relationship intrigued many. His Instagram featured Blue regularly, fueling speculation about their personal and professional ties. However, their relationship seems to be strictly business, with Davenport assisting in logistical aspects of Blue's ventures while she retains ownership of her content.
While Blue's claim of being pregnant with Davenport's child proved false, their collaboration continues to capture public interest. Together, they’ve crafted a narrative of fame and intrigue, one that blurs the lines between celebrity, infamy, and the evolving world of content creation.