MAFS’ Jake Edwards appears happy and healthy during a stroll with a female pal in Melbourne

Married at First Sight star Jake Edwards appeared in high spirits as he took a stroll through Melbourne on Sunday. 

The 33-year-old, who only recently left a month-long wellness retreat to help with his mental health, appeared in a good mood as he enjoyed some sunshine alongside a female pal. 

Daily Mail Australia understands the female is simply a good friend, and the duo are going into business together in future. 

Stepping out: Married at First Sight star Jake Edwards appeared in high spirits as he took a stroll through Melbourne on Sunday, alongside a female friend 

During the outing, Jake looked casual yet dapper in a beige hoodie, black shorts and black trainers.

He wore a touch of product in his hair, and appeared in a good mood as he conversed down the street.

His friend wore a bright blue jumper, navy baseball cap and leggings for the outing.  

The duo appeared to be joined by another female pal during their walk, who wore all black with a coat tied around the waist. 

Casual chic: During the outing, Jake looked casual yet dapper in a beige hoodie, black shorts and black trainers

Casual chic: During the outing, Jake looked casual yet dapper in a beige hoodie, black shorts and black trainers

Stroll: The duo appeared to be joined by another female pal during their walk, who wore all black with a coat tied around the waist

Stroll: The duo appeared to be joined by another female pal during their walk, who wore all black with a coat tied around the waist

Jake’s appearance comes two months after he shared an emotional video with fans from a wellness retreat, after stepping away from the limelight following his very public split from Sophie Guidolin in May.

In the footage posted to Instagram, Jake said that asking for help ‘probably saved his life’, before cryptically discussing some of the ‘choices he’s made’ which he says have ‘impacted me and the people I love’.

‘Some of you might have noticed that recently I’ve been spending some time away,’ he began.

Dapper: Jake wore a touch of product in his hair, and appeared in a good mood as he conversed down the street

Dapper: Jake wore a touch of product in his hair, and appeared in a good mood as he conversed down the street

Through no fault but my own, the last two months have been extremely difficult. I’ve made some choices in my life that has impacted me personally, but also impacted people that I love and care about.

‘My mental health got to a point that I needed to step away, and that’s what I did.’

Jake’s management confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that the reality star wasn’t in rehab, but instead took time away in a wellness retreat.

By definition, a wellness retreat promotes health and wellbeing through physical, psychological and spiritual activities to reflect on life in private surroundings.

Jake described the experience as both ‘confronting and challenging’.

Speaking out: It comes after Jake shared an emotional video with fans from a wellness retreat, after stepping away from the limelight following his very public split from Sophie Guidolin in May

Speaking out: It comes after Jake shared an emotional video with fans from a wellness retreat, after stepping away from the limelight following his very public split from Sophie Guidolin in May

‘One of the toughest things in life is to put your hand up and admit that you need help, and I was fortunate enough to be able to come away to a place like this with the full support of my family and friends,’ he continued.

‘As hard and as challenging as it’s been, and confronting with many tears on the way, it’s changed my life and probably saved my life as well.’

He concluded by saying he’s now found ‘some answers which has been really important’, and looks forward to sharing the positive changes with fans in future.

‘For anyone who has sent messages, it really, really means a lot. To my family and friends I love you all so, so much and I’ll be seeing you all again very soon,’ he said.

He made no direct mention of his public split from Sophie, 32, which the pair announced on May 14.

Over: It was announced on May 14 that Jake and his girlfriend Sophie Guidolin had ended their short-lived romance. Pictured in happier times

Over: It was announced on May 14 that Jake and his girlfriend Sophie Guidolin had ended their short-lived romance. Pictured in happier times

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