Queensland’s young, hot power couples unmasked
From Olympians to influencers, artists to business moguls, these young Queensland couples are making waves. SEE THE LIST
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They’re young, in love, and living large under the Queensland sun. From NRL stars rekindling old flames to influencers tying the knot in viral weddings, these are the couples capturing attention on social media, red carpets and sports fields:
Lily Brown & Jett Kenny
Model and television personality Jett Kenny, son of Olympic legends Lisa Curry and Grant Kenny, confirmed his relationship with podcast host and Chille sleepwear founder Lily Brown on New Year’s Eve 2022. The South East Queensland couple later joined The Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition, showing off their competitive streak — and chemistry — on-screen. Their relationship, equal parts cheeky and charming, has made them one of the state’s most recognisable young duos.
Tammy Hembrow & Matt Zukowski
Fitness entrepreneur Tammy Hembrow and Love Island star Matt Zukowski stunned fans by getting engaged just three months into dating. Zukowski proposed during a candlelit dinner on a Maldivian beach in late 2023, and the pair wed in November 2024. While their social media has sparked speculation of ups and downs, Hembrow — who has three children from previous relationships — says this time, it’s the real thing.
Abbie Chatfield & Adam Hyde
Broadcaster and TV personality Abbie Chatfield and musician Adam Hyde of Peking Duk fame confirmed their romance in mid-2024, nearly two years after first meeting during a radio interview. The pair, known for their bold personalities and offbeat humour regularly sharing glimpses of their life — from concerts to cheeky couple content on Instagram.
Ariarne Titmus & Mac Powell
Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus is embracing life outside the pool, including a new relationship with boyfriend Mac Powell. The couple went public at the 2025 Melbourne Grand Prix and soon after jetted off to Spain for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.
Latisha Clark & Mitch Giorgas
TikTok sensation Latisha Clark surprised fans with a Coachella kiss pic in April 2025, debuting her relationship with Brisbane paralegal Mitch Giorgas. Though he keeps a low profile, the two are believed to have quietly been together since late 2024. For Latisha — daughter of online star Kat Clark—Mitch’s down-to-earth energy appears to be a perfect match.
Cody Simpson & Emma McKeon
Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon confirmed their romance in 2022 after months of speculation, becoming Australia’s golden couple of the pool. While McKeon dominated at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simpson transitioned into theatre with a lead in Guys and Dolls. The Gold Coast-based duo continue to support each other’s careers — on stage, on the starting blocks, and on Instagram.
Kotoni Staggs & Brittany Becht
Broncos star Kotoni Staggs proposed to his long-term girlfriend Brittany Becht in October 2024, sharing the news with a black-and-white selfie. The couple, who have been together since 2021, are known for keeping things low-key. While Staggs continues to make headlines on the NRL field, the pair’s steady romance has quietly won over fans.
Katrina West & Reece Watson
TikTok creator and actor Katrina West wed software developer Reece Watson in April 2024 in a wedding that went viral for its OTT Bridgerton-meets-Disney theme. From a Cadillac used in Elvis to a six-tier champagne tower, the Gold Coast celebration was anything but ordinary. The couple, who have been together for six years, first met at Brisbane’s now-closed bar The Fox, and became engaged in front of the Disneyland castle in 2022.
Rachel Evren & Josh Kilgore
Former Love Island contestant and pop culture commentator Rachel Evren is engaged to Brisbane-based product manager Josh Kilgore. The pair confirmed their engagement in March following several years of dating. Known for her passion for sci-fi, theme parks and comic conventions, Evren has shared glimpses of their travels and fan-fuelled adventures with followers — this time, with a wedding now on the horizon.
Mikaela Testa & Maxwell Krause
Influencer Mikaela Testa and bodybuilder Maxwell Krause confirmed their engagement in October 2024, after meeting online two years earlier and later travelling to Japan to meet in person. The couple’s relationship has played out publicly — often under scrutiny — but both insist their bond is strong, with Testa calling Krause her “forever”.
Olivia May & Boyd Woodcock
Beach sprinter Olivia May and Southport Sharks midfielder Boyd Woodcock are one of Queensland’s rising sports couples. After finishing up with Port Adelaide in 2021, Woodcock relocated to the Gold Coast, citing both career and relationship as key motivators. Since then, he’s become a standout in the VFL, taking out Southport’s Best & Fairest in 2024, while May continues to shine on the sand.
Adam Sullivan & Avalon Nadfalusi
Burleigh Heads-based fitness coach Adam Sullivan and influencer Avalon Nadfalusi are known for their aspirational lifestyle, splitting time between workouts, wellness travel and coastal content. Sullivan, the founder of Evidence Based Training, and Nadfalusi, who has a devoted online following, are among the most photogenic duos on the Gold Coast social circuit.
Annie Knight & Henry Brayshaw
OnlyFans creator Annie Knight and long-time friend Henry Brayshaw reconnected romantically in late 2024 after nearly a decade of friendship. Brayshaw proposed just a week after confessing his love during a group holiday in Cancun. The pair have since celebrated with a $10,000 engagement party and are planning a 2026 Gold Coast wedding.
Shawnee Schein & Callum Hole
Reality TV favourite Callum Hole, known for Love Island and I’m a Celebrity, is back with ex-girlfriend Shawnee Schein. The pair were seen kissing in March 2025 after Hole’s split from influencer Sasha Morpeth. Now reportedly back on, they’ve hinted at a more serious reconciliation.
Patrick Carrigan & Bronte Gildea
Broncos heart throb and State of Origin star Pat Carrigan has rekindled his relationship with former teenage girlfriend Bronte Gildea, now a reporter with 9News Gold Coast. The pair first dated as teenagers but went their separate ways to pursue their careers — Carrigan rising through the NRL ranks, and Gildea moving from regional newsrooms to television. They reunited in early 2025 and are now both based on the Gold Coast, where their long-running connection has quietly evolved into a serious relationship.
Nikki Westcott & Oli Frost
Gold Coast influencer, radio personality and Jagger & Stone co-founder Nikki Westcott married long-time partner Oli Frost in a picturesque Byron Bay ceremony in October 2024. The couple, who first built a strong friendship before dating, became engaged during a European holiday in Mallorca in 2022. The multi-day celebration was attended by close friends and fellow influencers, cementing the couple’s place among Queensland’s most stylish duos.
Simon Gloftis & Madeline Twyford
Brisbane hospitality mogul Simon Gloftis and florist Madeline Twyford hosted one of the city’s most lavish weddings in April 2025, booking out all 175 rooms of The Calile Hotel for a multi-day celebration attended by 350 guests. The event began with a rooftop sushi and champagne reception, followed by a poolside dinner catered by Gloftis’ own restaurant, Hellenika. Twyford, who designed her own Parisian-inspired gown, walked down the aisle at Fortitude Valley’s Eco Outdoor showroom, which was transformed with thousands of roses. The night ended with Greek dancing, 12 cakes, and a surprise midnight delivery of 1000 pieces of KFC.
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