Hugh Sheridan hits the beach with Shannon Dooley

He’s back in Australia after spending the past few months in the United States working on acting projects

And Hugh Sheridan has wasted no time in making the most of the southern hemisphere’s heat, hitting Bondi Beach on Thursday. 

The 32-year-old soaked up the sun alongside fitness instructor Shannon Dooley, who is best friends with Hugh’s former Packed To The Rafters castmate Jessica Marais. 

What will Delta Goodrem say? Ladies’ man Hugh Sheridan hits the beach with fitness instructor Shannon Dooley

Taking to his Instagram story, Hugh shared a photo of him and a bikini-clad Shannon soaking up the sun at Bondi Beach.

‘Beach day w @shannondooley84,’ he captioned the photo, also adding a love heart emoji. 

 But Hugh appeared to be struggling to adjust to the warmer temperatures, later posting a selfie of himself with the caption: ‘Too sunny.’

Enjoying the sun: Taking to his Instagram story, Hugh shared a photo of him and a bikini-clad Shannon soaking up the sun at Bondi Beach 

Enjoying the sun: Taking to his Instagram story, Hugh shared a photo of him and a bikini-clad Shannon soaking up the sun at Bondi Beach 

Too hot: Hugh appeared to be struggling to adjust to the warmer temperatures

Too hot: Hugh appeared to be struggling to adjust to the warmer temperatures

Shannon is close friends with Hugh’s former Packed To The Rafter’s co-star Jessica.

The Retrosweat instructor shared a photo of the trio to her Instagram in January alongside the caption: ‘True love.’

In January, Jessica and Shannon were forced to deny they were in a lesbian relationship after Woman’s Day claimed the pair were ‘in love’. 

Good friends: The Retrosweat instructor shared a photo of the trio to her Instagram in January alongside the caption: 'True love' 

Good friends: The Retrosweat instructor shared a photo of the trio to her Instagram in January alongside the caption: ‘True love’ 

Small world: Shannon is close friends with Hugh's former Packed To The Rafter's co-star Jessica Marais

Small world: Shannon is close friends with Hugh’s former Packed To The Rafter’s co-star Jessica Marais

Meanwhile, Hugh’s trip to Australia comes amid speculation he is romantically involved with Delta Goodrem.

The pair sparked rumours they were involved after posting a number of cosy selfies together on Instagram earlier this year. 

They both star in Channel Nine comedy drama House Husbands.

Delta and Hugh were also photographed enjoying a night out together in Los Angeles in August.

Speculation: Hugh's trip to Australia comes amid speculation he is romantically involved with Delta Goodrem 

Speculation: Hugh’s trip to Australia comes amid speculation he is romantically involved with Delta Goodrem 

Lovable: The pair sparked rumours they were involved after posting a number of cosy selfies together on Instagram 

Lovable: The pair sparked rumours they were involved after posting a number of cosy selfies together on Instagram 

But despite complimenting Delta on her ‘hot’ appearance this week, Hugh told Today Extra they were just friends.

‘We are good mates,’ he said.

When asked about baby rumours, Hugh said: ‘I can’t even joke about it. Everything I say as a joke is getting written into different form.’ 

Daily Mail Australia has contacted both Hugh and Shannon for comment.  

Mates? But despite complimenting Delta on her 'hot' appearance this week, Hugh told Today Extra they were just friends 

Mates? But despite complimenting Delta on her ‘hot’ appearance this week, Hugh told Today Extra they were just friends 

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