Michael Clarke has officially confirmed his romance with his new girlfriend Arabella Sherbourne as they stepped out for a romantic lunch together on Friday.
The former captain of Australia’s cricket team, 43, was widely believed to be dating the real estate guru after leaving flirty comments on her Instagram post.
They also recently enjoyed a trip to the Gold Coast, while Arabella was also seen arriving at his $13million Sydney mansion in another tell-tale sign of their romance.
Now, the couple have gone official with their romance as they were seen linking arms while stepping out for lunch together at celebrity hotspot Mimi’s in Coogee.
For their first public outing together, Michael cut a laidback figure in black jeans and a cream hoodie, which he styled with a black collared jacket.
He kept comfortable in a pair of white trainers and shielded his eyes with dark shades as he walked into the lavish coastal venue.
Arabella, who is 11 years Michael’s junior, put on a leggy display in an oversized Balenciaga T-shirt dress.
She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of knee-high heeled black boots and slung a black bomber jacket over one arm.
Michael Clarke has officially confirmed his romance with his new girlfriend Arabella Sherbourne as they stepped out for a romantic lunch together on Friday. Both pictured
In their first public outing, the couple put on a loved-up display as they were seen linking arms while heading for their romantic date
The former captain of Australia’s cricket team, 43, was widely believed to be dating the real estate guru after leaving flirty comments on her Instagram post
Arabella, who works as a leasing executive at Scentre Group, kept her essentials in a black handbag and was all smiles during the outing.
The new couple looked comfortable in each others’ company as they smiled and laughed, while Arabella even linked Michael’s arm at one point during the outing.
Michael has made headlines in recent weeks after speculation began swirling about his romance with the glamorous real estate guru.
Earlier this month, Michael all but confirmed his romance with Arabella when he left a flirty comment on her Instagram post.
Just days later, Arabella was spotted arriving at Michael’s Sydney $13million mansion looking ready for a weekend stay as she walked in laden down with clothes.
Now, the couple have gone official with their romance as they were seen stepping out for lunch together at celebrity hotspot Mimi’s in Coogee
The new couple appeared to be in jovial form as they smiled and laughed during their outing as they looked comfortable with one another
For their first public outing together, Michael cut a laidback figure in black jeans and a cream hoodie, which he styled with a black collared jacket
He kept comfortable in a pair of white trainers and shielded his eyes with dark shades as he walked into the lavish coastal venue
Arabella, who is 11 years Michael’s junior, put on a leggy display in an oversized Balenciaga T-shirt dress
The couple appear to be going from strength-to-strength as their weekend stay came after they returned from a holiday on the Coast Coast.
Arabella, who is 11 years Michael’s junior, shared a string of solo snaps of herself from the trip to Instagram as she kept things low-key with Michael.
In the pictures, Arabella put on a glamorous display as she enjoyed a glass of wine at Rick Shores restaurant in front of the stunning views.
The couple then all but confirmed their romance when they shared a flirty exchange in the comments section.
‘That smile,’ Michael gushed in the comments, while Arabella simply replied with winking face emojis.
She gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of knee-high heeled black boots and slung a black bomber jacket over one arm
Arabella, who works as a leasing executive at Scentre Group, kept her essentials in a black handbag and was all smiles during the outing
Michael and Arabella jetted off to the Gold Coast for a holiday earlier this month, with the brunette bombshell sharing solo snaps of herself from the trip to Instagram (pictured)
The pair then all but confirmed their romance when they shared a flirty exchange in the comments section (above)
The pair were also seen cuddling up together during a breakfast date at the Gold Coat’s Langham Hotel earlier this month, the Daily Telegraph reported.
A source said they were joined by Michael’s daughter Kesley Lee, eight, who he shares with his ex-wife Kyly Clarke. Michael and Kyly went their separate ways in 2019 after seven years of marriage.
‘We were very surprised to see Michael Clarke and daughter with a new partner,’ the source said, while adding that the couple seemed ‘very relaxed’.
An insider said of their reported romance: ‘Arabella is a catch. She is super smart, works in the corporate world, and is a stunner.’
They added that things are already getting very serious between the pair and that wedding bells could soon be on the horizon.
Arabella has launched a hugely successful career in real estate and currently works as a leasing executive while she also gives an insight into her lavish lifestyle on social media
‘She has had a few boyfriends but is really ready to settle down. Her and Michael are a good match, very cute together. Maybe she will be the next Mrs Clarke,’ they added.
Their new romance comes 18 months after Michael’s very public split with his ex-girlfriend Jade Yarbrough.
Michael and Jade had a very public bust-up in January 2023 in a Noosa park when she accused the former cricketer of sleeping with his ex-girlfriend Pip Edwards.
In the video, which was filmed by an onlooker, Jade accused the ex-Test captain of cheating on her with his former flame Pip in December 2022.
Their new romance comes 18 months after Michael’s very public split with his ex-girlfriend Jade Yarbrough (both pictured in November 2022)
Michael was previously married to Kyly Clarke (pictured in 2018). They went their separate ways in 2019 after seven years of marriage and co-parent their daughter Kelsey Lee, eight
The dramatic footage showed a shirtless Michael being screamed at and slapped by his girlfriend while out for dinner at a beachside restaurant in Noosa. A remorseful Michael later took full responsibility for what happened.
‘I’m absolutely gutted I’ve put people I hold in the highest regard in this position. My actions in the lead-up to this altercation were nothing short of shameful and regrettable,’ he told The Daily Telegraph.
‘I am shattered that because of my actions I’ve drawn women of class and integrity, and my mates, into this situation.’
Despite the bust-up, the exes ‘remain on amicable terms,’ a representative previously told Daily Mail Australia.
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