Kelly Clarkson angered a nation, or at least the batshit crazy Jane Austen fans part of it — when she had the audacity to buy a piece of Austen’s jewelry at an auction. Wow, what a bitch!!!! Ms. Clarkson won the ring for a staggering $228,000. But now British officials want the piece to stay in their country.
From Digital Spy:
Culture minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary hold on the item which will keep it on British soil until September 30. This can be extended to December 30 if a new buyer comes forward and intends to match Clarkson’s winning bid.
Vaizey told BBC News: “Jane Austen’s modest lifestyle and her early death mean that objects associated with her of any kind are extremely rare.
“So I hope that a UK buyer comes forward so this simple but elegant ring can be saved for the nation.”
If the ring fails to find a new buyer, Clarkson will be granted an export licence and have it flown out of the UK.
Then WHY was it even up for auction? And dude, I think the UK will somehow survive without Jane Austen’s ring.
Good luck, Kelly! Too bad this “culture minister” doesn’t love you as much as the producers of American Idol.
Special thanks to Evill Beet Gossip
