Sophie Monks Manager Feud Heads to Court

's split from her long-time manager Sean Anderson is heading to court. 

The  host, 46, left Anderson's 22 Management, one of Australia's leading celebrity talent agencies, in January after six years of being represented by the firm.

Now the separation has turned bitter, with Monk locked in a legal fight with the company. Monk was due to appear in District Court on January 22, just days before news broke she had left Anderson's agency.

The case will return to court next month. 

When the Daily Mail contacted Anderson for comment, he initially seemed caught off-guard by the line of questioning.

'I need to think about that one,' he said, adding he needed to 'collect [his] thoughts' before he could speak more on the matter.

He later got back to us saying: 'This is a business dispute.

'We've loved every minute of the six years that we managed Sophie but unfortunately she feels like we owe her money and we feel she owes us so unfortunately, despite attempts to negotiate, we'll need a court to work out who is right and who is wrong.' 

Daily Mail has also contacted Monk for comment. 

News broke of Monk ending her professional relationship with Anderson, 55, earlier this year, marking a major shift in her career.

The split was confirmed after Monk quietly removed 22 Management from her Instagram, and both she and Anderson unfollowed each other on social media.

Anderson is known for managing former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins and helping her establish her brand.

He also represents a host of high-profile Australians including Tammy Hembrow, Ruby Tuesday Matthews, Lindy Klim, Kerri-Anne Kennerley and David Koch.

In November, he was spotted enjoying a celebratory night out with Hembrow, 31, with paparazzi shots of the pair making their way onto gossip forums. 

Monk joined Anderson's agency six years ago, after previously being represented by his former protégé, Titus Day