It was the worst kept secret in TV, but on Thursday night The Bachelor’s Matthew ‘Matty J’ Johnson and Laura Byrne finally confirmed their blossoming romance.
And the reality TV lovebirds have wasted no time in flaunting their relationship since the finale, and looked very affectionate indeed arriving at Sydney Airport on Friday.
The smitten pair, who are travelling to Melbourne for an appearance on The Project, couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they strolled with their luggage in tow.
The secret’s out! The Bachelor’s Matty J and Laura Byrne have wasted no time in flaunting their relationship since the finale, and looked very affectionate indeed arriving at Sydney Airport
Gazing longingly at her new boyfriend, Laura sported an elegant floral midi-dress layered underneath a cropped black leather jacket.
The glamorous jewellery designer paired her look with black strappy shoes that featured perplex block heels.
She effortlessly styled her brunette hair into loose waves for another busy day of media duties, and kept her makeup minimal.
Out and proud! They were finally able to come clean with their blossoming romance on Thursday following The Bachelor’s highly-anticipated grand finale episode
Cute couple: Gazing longingly at her new boyfriend, Laura sported an elegant floral midi-dress layered underneath a cropped black leather jacket
Look who’s famous! At one stage, the doting duo were interrupted by a fan begging the pair for a photo
Chic: The brunette beauty paired her look with black strappy shoes that featured perplex block heels
Wearing a checked shirt and black jacket, Matty couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as he chatted and joked with his Georgia Love-lookalike girlfriend.
At one stage, the couple were interrupted by a fan asking the pair for a photo.
Matty and Laura happily obliged, standing on either side of the woman as they smiled for the camera.
Cheery: Wearing a checked shirt and black jacket, the marketing manager couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as he chatted and joked with his Georgia Love-lookalike girlfriend
Glamazon alert! Laura effortlessly styled her locks into loose waves for the busy day and kept her makeup minimal
Having a whale of a time! The duo were seen exchanging a joke while cuddling up together in the ticket line
However, not every Bachelor devotee is as thrilled with Matty at the moment.
Following the show’s dramatic finale, many viewers have questioned why he faked romance with 21 other women despite knowing he would choose Laura from day one.
Indeed, Matty has made no secret of the fact that he had no intention of picking anyone but Laura throughout the competition.
Need a hand? At one stage, Laura was seen assisting Matty by holding one of his bags
Jetsetters! Matty toted his belongings in a sleek leather overnight bag, while Laura pulled hers in a blue roller suitcase
Walking on sunshine! Matty was all smiles despite the hustle and bustle of the airport
In a surprise revelation, Matty told The Daily Telegraph on Thursday that he knew Laura was the one on the very first night and subsequently wanted to send the other contestants home.
Matty said ‘I wished I could have’ sent the other contestants home at the beginning except for Laura.
‘Do I wish on night one I could have just said goodbye to the 20 other girls and go Laura’s the one? I wish I could have,’ he said.
Truth bomb: In a surprise revelation, Matty told The Daily Telegraph on Thursday that he knew Laura was the one on the very first night and subsequently wanted to send the other contestants home
‘I wish I could have’: Matty said ‘I wished I could have’ sent the other contestants home at the beginning except for Laura
Really? Matty, who enjoyed passionate moments with multiple contestants during the series, said he hadn’t really care about the need to create a compelling series for people to watch
Matty, who enjoyed passionate moments with multiple contestants during the series, said he hadn’t really care about the need to create a compelling series for people to watch.
‘On the one hand you appreciate there is a TV show being made and you want to be entertaining but at the same time I got what I came for and I don’t care,’ he said.
Matty’s decision surprised nobody except Elise, who was left heartbroken when he revealed he was in love with Laura.
Following his heart? ‘On the one hand you appreciate there is a TV show being made and you want to be entertaining but at the same time I got what I came for and I don’t care,’ he said
Blindsided: Matty’s decision surprised nobody except Elise, who was left heartbroken when he revealed he was in love with Laura