They struck up a romance while filming Bear Grylls: Celebrity Island, but suffered a setback when he took a new job on Neighbours in Australia.
But Lucy Mecklenburgh proved her relationship with Ryan Thomas was still going strong when the pair enjoyed a lunch date in Melbourne on Thursday.
The former TOWIE beauty and her ex-Corrie beau cut a casual figure as they strolled along, soaking up the sunshine before sitting down for a bite to eat.
Love down under: Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas look loved up as they stroll along in the sun and enjoy a romantic date on Thursday
Lucy rocked a double denim ensemble, teaming a thigh-skimming miniskirt with a distressed denim jacket.
She kept the rest of her look simple, donning a white slogan T-shirt and chic heels.
The fitness fan accessorised with large hoop earrings and sported barely-there, natural make-up for her lunch.
Gorgeous couple: Lucy and Ryan looked tanned and toned as they stroll along down under in trendy styles
Ryan showcased his muscular physique in a khaki T-shirt and black shorts, pulling his look together with bronze trainers.
The duo were spotted enjoying a beverage over lunch, looking deep in conversation at the dinner table.
Lucy has been in Australia for the last few weeks, recently hinting she was a convert to the lifestyle by captioning a snap, ‘Never want to leaveeeeee!!!!’
Besotted love: The famous duo enjoy an in depth chat as they dine in Melbourne looking madly in love with each other across the table
Her holiday posts have fuelled speculation she could be about to enter the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle – but it seems to have just been speculation.
However, the fashion darling has been documenting her stay in Melbourne on her own social media channels – but has noticeably chosen to keep her reunion with Ryan private.
Known for wanting to keep their relationship out of the limelight, she has made sure not to discuss the swirling claims.
Young love: The talented pair chat away as they both look adoringly into each others eyes on a lunch date in Melbourne, with Lucy choosing high heels and Ryan opting for trainers
But Lucy did admit it can be ‘confusing’ when her social media posts are taken out of context in an interview with MailOnline.
‘I am used to it, you can never please anyone no matter what you post. It’s very, very odd. I’ve learnt to deal with it,’ she claimed.
‘I’ve been in the public eye since I was 19, I’m 26 now. It’s confusing sometimes, but you have to let it go ahead over your head.’
The look of love: Ryan can’t take his eyes off of girlfriend Lucy as they indulge in a spot of lunch and intimate conversation in Melbourne