They’ve been plagued by break-up rumours since the finale of The Bachelorette aired at the end of October.
And on Thursday, Sophie Monk and her ‘boyfriend’ Stu Laundy appeared determined to put the speculation to rest.
Photographed at Hotel Steyne in the Sydney suburb of Manly, the pub baron appeared to look directly at the snappers taking the shot before he leaned in to kiss the star.
Sprung? On Thursday, The Bachelorette’s Stu Laundy (right) appeared to look directly at the photographer as he and Sophie Monk (left) packed on the PDA at Manly’s Hotel Steyne
The duo were at the venue, which is one of the pubs co-owned by the Laundy family, to celebrate Stu’s 45th birthday.
Dressed in a sparkly brown dress, Sophie had accompanied her beau to the celebrations, which were also attended by the millionaire’s friends.
The couple packed on the PDA during the outing, with Stu resting his hand on Sophie’s lower back and leaning in tenderly towards her.
However, given the backlash for their public interactions in the past, the PDA could be the couple’s latest attempt to prove they are still an item.
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Not shy! Sophie used her experience in performing in front of a crowd to take the microphone
The former Bardot singer had glammed up for the gathering, sporting a braid which provided a glimpse of her ‘Monk’ neck tattoo.
Adding a finishing touch to her ‘do, Sophie decorated her blonde locks with a jewelled hair piece.
Her makeup was equally as glamorous with the actress opting for a dusting of light brown eye shadow and a nude pout.
Tender embrace: Stu was snapped resting his hand on Sophie’s lower back
Gorgeous: The former Bardot singer wore a sparkly brown dress for the big day
Glammed up! The blonde bombshell opted to wear her hair in a braid with a jewelled embellishment while Stu went for smart-casual attire
Centre of attention: The couple appeared to make a speech together at the event, which was held at one of the Laundy family’s pubs
Sophie’s talents and expertise on stage seemed to come in handy for Stu’s birthday with the TV personality snapped with a microphone in hand.
Stu looked impressed by his lady love’s words of wisdom and smiled intently at her as she spoke.
While they were pictured looking inseparable while inside the bar, the pair may have arrived separately.
Sophie was spotted exiting an expensive luxury car, while Stu casually strolled alongside a male companion.
What a ride: Earlier, Sophie was seen exiting a luxurious-looking car
Didn’t arrive together? Stu was spotted casually strolling alongside a male companion
Smart casual: The businessman wore jeans teamed with a button-up collared shirt and rocked his signature aviator sunglasses
Stu, who competed for Sophie’s affections of the latest season of The Bachelorette Australia, was dressed in smart casual attire for the milestone birthday.
The businessman wore jeans teamed with a button-up collared shirt and rocked his signature aviator sunglasses while outside.
Once inside the venue however, the festivities began and Stu was spotted conversing with several people as well as ordering a beer at the bar.
Since the finale, many fans have questioned the legitimacy of their relationship.
Not long after, they were forced address the rumours during an interview on the Kyle and Jackie O show.
I think because they (everyone) expect us to be almost making out, like the show. You put bright lights on and go live, you’re not going to be all over each other. That’s not our thing, either,’ Stu said.
‘Especially if you see a camera, you kind of pull away. We are very affectionate when the cameras aren’t around. He’s got kids as well, we’re not going to be all over each other,’ Sophie added.
‘I think it’s more of a young thing as well, when you’re 21 or something. Behind closed doors ‘(we’re affectionate) but I’ve never been that person to put it in people’s faces.’
Last week Sophie made fun of the speculation surrounding her and Stu.
Playing MC for the McDonald’s Supercrew Awards last Sunday, Sophie jokingly said that the couple had ‘broken up’ and she was ‘pregnant’ and ‘married’.
His shout! As the festivities got underway, Stu was snapped ordering a drink at the bar
Well, it is his birthday! Stu was photographed beaming as he held a beer in his hand
Nearest and dearest: The duo were joined by the millionaire pub baron’s friends