Corey Worthington

Corey Worthington (also known as Corey Worthington Delaney and Corey Delaney) is a 16-year old Australian, best known for holding a large party that was reported worldwide.

Worthington hosted a party at his family's house in the Narre Warren area of Melbourne on the night of January 12, 2008 while his parents were away on holiday at the Gold Coast. The party eventually had 500 attendees and there was subsequent vandalism around the neighborhood. Thirty police officers were called in, including a police helicopter and the dog squad. The BBC reported that police were attacked with bottles and stones, and that police blamed alcohol consumption on a lack of adult supervision.

After appearances on Australian news programs, such as an A Current Affair interview by Leila McKinnon, Worthington became an internet phenomenon.

The International Herald-Tribune wrote an article on Worthington's rise to fame, saying his "rise from obscurity is a modern morality tale, but it is one that reverses traditional values, rewarding disrespect for parents and property with the holy grail of Generation Z endeavors: celebrity." Radar Magazine called him "a legend" while other news sources called him "the face of teenage rebellion," a "moron," and a "brat." Worthington had left school and was working as a trainee carpenter before the party. He said his "real name" is Corey Worthington, not Delaney as has been reported. He is currently staying at a friend's house.Myspace and Facebook, reading:

An estimated 500 people came to the party, and Worthington said many were strangers and that he had no part in the ensuing "melee" as the BBC put it. He was unapologetic during the McKinnon interview on A Current Affair, appearing with an open jacket and no shirt, refusing to take off his sunglasses because they were "famous," and responding to the question "What would say to other kids who were thinking of partying when their parents were out of town?" with "Get me to do it for you. Best party ever so far, that's what everybody's been saying."

Since his news appearances, Worthington has hired an agent, Max Markson, going on an international DJ tour including stops at British resorts Brighton, Torquay, and Blackpool. He has also been "earmarked" to host the Big Brother television series on Network Ten in Australia,

He also received the "Best Week Ever" award from the television show.

Live News in Australia reported Worthington was attacked outside a shopping mall a few days after the party, but other news sources are considering that the fight may have been a hoax.

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