A female bricklayer left people stunned when she gave up her five-year career for a raunchy life on camera – earning £20,000 a month.

Darcie Richards had built a following of more than 100,000 people by posting bricklaying content on social media. The stunning 28-year-old started the career five years ago after learning much of the skills of the trade from her father.

After a while, she thought she'd gotten what she could out of her work videos and decided to spice up her page on a more racy venture. The blonde beauty set up an OnlyFans account – a decision which has left her fans divided.

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Darcie Richards had built a following of more than 100,000 people for posting bricklaying content on social media

Speaking to the New York Post, Darcie said: "I thought, ‘I want to make more money. What could I do that’s gonna absolutely shake the hornet’s nest?’ So I thought I’ll start myself an OnlyFans page.”

The move has proven to be worthwhile as she is bringing in approximately $20,000 a month from the subscription site alone. In her best week on the site, she raked in around $12,340.

But despite the skyrocketing bank balance, her decision has been a controversial one among her fans on Instagram. Some of her followers have slammed her for starting her online career by encouraging women to pursue a career in bricklaying before changing careers.

One user said: "Doesn't want to be treated different on sites due to gender but then proceeds to make an OnlyFans page.. Just do your job sunshine."

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The 28-year-old has started earning £20,000 a month on OnlyFans

A second added: "Inspires girls (younger and older) to get into construction then proceeds with encouraging them to this? Shouldn't be promoting it here in my opinion."

A third commented: "Used to be a serious female construction influencer now resorting to this nonsense." However, Darcie doesn't appear to let the hate get to her.

She responded: "I used to be a waitress too, and work in Subway, hairdressers, kitchen porter, furniture factory, animal sanctuary… what’s your point? Who said I have to stay in one profession and never leave or try [to] run my own business or work for myself or earn more money….?"

Darcie posing in an open crop top and knickers
Darcie defended her decision to start an OnlyFans saying she has the right to "earn more money"

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Meanwhile, other viewers were more supportive of her choice as they cheered her on for making more money. A viewer argued: "No way! You’re brave!! Go girl." Another wrote: "YESSSS girl! So proud of you."

Even Darcie's mum has hit back at trolls, telling NYP: "Darcie hasn’t changed a single bit in herself. She’s still our daughter, she’s still exactly the same as what she was before. Except she’ll disappear into her bedroom for three or four hours, then [make] five times as much as the boys who have been slogging it out on the building site."