Matty J and Laura Byrne share their first selfie together

They finally went public as a couple after months of speculation.

And The Bachelor’s Matty Johnson and Laura Byrne have shared their first joint message as a couple, revealing they can’t wait to begin their relationship properly.

The reality TV sweethearts also took to social media after the finale episode to share their very first selfie as a couple.

‘I couldn’t be happier right now!’ The Bachelor’s Matty J and Laura Byrne share their first selfie together

During Thursday night’s episode Matty declared he was in love with Laura, presenting her with a diamond promise ring.

The Bondi-based hunk left Elise Stacy heartbroken – dumping her and sending her home sobbing.

In a video shared to The Bachelor Australia’s Facebook page after the finale aired, Laura and Matty couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces.

Cute: In a video shared to The Bachelor Australia's Facebook page, the cosy couple couldn't wipe smiles off their faces

Cute: In a video shared to The Bachelor Australia’s Facebook page, the cosy couple couldn’t wipe smiles off their faces

'I get to start a new chapter with somebody who I think is completely and utterly perfect': Matty revealed he couldn't wait to finally go public with their romance 

‘I get to start a new chapter with somebody who I think is completely and utterly perfect’: Matty revealed he couldn’t wait to finally go public with their romance 

‘This is when my story finally comes to an end and I get to start a new chapter with somebody who I think is completely and utterly perfect,’ Matty gushed.

‘And to be honest I couldn’t be happier right now!’ 

An equally elated Laura grinned from ear to ear as she confessed she couldn’t wait to start their relationship.  

‘It’s been so wonderful to be able to share our story of how we got to know each other with you guys and now we just get to look forward to what the future holds with our family,’ she said.

'Now we just get to look forward to what the future holds with our family': Laura said they were excited to spend time with each other's loved ones 

‘Now we just get to look forward to what the future holds with our family’: Laura said they were excited to spend time with each other’s loved ones 

‘Hang out with [Laura’s dog] Buster,’ Matty added. 

‘And getting to know [Matty’s nephew] George and we can’t wait to be able to be together!’ Laura finished. 

 The couple also shared a sweet selfie to the Ten Insider Instagram account, with Laura planting a kiss on a surprised Matty’s face. 

In love: During Thursday night's episode Matty declared he was in love with Laura, presenting her with a diamond promise ring

In love: During Thursday night’s episode Matty declared he was in love with Laura, presenting her with a diamond promise ring

Devastated: The Bondi-based hunk left Elise Stacy heartbroken - dumping her and sending her home sobbing 

Devastated: The Bondi-based hunk left Elise Stacy heartbroken – dumping her and sending her home sobbing 

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